Homily (Reflection) for Thursday of the Thirtieth Week
in Ordinary Time (II) (27th October, 2016) on the Gospel
Eph 6:10-20;
Ps 143:1-2.9-10. (R. v.1);Lk 13:31-35.
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Some Pharisees said to Jesus in today’s gospel, “Get away
from here, for Herod wants to kill you.” He replied in part,
...today, tomorrow, and the next day I must be on my way,
because it is impossible for a prophet to be killed outside Jerusalem.
Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are
sent to it!
Jesus’ remark about Jerusalem is certainly not complimentary.
Yet the city and its inhabitants ignored it. Hence, His efforts to gather them
together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings proved abortive.
We often talk evils. Sometimes, we target these against one
other. And maybe because these, many do count whoever makes negative comment
against them as their enemies.
It is wrong to go about looking for people to speak well of
us. However, some do overdo it. Both positive and negative comments people make
about us are worth giving attention. Negative comments are neither in
themselves enough sign of hatred nor positive ones signs of love. Both positive
and negative comments might aid us discover ourselves more.
Bible Reading: Jn
12:37-43.
Thought for today: Why do they talk?
Let us pray: Lord, give us the grace to discernment
why others talk – Amen.
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