Homily (Reflection) for the Fifth day
in the Octave of Christmas (29th December, 2015)
1Jn 2:3-11;
Ps 95:1-3.5-6. (R. v. 11)Lk 2:22-35.
Topic: Consecrated to God.
Today’s gospel narrates how Jesus was presented in the temple
according to the law of Moses, cf. Lev
12:1-4. God directed that every first-born male must be consecrated to Him,
cf. Ex 13:2, 12.
But it is not only the first-born males that were consecrated
to God. God also said of all Israelites: “You shall be men consecrated to me” (Ex 22:31). And the entire Israelites
were truly consecrated Him, cf. Ex 19:14.
Hence we read in the book of Deuteronomy: “...you are a people holy to the LORD
your God; the LORD your God has chosen you to be a people for his own
possession, out of all the peoples that are on the face of the earth” (Deut 7:6). God loves those who are consecrated
to Him and who follow in His steps, cf. Deut
33:3.
We all are also consecrated to the Lord. Hence we read in the
first letter of Saint Peter: “...you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a
holy nation, God's own people, that you may declare the wonderful deeds of him
who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light” (1Pt 2:9).
But dear child of God, consecration does not go with benefits
only. It has responsibilities also, cf. Deut
14:21; 26:18. So remember always
that God loves you so much because you are His apple but never forget to do
your own part as a child of God.
Bible Reading: Ex 13:11-16.
Thought for today: You are dedicated/consecrated to God.
Let us pray: God help us to live as people
consecrated to you – Amen
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