Homily (Reflection) for Friday of the
Fourth Week of Lent (31st March, 2017) on the Gospel
Wis 2:1.12-22;
Ps 33:16.18.19-21.23. (R. v. 19);Jn 7:1-2.10.25-30.
Topic: Knowing one’s identity.
The gospel tells us how Jesus went to the festival of Booths
(Tabernacles). In the temple people were discussing about Jesus’ identity.
Jesus cried out while teaching,
You know me, and you know where I am from. I have not come on
my own. But the one who sent me is true, and you do not know him. I know him,
because I am from him, and he sent me (Jn
7:28-29).
In all the gospels, Jesus is always certain of His identity.
Hence, although most of the Jews including His own brothers never believed in Him
yet He was never deterred (cf. Jn 7:5).
Some wait for those to discover them and/or to
give them opportunity. Remember the true saying, where there is a will there is
a way. What each person needs most is self-realisation and not those to discover
and/or to give opportunity. One should thank God however if he/she has the privilege
of having people who understand him/her but if not that is not the end of the
road. Saint Paul likened what we have to treasures in earthen vessels, cf. 2Cor 4:7. Jesus never waited for any
human being not even His brothers. Break your shell, come out, and rise to
better the world.
Bible Reading: Jas 2:1-13.
Thought for today: You are much more than what you think.
Let us pray: Lord, help us to discover who we are
and to live it out – Amen.
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