On Action vs Words
Excerpt of Lectio Divina’s reflection on the Gospel reading for the Monday of the 33rd week in Ordinary Time (Luke 18:35-43)
In the Gospel reading, we learn something important on how God interacts with us.
Bartimaeus was so determined and persistent to get near to the one person who could meet his need in the face of opposition. Jesus could have ignored or rebuffed him because he was interrupting His talk and disturbing His audience. Instead, Jesus was ready not only to empathize with his suffering but also to relieve it. Jesus knew that Bartimaeus was in desperate need.
Jesus showed that acting is more important than talking. A great speaker can command attention and respect, but a man or woman with a helping hand and a big heart is loved more.
