Homily (Reflection) for Thursday of
the Fifth Week of Lent (22nd March, 2018) on the Gospel
Gen 17:3-9;
Ps 104:4-9. (R. v.8);
Jn 8:51-59.
Topic: Immunize against death.
Just like the Jews, whenever we hear or speak of death, minds
normally go to the end of this physical life which is certain, cf. Gen 3:19. Hardly do we think beyond
this present life. It is like pursuing the wind one trying to save this present
life, cf. Matt 16:25; Mk 8:35; Lk 9:24.
Jesus said to Martha, “I am the resurrection and the life; he
who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live” (Jn 11:25). We also read,
Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears my word and believes
him who sent me, has eternal life; he does not come into judgment, but has
passed from death to life ....those who have done good, to the resurrection of
life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of judgment (Jn 5:24,29).
This word is the word of the truth, (cf. Col 1:5; Jn 14:6) and the word of life, cf. (1Jn 1:1; Phil 2:16). Those who disobey this word stumble, cf. 1Pt 2:8. One can remain Jesus’ disciple
by remaining faithful to His word, cf. Jn
8:31. And those who do not keep Jesus’ word are those who hate Him, cf. Jn 14:24. So, whoever wants to live
must keep Jesus’ word.
Bible Reading: Jn 5:19-29; Dan
12:1-13.
Thought for today: Keeping the word of life, cf. 1Jn 1:1.
Let us pray: Lord, we need your grace to enable
us keep your word for without you we can do nothing – Amen (cf. Jn 15:5).
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