HOMILY FOR 18TH MONDAY OF ORDINARY TIME — YEAR A
HOMILY THEME: GOD NEVER REST IN CARING FOR OUR NEEDS
BY: Fr. Isaac Awe
Num 11:4b-15; Psalm 81:13-17; Matt 14:13-21
“For the sake of Zion, I will not be silent, and for the sake of Jerusalem, I will not rest, until her Just One advances in splendour, and her Saviour is kindled like a lamp”.(Isaiah 62:1)
Jesus never disappointed those who earnestly sought him out. We see a marvellous example of this when Jesus and his twelve disciples got into the boat to seek out a lonely place for some rest along the lake of Galilee, only to discover a crowd of a few thousand people had already gathered in anticipation of their arrival! Did Jesus’ disciples resent this intrusion on their plan to rest? His compassion showed the depths of God’s love and care for his people. Jesus spoke the word of God to strengthen them in faith and he healed many who were sick.
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The feeding of the five thousand shows the remarkable generosity of God and his great kindness towards us. When God gives, he gives abundantly. He gives more than we need for ourselves that we may have something to share with others, especially those who lack what they need. God takes the little we have and multiplies it for the good of others. Do we trust in God’s provision and do we share freely with others, especially those who lack?
PRAYER: Lord Jesus Christ, you satisfy the deepest longings of our hearts and you feed us with the finest of wheat (Psalm 81:16). Fill us with gratitude for your blessings and give us generous hearts that we may freely share with others what you have given us. Amen
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