Homily (Reflection) for Tuesday of
the Twenty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time (II) (18th September, 2018)
on the Gospel
1Cor 12:12-14.27-31;
Ps 99. (R. v.3);
Lk 7:11-17.
Topic: Wipe the tears.
As Jesus accompanied by His disciples and a large crowd
approached the gate of Nain, the dead body of the only son of a widow was being
carried away for burial. Jesus said to the widow out of compassion, “Do not
weep.” He came “forward and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And
he said, ‘Young man, I say to you, rise!’ The dead man sat up and began to
speak, and Jesus gave him to his mother.”
Many people out there are tired of crying because of the
condition they find themselves. Just as Jesus turned the widow’s sorrow into great
joy, God requires of us to wipe our brothers’ and sisters’ tears, cf. Matt 25:40,45.
Jesus’ action made the large crowds to recognise and to
glorify God. It is important to consider what we have done to wipe the tears of
others. Just one dab can save a soul already at the verge damnation. Many are
waiting for our consolation. In consoling other, we must remember,
If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food, and one
of you says to them, ‘Go in peace; keep warm and eat your fill,’ and yet you do
not supply their bodily needs, what is the good of that? (Jas 2:14-17)
Again Saint John questioned, “...if anyone has the world's
goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does
God's love abide in him?” (1Jn 3:17)
Bible Reading: Matt 25:31-46; Jas 2:14-26.
Thought for today: You must wipe other’s tears.
Let us pray: Lord, open my eyes to see the tears
that gush down from the eyes of your children. And give me the courage to wipe
them – Amen.
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