How has Jesus brought
justice to the nations? The Gospel warns us that if we view justice
as 'everyone having more than what they had' we will be like Judas.
It it interesting to note that those who demand justice the most are
often those who, in equal measure, neglect mercy.
Justice is not having
everything be the same but rather everyone having what he needs.
Jesus restores sight to those who are blind, but we should reflect on
his words: “those who have eyes ought to see and those who have
ears ought to hear.”
Some of us need to hear
his voice: Jesus comes to us to speak through a multitude of things.
Some of us need to see
him: He meets us in his creation and in his sacraments.
But those who are healthy
do not need a doctor, and furthermore those whom God loves he will
test. Some of us will want to hear him, but we won't. Some of us will
want to see him, but it will appear as if he is hidden. In these
instances God is not being unjust—he knows and gives each of us
what we need, the very definition of justice.
Justice is not about
merely satisfying some agenda or making all of us feel comfortable
with our idea of what's fair—for some justice demands more and
gives more, for others, less. Be content this day with what God has
given you and be generous with others.
God has been gracious in
making us a light to all nations and that, in our joys and
afflictions, he is always with us. For this it is truly right
and just to give him thanks and praise.
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