18TH TUESDAY HOMILY OF ORDINARY TIME — YEAR A
HOMILY THEME: BEING HUMBLE WHEN PRIVILEGED!
BY: Fr Oselumhense Anetor
Num 12:1-13, Ps. 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 6cd-7, 12-13, Matt 14:22-36
It happened that Miriam and Aaron disagreed with Moses on account of Zipporah, the cushite woman whom he had married. They condemned him and angered God in the process. Bible Scholars say that Miriam meant well, but that she was severely punished by God because she dared speak against God’s prophet without first seeking to fully understand the matter at hand. Since Moses was a humble man, he interceded for his sister, and God restored her after seven days of her exile from the camp.
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Friends, that God is an avenger should not invoke pride in His ministers. God may have spared Aaron because of his office. But Aaron certainly learned his lesson. We are told that Moses was the humblest man that walked the face of the earth. This is how all of us who are ministers must strive to be humble. In Peter, we see some qualities of Moses. Peter had much faith in Jesus Christ, so he wasn’t afraid to walk on water. But when he began sinking, he remembered to call out for help. He wasn’t proud of heart. Can we learn something from Moses and Peter today?
Good morning dear. God bless your day ahead.
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