Homily (Reflection) for Thursday of
the Twenty-Fifth Week in Ordinary Time (I) (26th September, 2019) on
the Gospel
Hag 1:1-8;
Ps 149:1-6.9. (R.v.4);
Lk 9:7-9.
Topic: Hurt not.
When Herod heard about Jesus, he was perplexed because some
said that John had been raised from the dead. Herod wondered because he
beheaded John.
The book of Proverbs reads, “The eyes of the LORD are in
every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good” (Prov 15:3). And He will repay everyone according to their deeds,
cf. Matt 16:27; Rev 22:12.
Herod’s worry confirmed God’s words, “There is no peace...for
the wicked” (Is 48:22; cf. Is 57:21; Gen
50:15). Again, “the evil man has no future; the lamp of the wicked will be
put out” (Prov 24:20). God also
threatened to send curses, confusion, and frustration upon the wicked, and in
all they undertake until they are destroyed and perish on account of the evil they
do, cf. Deut 28:20.
We must wash ourselves; make ourselves clean; remove the evil
of our doings and cease to do evil, cf. Is
1:16. Our life is like a mist that appears for a little time and then
vanishes, cf. Jas 4:14. The book of
Proverbs rightly warns, “Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what
a day may bring forth” (Prov 27:1).
We conclude with these words: Hurt not today that you may have peace tomorrow.
Bible Reading: Jas 4:13-17.
Thought for today: Prepare a peaceful tomorrow.
Let us pray: God, give us a heart of flesh to
love you and our neighbours – Amen.
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