Homily (Reflection) for Tuesday of
the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time (II) (19th July, 2016) on the
Gospel
Mic 7:14-15.18-20;
Ps 84:2-8. (R. v.8);Matt 12:46-50.
Topic: Equal opportunities.
Jesus was still speaking when He was informed, “Look, your
mother and your brothers are standing outside, wanting to speak to you.” He
replied,
This is not a disregard for His mother and relatives
(brothers), cf. Matt 15:4. It is rather
a strong warning for all who might brag themselves as possessing tickets to
heaven based on their religion, denominations, religious groups, and so on. Again,
one’s love for God must be above his/her love for every other thing, cf. Matt 10:37.
Jesus teaches, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no
one comes to the Father, but by me” (Jn
14:6). Whoever wants to see God must follow Christ. Adherence to Christ’s teaching
is the only assured edge anybody can have over others, cf. Jn 15:14. And it is open to everybody, cf. Jn 10:16. God shows no partiality to anyone, cf. Job 34:19; Rom 2:11; Gal 2:6; Eph 6:9; Col
3:25. We all have equal opportunities to make heaven or hell.
Bible Reading: Rom 2:1-16; Jas 1:19-27.
Thought for today: Jesus is the Way.
Let us pray: Lord, we need your grace to follow your
ways as your Son taught us – Amen.
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