HOMILY FOR THE 21ST WEDNESDAY IN ORDINARY TIME — YEAR B
HOMILY THEME: THE HOLY SPIRIT RENEWS THE HEART AND MIND
BY: Fr. Isaac Awe
2 Thess 3:6-10, 16-18; Psalm 127(128):1-2, 4-5; Matt 23:27-32
How can we measure goodness and judge what is right? Isaiah prophesied that the Messiah would not judge by what his eyes see, or decide by what his ears hear; but with righteousness he shall judge the poor, and decide with equity for the meek of the earth (Isaiah 11:3-4). Jesus used strong language to warn the religious leaders about the vanity of appearance and pretence.
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True beauty, goodness, and piety come from within – from a heart that is set on pleasing God and a mind that is set on hearing and obeying God’s word. Jesus came to set us free from slavery to sin and harmful habits and addictions that lead us into wrong and sinful ways of thinking, acting, and relating to others. Only the humble of the heart can receive from God true wisdom and understanding, pardon and healing. The Holy Spirit is ever ready to renew our minds and hearts and to lead us in God’s way of love and holiness. Let us ask the Holy Spirit to purify our hearts and minds and to fill us as he did to St Augustine with the power of God’s love and goodness. Do we treasure God’s word and submit to it with fear and reverence?
PRAYER: Lord, incline our hearts to your wisdom and teach us your ways. Fill us with your Spirit that we may love your ways and obey your word unreservedly. Amen
St Augustine, Pray for us!
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