Homily (Reflection) for Thursday of the Third Week of Lent (11th March, 2021) on the Gospel
Jer 7:23-28;
Ps 94:1-2.6-9. (R. v.8);
Lk 11:14-23.
Topic: Tarnishing others.
The people accused Jesus of casting out the demons by the ruler of the demons. Others tested Him by demanding a sign from heaven. However, Jesus told them that no kingdom that divided against itself can stand and the devil’s is not an exception. He also asked them of whose power their children cast out demons.
People are gifted differently, cf. 1Cor 12:4, 27-31. As a result, it is unreasonable for one to expect
all to be either good or bad in one thing or another. Each person ought to be
according to his or her gifts.
Often people are given names just to tarnish their image
because they are good according to their gifts. In today’s gospel, what did the
people gain by crediting Jesus’ power to Beelzebul? Similarly no one gains
anything by tarnishing other’s image instead we expose ourselves to
difficulties because every gift is for the common good, cf. 1Cor 12:7; 1Pt 4:10.
We ought to seek for the good of our neighbours, cf. 1Cor 10:24. Tarnishing one another’s
images benefits nobody. We must be happy with and for others because blessings
are from God, cf. Rom 12:15; 1Cor 11:12. We will enjoy the best of
God’s gifts in a happy and peaceful atmosphere. Tarnishing others is like
putting off a candle lighted by God to light up paths.
Bible Reading: Lk 8:49-50; Rom 12:9-21.
Thought for today: Do not tarnish others’ images.
Let us pray: Lord, help us to accept the fact
that we are gifted differently – Amen.
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