Homily (Reflection) for Saturday of
the Twenty-Fifth Week in Ordinary Time (I), (28th September, 2019)
on the Gospel
(B.V.M on Saturday, Opt. Mem.)
Zech 2:5-9.14-15;
Jer 31:10-13. (R. v.10);
Lk 9:43-45.
Topic: As you rise.
Jesus came into the world to save the world, cf. Jn 3:17. 12:47. In the words of Saint
Paul, “...Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners” (1Tim 1:15). This mission He was to
accomplish through His death on the cross, cf. Rom 5:10; Eph 2:16.
In today’s gospel, “While everyone was amazed at all that he
[Jesus] was doing, he said to his disciples, ‘Let these words sink into your
ears: The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into human hands.’” In other
words, asking them to concentrate on the mission.
We are in this world for a mission. But the tendency of forgetting
our mission seems to rise as we rise. We are admonished, “You shall remember
the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth” (Deut 8:18a). The Psalmist warns, “...if
riches increase, set not your heart on them” (Ps 62:10). This is because, “...the wise die, the fool and the
stupid alike must perish and leave their wealth to others” (Ps 49:10). Note, “He who loves money
will not be satisfied with money; nor he who loves wealth, with gain” (Eccl 5:10).
Every increment comes with corresponding responsibility, cf. Eccl 5:11. However, not all who do
everything possible to rise are ready for the corresponding responsibility. As
you rise, do not lose your mission because it is based on the fulfilment of
your mission that you shall be rewarded. How far do you fulfil yours?
Bible Reading: Ps 49:1-20. 52:1-9.
Thought for today: Every level has corresponding responsibility.
Let us pray: Lord, assist us in fulfilling all
you required of us – Amen.
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