HOMILY OF 23RD FRIDAY OF ORDINARY TIME: YEAR A
HOMILY THEME: THAT THEY MAY SEE
BY: Fr Francis Onwunali
1 Tim 1:1-2, 12-14; Psalm 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 11; Luke 6:39-42
Our readings today are calling for a guard against self-righteousness and presumption. These vices depict shortsightedness in our lives. “A man’s pride results in his humiliation, but he who humbles himself will achieve honours” (Prov 29: 23).
While writing to Timothy (1Tm. 1: 1-2, 12-14), St. Paul admitted that acting on misinformation, he persecuted the Christian communities, but God has helped him to clearly see his sinful ways and has appointed him to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to others. Indeed, he said: “The grace of God has been abundant.” It is always a sign of strength to be courageous enough to admit our failings. Are you always trying to justify your actions even when it is obvious to you that you are wrong?
Jesus, in the gospel (Luke 6: 39-42) uses two parables of a blind guide and a bad eye guide (the log in the eye) to warn His disciples against self-righteousness and presumption to have the answer and solution to all problems, since the self-righteous is blinded to the Truth. Truth walk in line with humility and selflessness. Without this togetherness, one is headed towards failure.
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Dear friends, it is wise to apply caution so as to discern when you are being led blindly or by one-eyed and selfish guide. In our society today, many “spokespersons of God” have compromised the Truth, either because of half-baked knowledge or selfish desires. Never be deceitful with the things of God! Unfortunately, many have fallen to their gimmicks, being so gullible.
I pray as we journey in life today, each of us like St. Paul should acknowledge where we have gone wrong and ask for God’s grace to make amends; and as true Christians, may we be fiery with the Truth to set the world around us free. Truth is the light that dispels the darkness in our lives and around us. With Christ deeply rooted in our lives, Truth will prevail. May we proclaim with the Psalmist: “You are my inheritance, O Lord” (Ps. 16: 5). Have a Truth-full day!
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