HOMILY OF SATURDAY 7TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR B
HOMILY THEME: IN HUMILITY AND SIMPLICITY WE REFLECT CHRIST
BY: Fr. Isaac Awe
JAMES 5:13-20, MARK 10:13-16
Do we know the way not to talk of showing others? Are we reflections of Christ to those around us? Are we not hindrances or barriers to those who are longing and willing to see Christ? Our characters will show whether we draw people closer to Christ or we chase people away from encountering Christ. Hence, we can only show the way we are familiar with to those around us. To this, we first need to have personal encounter with Christ by knowing, loving and be ready to put our love into action through active and authentic service. This woman brought her children to Christ because she knew who Jesus was then.
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Do we seek to help others draw near to the Lord? The parents who brought their children to Jesus wanted Jesus to lay his hands upon them. They knew of the healing power, both physical and spiritual, which came from Jesus’ touch. Jesus, in turn, rebuked his disciples for hindering the children from coming. No doubt the disciples wanted to shield Jesus from the nuisance of noisy children. But Jesus delighted in the children and demonstrated that God’s love has ample room for everyone. No one is unimportant to God. He comes to each person individually that he might touch them with his healing love and power. Do we show kindness to the youth we encounter in our neighbourhood, home, and church and do we pray for them that they may grow in the knowledge and wisdom of Jesus Christ? However, if we have failed in doing God’s will, St James is encouraging us to make use of our kneels in prayer.
Reflection: Don’t watch the clock, do what it does, keep going.
PRAYER: Lord, may we never hinder our youth from coming to you to receive your blessing and healing power. Make our youth strong in faith and character that they may follow you zealously. And as we grow with age, may we never lose that child-like simplicity and humility which draws us into your loving presence. Amen
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