Homily (Reflection) for Monday of the
Twenty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time (II) (17th September, 2018) on
the Gospel
1Cor 11:17-26.33;
Ps 39:7-10.17. (R. 1Cor 11:26);
Lk 7:1-10.
Topic: As God’s blessings abound.
A centurion in Capernaum who loved the Jews and built a synagogue
for them had a slave he valued highly, and who was ill and close to death. He
sent some Jewish elders to ask Jesus to come and heal his slave. Jesus was already
near to his house, when he sent friends to say to Jesus, “Lord, do not trouble
yourself, for I am not worthy to have you come under my roof; therefore I did
not presume to come to you. But only speak the word and let my servant be
healed....” Jesus was amazed and said to the crowd following Him, “I tell you,
not even in Israel have I found such faith.” His slave was healed instantly.
The gospel described this centurion as both wealthy and
influential person. Yet he was an epitome of so many virtues. His love was
boundless. And this was far from mere words; he erected a synagogue for the
Jews and sought for the cure of a slave he could afford so many of them. He
taught us that one’s value is far from his/her social status. His humility was heroic.
He considered himself unworthy to meet Jesus. Hence, he sent the Jewish elders to
meet Jesus and also prayed through friends that He should not enter under his
roof. His faith even surprised Jesus.
All we have are gifts, cf. 1Cor 4:7. God’s blessings demand much humility lest they turn to their
possessors’ perdition, cf. Lk 12:15-21.
Nobody takes any out of this world, cf. Ps
49:16-17. They are to be extended to more and more people to increase
thanksgiving, to the glory of God, cf. 2Cor
4:15. We are expected to emulate our Lord Jesus Christ, who became poor, so
that we might become rich, cf. 2Cor 8:9.
Bible Reading: Phil 2:1-11.
Thought for today: ...all things were created through him and for him
(Col 1:16).
Let us pray: God open my eyes to see the worth of
every creature – Amen.
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