Setting the Earth on Fire

In this weekend’s Gospel text Jesus says something very startling.  He says: “I have come to set the earth on fire.” (Luke 12:49) He clearly does not mean this in a literal sense.  He is much more focused on bringing ‘passion’ and ‘fire in the belly’ to this complacent, self-centered and weary world. 

What kind of fire does Jesus want to set within you?

When have you experienced some fire in your belly?    

What does it mean when we say: ‘Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful. And kindle in us the fire of your love’? 

Recently I was at a party with some younger children.  As evening came we noticed the fireflies. And the children were mesmerized by them and they ran after them. Those fireflies brought so much joy.  

What kind of fire will you bring to this world in the week ahead?