Homily (Reflection) for Friday of the
Second Week of Advent (II) (15th December, 2017) on the Gospel
Is 48:17-19;
Ps 1:1-4.6. (R. cf. Jn 8:12);
Matt 11:16-19.
Topic: Utmost Importance.
Jesus compared this generation with children sitting in the
marketplaces and calling to one another, “We played the flute for you, and you
did not dance; we wailed, and you did not mourn” (cf. Matt 11:16-17). This comparison was based on their inability to
accept both John the Baptist and the Messiah irrespective of their life styles.
May be you have been worrying what you will do to please one
person or the other. I want to remind you that we are still in that generation
Jesus spoke about in today’s gospel or even in a worse one. Both Jesus and His
forerunner were not bothered about this but the Utmost Importance, doing the
will of God. So, listen to God and not to men, (cf. Acts 4:19) learn how to please God and not men, cf. 1Thess 4:1.
Again, take time to see if you can still remember all the ministers
of God you have encountered here on earth? On my side, I have lost count of them.
Certainly, each one is unique. Now the big question is, ‘What hinders me and you
from accepting the gospel?’
Bible Reading: Acts 4:1-22.
Thought for today: What is Utmost
Important to you?
Let us pray: Lord, help us to listen to you and
to please you alone – Amen.
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