Episode 37: Whoever is not against us is for us | The Word of the Lord with Fr. Rector

Fr. Rector reflects on the Gospel [Mark 9.38-43,45,47-48] on this Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B. He mentioned: “Today, we remind ourselves: while we are called to be collaborators, companions, co-workers of the Lord in his vineyard, there might be others too who are quietly fulfilling the same work but are not directly identified with Jesus. Hence, the work is not exclusive to us. We should not consider them enemies but rather, we can pray that soon enough they will be in full union with Jesus and the church that he founded. Secondly, we need to remember that we shouldn’t be a stumbling block for anyone to know and follow the Lord. Instead, at all times and seasons, we are to lead them to Jesus. Lastly, the constant invitation to a life of conversion - to a life of holiness - as followers, believers, and disciples of our Lord Jesus, our lives must be in conformity to his teachings, lifestyle and values."
Vanya Pfannmuller shares what struck her in the Gospel. She mentioned: "“The sense of having to allow to be working out the salvation of every person; the sense of not being able to judge the path of different people…often times, we need to step back and allow God to be working in people’s lives - how he chooses, how he needs to work out their salvation…and I am always move by Jesus’ love for little children, that sense of love for me…if we can keep our gaze on Jesus and allowing him to work in us…to really allow God to be pouring out his love on us; and us responding as a child and to have that kind of openness for him to be working differently in other people…”
Vanya also shared her respond to a the question: "Have you had an experience wherein you were confused if the works of a particular person or group is consistent or not to the church’s teachings? What happen? How did you handle it?" Watch and listen to her response.
In the end, Vanya gave an advise as to how we can trace the path of holiness. She mentioned, “…allowing charity to be our rule; staying close to Christ (that will help us to be non-judgmental); and to have that energy to learn the faith; to seek Christ’s forgiveness; to be childlike; living Christ’s love and getting close to prayer…”
Watch and listen! Be inspired and strengthen in the faith from the sharing of Vanya Pfannmuller.

[@GregGobbi-i9d]

Thank you Father for continuing this "The Word of the Lord I greatly appreciate your teachings.

[@AmeliaMarkus]

Thanks father Regard from Denpasar Bali Indonesia ❤️ Jesus Christ blessing you 🙏

[@dantasticguy5435]

Thank you Fr Rector and Vanya! Especially, about using charity as way to not be so judgmental of others