HOMILY OF 14TH FRIDAY OF ORDINARY TIME: YEAR A
HOMILY THEME: ACCEPTING GOD’S WILL
BY: Fr. Isaac Awe
Are we willing to accept hardship and suffering in following after the Lord?
What does Jesus mean when he says his disciples must be sheep in the midst of wolves? The prophet Isaiah foretold a time when wolves and lambs will dwell in peace (Isaiah 11:6 and 65:25). This certainly refers to the second coming of Christ when all will be united under the Lordship of Jesus after he has put down his enemies and established the reign of God over the heavens and the earth. In the meantime, the disciples must expect opposition and persecution from those who oppose the gospel.
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Jesus never hesitated to tell his disciples what they might expect if they followed him. Here Jesus says to his disciples: This is my task for you at its grimmest and worst; do you accept it? This is not the message we prefer to hear when the Lord commissions us in his service. Nonetheless, our privilege is to follow in the footsteps of the Master who laid down his life for us.
PRAYER: Lord, help us to patiently and joyfully accept the hardships, adversities, and persecution which come our ways in serving you. Strengthen our faith and give us courage that we may not shrink back from doing your will” Amen.
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