Homily (Reflection) for Wednesday of
the Second Week in Ordinary Time (II) (22nd January, 2020) on the
Gospel
1Sam 17:32-33.37.40-51;
Ps 143:1-2.9-10. (R. v.1);
Mk 3:1-6.
Topic: Before every good work.
In today’s gospel, Jesus met a man with a withered hand in
the synagogue. The gospel reads, “They watched him to see whether he would cure
him on the sabbath, so that they might accuse him.” Jesus called the man out
and questioned them, “Is it lawful to do good or to do harm on the sabbath, to
save life or to kill?” They were silent. After looking around at them in anger,
He cured the man with a withered hand and immediately, the Pharisees went out
and conspired with the Herodias against Him.
Jesus faced the people who were looking for what to accuse
Him with in today’s gospel. However, He was undaunted and went ahead to do
good. Hence, the bible tells us that “he went about doing good and healing all
that were oppressed by the devil” (Acts
10:38).
In like manner, we face various challenges doing good works. We
are to follow the steps of Jesus and do good always. He admonishes,
I tell you, my friends, do not fear those who will kill the
body, and after that can do nothing more.... fear him who, after he has killed,
has authority to cast into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him! (Lk 12:5-6)
Imitate Jesus who go about doing good always. However, never
forget that before every good deed are challenges. We are to face them bravely.
The battle is not ours but God’s, cf. 1Sam
17:47; Lk 12:11-12. We must support our brothers and sisters who suffer
especially on account of their faith.
Bible Reading: Lk 12:4-12.
Thought for today: Be brave.
Let us pray: Lord, give us the strength to
overcome every obstacle that stands on our way – Amen.
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