Daily Gospel Reflection for March 1, 2025

Join us as we reflect, ponder, and pray together inspired by today's Gospel.

Today's Gospel: Mark 10:13-16

Those of us with young children may rejoice in today’s reading—especially if we’ve had an unfortunate experience with other people’s reactions to our bringing our children to Church. Jesus’ admonition to “Let the children come to me” can read as a battle cry for parents in this position. If we find ourselves too comfortable in that sense of righteousness, we might do well to read further in the Gospel. 

Real Engagement
Actions speak louder than words, and in today’s reading we hear what Jesus said; we also need to look at what He does. He embraces the children and blesses them, “placing His hands on them.” The invitation is not only to bring children to Christ, but to create opportunities for full engagement. Christ desires that children and the childlike approach Him, and also that they allow themselves to be touched by Him, moved by Him, changed by Him. 

Easier Said Than Done
For those of us who are no longer children but who still strive to be childlike, this vulnerability can be a challenge. It means being humble, letting down our guard, admitting we’ve sinned. It means owning that we can’t do it all on our own. 

Of course, there are beautiful truths embedded in these challenges: We are humbled because the God who loves us is so great. We let down our guard because Someone else is our protector and provider. We admit our sin knowing total forgiveness is on the table. Our vocations are not something to accomplish, and we are not meant to journey alone. 

We have a Father in Heaven Who loves us, Who desires to embrace and bless us, if only we are willing to approach Him with the posture and purity of a child. 

Ponder:

How do you approach God the Father—in fear, love, anticipation, reluctance?

Pray:

God my Father, thank You for Your everlasting love for me. Help me to live as a child of God and encourage others to do the same.

Copyright 2025 Lindsay Schlegel