21ST MONDAY HOMILY OF THE ORDINARY TIME — YEAR B
HOMILY THEME: ‘ALAS FOR YOU, SCRIBES AND PHARISEES, YOU HYPOCRITES!
BY: Fr Deotacious Chikontwe SMA
2 Thess 1:1-5, 11-12; Psalm 95(96):1-5; Matthew 23:13-22
FROM OUR FIRST READING
In our first reading Paul encourages the Thessalonians to live lives worthy of God’s calling. This message is crucial for all of us, reminding us that our actions should reflect our faith. Living a holy life means striving to follow God’s commandments and teachings in everything we do.
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FROM OUR GOSPEL READING
Our Gospel reading presents Jesus condemning the Pharisees for their hypocrisy. He criticizes them for pretending to be righteous while their actions do not match their words. This theme warns us about the danger of hypocrisy in our own lives.
Hypocrisy occurs when we say one thing but do another. The Pharisees were known for strictly following religious laws but often failed to practice true justice and mercy. Jesus points out their double standards, showing that they cared more about appearances than genuine goodness. This is a reminder that our actions should match our words and beliefs.
CONCLUSION
In both readings, there is a clear call to integrity, which means being consistent in our beliefs and actions. Paul encourages the Thessalonians to live lives worthy of God’s calling, while Jesus urges us to avoid the trap of hypocrisy. This means being honest with ourselves and others, and ensuring that our actions match our words. It’s a call to live authentically, letting our faith guide our actions in all aspects of life.
Have a Blessed New Week Everyone.
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