Homily (Reflection) for Thursday of the Seventh Week in
Ordinary Time (II) (24th May, 2018) on the Gospel
Ps 48:14-20. (R. Matt 5:3);
Mk 9:41-50.
Topic: Helpers and problems.
Note that in some versions of the bible two verses, 44 and 46
are missing in today’s gospel. This is because they are replications of verse
48, “where their worm never dies, and their fire is never quenched.”
Jesus said in today’s gospel, “For truly I tell you, whoever
gives you a cup of water to drink because you bear the name of Christ will by
no means lose the reward.” Again,
If any of you put a stumbling block before one of these
little ones who believe in me, it would be better for you if a great millstone
were hung around your neck and you were thrown into the sea.
Jesus also warned all to remove whatever that will cause others
to sin. And that nothing is too much to sacrifice for the sake of life (heaven).
Whoever fails to enter into life will be thrown into “hell, where their worm
never dies, and their fire is never quenched.”
Saint John heard these words, “‘Write this: Blessed are the
dead who die in the Lord henceforth.’ ‘Blessed indeed,’ says the Spirit, ‘that
they may rest from their labours, for their deeds follow them!’” (Rev 14:13). Again, “...we must all
appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive good or
evil, according to what he has done in the body” (2Cor 5:10).
Whoever despises the word of God brings destruction on him/herself,
but those who respect them will be rewarded, cf. Prov 13:13. May we therefore listen to the word of God and be helpers
and never problems to others.
Bible Reading: 2Cor
4:16–5:10.
Thought for today: You shall be rewarded, cf. 2Chr
15:7.
Let us pray: May God help us to be helpers to everyone
in need – Amen.
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