12TH MONDAY HOMILY OF ORDINARY TIME — YEAR A
HOMILY THEME: Trusting God’s Call and Looking at Our Own Faults
BY: Fr. Deotacious Chikontwe SMA
Gen 12:1-9; Psalm 33:12-13, 18-22; Matt 7:1-5
INTRODUCTION
The readings for Monday of the 12th Week in Ordinary Time, offer us lessons about trust, humility, and obedience. This reflection explore how we can live out these lessons in our daily lives.
FROM OUR FIRST READING
In the first reading for today, Abram shows great trust in God. God tells him to leave his home and go to a new land. Abram does not know where he is going or what will happen, but he listens to God. He trusts that God has a good plan for him.
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WHAT DO WE LEARN FROM OUR FIRST READING OF TODAY?
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, this trust we hear today, can inspire us when God asks us to do something difficult. Sometimes, God’s call may lead us to leave our comfort zone. We might need to make a big change or take a step into the unknown. Like Abram, we can trust that God will guide us.
FROM OUR GOSPEL READING
The Gospel reading for today, Jesus warns us not to judge others. He tells us to take the plank out of our own eye before trying to remove the speck from someone else’s eye. This teaching is clear and practical.
WHAT DO WE LEARN FROM OUR GOSPEL READING?
My dear friends in Christ, It is easy to see the faults of others. We might criticize their choices or actions without thinking about our own behavior. Jesus tells us to focus on ourselves first. We need to look honestly at our own sins and work to change them.
CONCLUSION
Dear friends in Christ, when we trust God’s plan, we grow closer to Him. We learn to rely on His wisdom instead of our own. Abram’s story reminds us that following God may not always be easy, but it is always worth it. God promises to be with us, just as He was with Abram.
When we stop judging others, we can show more kindness and patience. We can help people in a gentle way instead of criticizing them. Jesus reminds us that none of us are perfect. We all need God’s mercy and forgiveness.
I wish you all a blessed Monday with a wonderful week ahead !
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