Genesis 11:1-9 / Mark 8:34—9:1

Today the evangelist Mark speaks of the proposal of radical following that Jesus makes to the crowd with His disciples.

He said that it was necessary to take up one's own cross and follow Him. We know that the cross represents the difficulties that life presents. Jesus said that whoever lost his life for the sake of Him and the Gospel would save it. He said that not forfaiting one's life was better than gaining the whole world.

Jesus said that when the Son of Man came in His Father's glory with the holy angels, He would be ashamed of those who were ashamed of Him and His words before that adulterous and sinful generation. We know that the expression "Son of Man" was used by some prophets to refer to the Messiah. The expression "adulterous generation" meant the idolatry committed by people, exchanging the true God (husband) for foreign gods (lovers).

Jesus concluded by saying that the Kingdom of God would come with power and would be seen before many of them tasted death. Through the death and resurrection of Jesus, through the sending of the Holy Spirit and through the conversion of sinners to the Christian faith, it was believed that the Kingdom of God had already come with power. 

We are invited to follow Jesus radically, openly accepting His Person and His words, in this world that has decided to turn its back on God, prepared for difficulties. Let us not deceive ourselves: if they mistreated Jesus, they will do the same to us! But life will triumph! 

Today the Book of Genesis tells us about the Tower of Babel, its construction and interruption. Let us remember that it is not a historical fact, but a narrative that, on the one hand, tries to explain the diversity of languages ​​and the disagreements between peoples and, on the other hand, speaks of the old temptation of men for fame and to reach the sky (a place due only to God). 

Man cannot want to be God. In addition to being ridiculous, this is very dangerous for man himself and also for the entire creation. God wants the moral and material progress of nations, which will only be achieved with His help and human effort.

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