Homily (Reflection) for Friday of the Twenty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time (I) (17th September, 2021) on the Gospel
1Tim 6:2-12;
Ps 48:6-10.17-20. (R. Matt 5:3);
Lk 8:1-3.
Topic: Part of the Church.
Jesus went through cities and villages proclaiming and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God. He was accompanied by the twelve and some women.
Recall that when Jesus met Peter, Andrew, James, and John,
they were fishermen. He said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fish for
people.” They all left everything and followed Him, cf. Matt 4:19,21. 19:27; Mk 1:17,20. 10:28; Lk 5:10b-11.
18:28. Saint Mark summarized the purpose of the twelve in these words, “...he
appointed twelve ... to be with him, and to be sent out to preach, cf. Mk 3:14.
The women who accompanied Jesus in today’s gospel were cured
of evil spirits and infirmities. On their part, they provided for Jesus and His
apostles.
Saint Paul describes the Church as a body, cf. 1Cor 12:12-13. Every part has specific
function/s, cf. 1Cor 12:17-19. We are
all members of His body, cf. Eph 5:30.
And we all have functions. No healthy part of a body is functionless. Do you perform
your function as a member of the church?
Bible Reading: 1Cor 12:12-31.
Thought for today: You have responsibilities.
Let us pray: God help us always to be conscious
that we are parts of the Church and to do our duties well – Amen.
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