The Praise of the Father

Today's Reflections

The Praise of the Father

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Mt 11:25-27

[On one occasion,] ²⁵Jesus said, “I give praise to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to the childlike. ²⁶Yes, Father, such has been your gracious will. ²⁷All things have been handed over to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son wishes to reveal him.”

Reflection:

All things have been handed over to me. The Gospel tells us about the unity of God the Father and his Son Jesus. This unity is characterized by mutual knowledge and understanding and by a sharing of power.

Jesus praises the Father for doing great things in him and through him. Jesus returns the honors and accolades to God the Father. He attributes the source and power of his preaching and miracles to the Father.

Jesus works for the Father. He does not perform miracles for himself. He does what the Father wills. He speaks what the Father wants to impart. Jesus is the revelation of the Father.

We do not have to impress God. We do not have to lay down our credentials before him. We must only work for God and share with others God’s goodness and graces. We open our hearts and minds to God’s will. We offer our time, talents, and treasures for the fulfillment of God’s plan here on earth. Thus, like his Son Jesus, we can be mirrors of the Father, too.

How do we experience in our lives that God is a Father?

Do we always call on God and attribute to God

the good things we have in this life?