"Jesus left and went to a deserted place"

Luke 4:38-44

After Jesus left the synagogue, he entered the house of Simon. Simon's mother-in-law was afflicted with a severe fever, and they interceded with him about her.
He stood over her, rebuked the fever, and it left her. She got up immediately and waited on them.
At sunset, all who had people sick with various diseases brought them to him. He laid his hands on each of them and cured them.
And demons also came out from many, shouting, "You are the Son of God." But he rebuked them and did not allow them to speak because they knew that he was the Messiah.
At daybreak, Jesus left and went to a deserted place. The crowds went looking for him, and when they came to him, they tried to prevent him from leaving them.
But he said to them, "To the other towns also I must proclaim the good news of the kingdom of God, because for this purpose I have been sent."
And he was preaching in the synagogues of Judea.

Reflection:

            In today's Gospel Jesus showed to us his power as Son of God and His Missions. He heal, He pray and He preach. Moreover, we will focus now on His ministry in prayer. 

            We as people of God are all invited in the priestly mission of Jesus to offer sacrifices and prayers. Prayers are our way of expressing gratitude and way of communicating to our God. Remember that even if Jesus is very busy with his ministry and his missions and attending to the peoples need He never forget to PRAY.

            In today's Gospel taken from Luke we can see his visible action 'At Daybreak, Jesus Left and WENT to a Deserted place." He alone prays and talk to the father. He withdraw himself to be in union with our God and pray for his ministries guidance, to honor God, and be grateful to Him.

          The challenge to us of today's Gospel is how often we PRAY? If Jesus does why can't we? 

          In our daily life in the seminary formation aside from the Eucharist as the center and core of our formation and charisma in the seminary we also devote time to be alone, be silent, and pray. In this way we unite with our God and despite of our busy schedules and loaded academic requirements we need to manage our time and give more time or even devote time to pray. It is only in prayer that we can be united with God and be transform for a moment. Even if difficulties come, let us try to pray.

   Be grateful of what you have and be grateful for what you do not have.