Homily (Reflection) for Thursday of
the Second Week of Lent (23rd March, 2017) on the Gospel
Jer 7:23-28;
Ps 94:1-2.6-9. (R. v.8);Lk 11:14-23.
Topic: Tarnishing others.
People are gifted differently, cf. 1Cor 12:4, 27-31. As a result, it is unreasonable for one to expect
all to be either good or bad in one thing or another. Each person ought to be
according to his or her gifts.
Often people are given names just to tarnish their image
because they are good according to their gifts. In today’s gospel, what did the
people gain by crediting Jesus’ power to Beelzebul? Similarly no one gains anything
by tarnishing other’s image instead we expose ourselves to difficulties because
every gift is for the common good, cf. 1Cor
12:7; 1Pt 4:10.
We ought to seek the good of our neighbours, cf. 1Cor 10:24. Tarnishing one another’s
image benefits nobody. We must be happy with and for others because blessings
are from God, cf. Rom 12:15; 1Cor 11:12. We will enjoy the best of
God’s gifts in a happy and peaceful atmosphere. Tarnishing others is like
putting off a candle lighted by God to light up others’ paths.
Bible Reading: Lk 8:49-50; Rom 12:9-21.
Thought for today: Do not tarnish others’ image.
Let us pray: Lord, help us to accept the fact
that we are gifted differently – Amen.
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