SATURDAY 29th MAY 2021
Mark 11, 27-33:
“By what authority do you do this? Who gave you such authority?”.
Jesus has just told the Pharisees that they have turned the temple of God into a den of thieves.
And this upsets the Pharisees, who ask Jesus by what authority he is doing this.
They do not question why Jesus has addressed this accusation to them.
What matters to them is not to lose their power, to secure their own image.
They do not understand that Jesus’ authority is based on honesty, on always seeking truth and integrity, on selfless and generous service, on unconditional love for the person, on a deep relationship with the Father.
On which model do you want to base your authority? On the Pharisee model or on the model of Jesus?
You already know what each model consists of.
Try to bring the model of Jesus into your life.
Good day.
Antonio Sanjuán Marín, cmf
