Homily (Reflection) for Wednesday of
the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time (II) (15th June, 2016) on the
Gospel
2Kg 2:1.6-14;
Ps 30:20.21.24. (R. v. 25);Matt 6:1-6.16-18.
Topic: God is the target.
Audience ought to determine the medium of communication. Think
of one whose target audience are old men and women in remote villages where
there is no electricity using the television to pass information or another
posting on the internet for people who do not have access to the internet.
Today’s gospel consists of Jesus’ teachings on: almsgiving,
prayer, and fasting. His introduction summarized the whole teachings, “Beware
of practicing your piety before others in order to be seen by them: for then
you have no reward from your Father in heaven.” Whoever is giving alms, praying,
and fasting must remember that it is God who rewards and as a result use the
proper medium.
God does not need any publicity. He knows everything, including
the secrets of the heart, cf. 1Jn 3:20;
Ps 44:21; Rom 2:16. And He will judge
and reward all according to their deeds, cf. Jer 25:14; Ezek 36:19; Rev 2:23. We all must give account to Him,
cf. Heb 4:13.
The best people can afford is to say good of a person and
probably give awards that do not take one to anywhere. Doing good works for others
to see is worse than going into a competition that worth millions of dollars
just to be hailed by people. We have much more in store, cf. 1Cor 2:9. Whoever wants to get the real
benefits of good works must channel them properly.
Bible Reading: Heb 11:23-28.
Thought for today: Work for the right reward.
Let us pray: May God help us live our lives
entirely for Him – Amen.
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