HOMILY FOR THE 20TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A.
THEME: How far would you go for Love?
BY: Fr Anthony C Ohaekwusi.
A certain rich man had an only child whom he loved very much. He provided him with everything and he lacked nothing. He also had a devoted servant who served him for a very long time. He was the same age as his son. When the man’s son grew up and was brought into the family business, he refused and preferred not to work because he had more than enough to last a lifetime. But the servant followed in the man’s footsteps and gained experience in his business. When the man retired, he handed over the family business to the servant. His son complained and asked his father why he handed over his inheritance to a stranger. The father answered him: “You are my son, but he is no stranger to my business, because he worked for it. ”
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In this Sunday’s readings, we are called to recognize the depth of our love by working for our salvation with all determination and commitment. We are all God’s children and heirs to His grace. His love for us is unconditional and His grace unfathomable. But this should not make us feel so entitled and deserving to take His love for granted. His love is certain, but at the same time it is a call and motivation to reciprocate. Parents show love to their children unconditionally and sacrifice so much for them. They do not invest this love in vain. The Canaanite woman in the Gospel, like any good parent, was willing to do anything to bring healing to her child. Her faith was revealed in the passion of her love in action and the humility that made her willing to go any length for her child. Humility reveals the strength of our faith and the depth of our love. The strength of our faith and the depth of our love changes the lives of the people we love for the better. But if we are willing to go to any length for people we love, how passionate and desperate can we be for God? How much can we work for His Love?
Remain lifted and do have a great Sunday
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