Homily (Reflection) for Tuesday of
the Thirty-Second Week in Ordinary Time (I) (14th November, 2017) on
the Gospel
Wis 2:23–3:9;
Ps 33:2-3.16-19. (R.v.2);
Lk 17:7-10.
Topic: Not here and now.
A master who behaves in the way Jesus described in this
gospel can be seen as an insensitive one. How could he not have given his slave
at least a little time to rest; from the field to other house chores? However, the
slave was to eat and drink after he had finished his work.
Often we either wonder or complain that things are not moving
on well for us despite our efforts to be charitable, to avoid sin, to be just, to
pray at all times, to be regular and punctual to church’s programmes, and so on.
Certainly a slave who returned from the field would prefer to at least eat, and
rest. But it was not the right time.
The Master will certainly repay every one of us, cf. Is 25:8. But that will be at the proper
season, cf. Eccl 3:1. With the
Psalmist I admonished ourselves, “Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your
heart take courage; yea, wait for the LORD!” (Ps 27:14; cf. Ps 31:24). He is coming soon to repay every one
according to what each has done, cf. Rev
22:12. Certainly, one may ask, ‘But when?’ The only sure answer is that it
will be at God’s own time not ours which is unknown even to the angels, cf. Mk 13:32. Just wait for God.
Bible Reading: Eccl 3:1-15.
Thought for today: At God’s own time.
Let us pray: Lord, give us the strength to be
strong enough to wait for you till you come – Amen.
You are free to share this reflection
with others if you consider it worthy.
For more homilies (reflections):
Join our WhatsApp Group via: +234 810
298 6313
To Contact
and/or to support this ministry:
Tel: +234 813 305 0302
+234 905
655 4466
May God bless you all+
Post a Comment
Post a Comment