JESUS FALLS UNDER the power abuse surrounding him. Power is a great temptation. At the fruit tree in the Garden of Eden, the serpent said to Eve, "God knows well that the moment you eat of it your eyes will be opened and you will be like gods.. (Genesis 3:5)
You've got the power, the commercial declares. Some people delight in the idea of our America being the world's remaining Superpower. "Let me talk to your manager," the disgruntled power connecting customer demands. Power is a favorite word used to describe a detergent or car. We often resent people who have even a little power. We search out bits of power wherever we can - in business, at home, sports, school, church, in the village, over those who are weaker or smaller, over those who we say are there to serve us.
And while Jesus showed that he has power, he never used it against people, only against demons, death and sickness. We have to start thinking about these things and allowing our consciences to be troubled.
Some moments of silence
Our Father Who art in Heaven...
Hail Mary full of grace...
Glory be to the Father...
