Homily (Reflection) for Saturday of
the Twenty-Fifth Week in Ordinary Time (II) (24th September, 2016)
on the Gospel
(BVM on Saturday, Opt Mem)
Eccl 11:9 – 12:8;
Ps 89:3-6.12-14.17. (R. v. 1);
Lk 9:43-45.
Topic: As you rise.
Jesus came into the world to save the world, cf. Jn 3:17. 10:36. 12:47. In the words of Saint
Paul, “...Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners” (1Tim 1:15). This mission He was to
accomplish through His death on the cross, cf. Rom 5:10; Eph 2:16.
In today’s gospel, “While everyone was amazed at all that he [Jesus]
was doing, he said to his disciples, ‘Let these words sink into your ears: The
Son of Man is going to be betrayed into human hands.’” In other words, asking them
to concentrate on the mission.
We are in this world for a mission. But the tendency of
forgetting one’s mission seems to rise as one rises. We are admonished, “You
shall remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you power to get
wealth” (Deut 8:18a). The Psalmist warns,
“...if riches increase, set not your heart on them” (Ps 62:10). This is because, “...the wise die, the fool and the
stupid alike must perish and leave their wealth to others” (Ps 49:10). Note, “He who loves money
will not be satisfied with money; nor he who loves wealth, with gain” (Eccl 5:10).
Every increment comes with corresponding responsibility, cf. Eccl 5:11. However, not all who do
everything possible to rise are read for the corresponding responsibility. As you
rise, do not lose your mission because it is based on the fulfilment of your mission
that you shall be rewarded.
Bible Reading: Ps 49:1-20. 52:1-9.
Thought for today: Every level has corresponding responsibility.
Let us pray: Lord, assist us in fulfilling all you
required of us – Amen.
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