Homily (Reflection) for Tuesday of
the First Week of Lent (16th February, 2016) on the Gospel
Is 55:10-11;
Ps 33:4-7.16-19 (R. v. 18);Matt 6:7-15.
Topic: We have no choice.
The book of Proverbs tells us that “The sacrifice of the
wicked is an abomination to the LORD” (Prov
15:8). Hence, in the book of Psalms we read, “Blessed is he whose
transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered” (Ps 32:1). The Psalmist also tells us that one can only get this from
God, cf. Ps 130:4. Luckily for us all,
God has not only promised to forgive our sins, (cf. Heb 8:12; 10:17) but has fulfilled it in Christ Jesus, cf. Matt 1:21.
However, in today’s gospel Jesus taught us that prayer popularly
known as Our Lord’s Prayer. It reads in part, “And forgive us our sins, as we have
forgiven those who sin against us” (Matt
6:12, NLT). There is emphasis on this: “If you forgive those who sin against
you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you refuse to forgive others,
your Father will not forgive your sins” (Matt
5:14-15, NLT).
No doubt we often find it very difficult to forgive but as we
can see in today’s gospel, we have no choice. Christ also tells us, “... with
the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and the measure you give will be
the measure you get” (Matt 7:2; Lk 6:38).
So, whoever wants his or her sins to be forgiven must first forgive others.
Bible Reading: Ps 130; 151.
Thought for today: We must forgive others.
Let us pray: Lord, give us a new heart to be able
to forgive – Amen.
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Who can be saved then,lord!,your teachings are not intorrelable if your continual help is with us.
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