Gospel Reflection: Mt 13:44-52 or (Mt 13:44-46)

Gospel: Mt 13:44-52 or (Mt 13:44-46)

Pericope:
"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a big fishing net let down into the sea, in which every kind of fish has been caught. When the net is full, it is dragged ashore. Then they sit don and gather the good fish in buckets, but throw the worthless ones away."

Reflection:
If we didn't read the whole gospel, we might understand the meaning of 'worthless' in this passage. For many, it 'worthless' would mean, no money, no work, no talent, no good looks, no fame, wherein the opposite means, popular, rich or intelligent. And that's what people look up to, we disregard the real heroes of the society , like what they say, "One sees clearly only with the heart. What is essential is invisible to the eye."

Ironically in the passage, the adjective 'worthless' means no faith and trust, no sacrifice, no concern and no love. In our time, this may be unimportant, these virtues may be neglected but as the Judgement day comes, everything we got, may vanish but the goodness inside us, will remain.

(i got 8 over 10 for this)