HOMILY OF 19TH WEDNESDAY OF ORDINARY TIME — YEAR A
HOMILY THEME: “Where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”
BY: Fr Deotacious Chikontwe SMA
Deut 34:1-12; Psalm 66:1-3, 5, 8, 16-17; Matt 18:15-20
Introduction
My dear beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Today’s readings give us two important lessons.
From Our First Reading
In the first reading, Moses has finished his long journey. He led the people of Israel out of slavery in Egypt and through the desert. Now, he stands on a mountain and sees the Promised Land, but he can’t go in. His work is done. He brought his people to the edge of their promise, and now someone else will take them the rest of the way.
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This teaches us about our own lives. We are called to help and guide others. We may not always see the final result of our help. We may not get to cross the finish line with them. But our job is to faithfully lead them, to show them the way, and to trust God with the rest. It’s a humble job, not about our own glory, but about serving God and others.
From our Gospel Reading
The Gospel reading from Matthew is about how to live together as a community. Jesus gives us a simple plan for when someone wrongs us.
First, go to the person alone and talk to them about it. The goal is to fix the problem quietly and privately.
If that doesn’t work, take one or two other people with you. They are there to help, not to gang up on the person. The goal is still to bring the person back into the community.
If all else fails, tell the church community. The church should be a place of love and support, where people are held accountable but always with the hope that they will return.
Finally, Jesus gives us a beautiful promise: “Where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” This means that when we come together in faith, especially to fix a problem or pray together, Jesus is right there with us.
Conclusion
So, on this Wednesday, let us reflect on the lives of Moses and Jesus. Let us be like Moses, pointing others toward the promises of God, even if we cannot see the end of the journey. And let us be like Jesus, always seeking reconciliation and unity, always striving to be a community where two or three are gathered in his name, and where he is always present.
Have a blessed Wednesday Everyone
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