Homily (Reflection) for Saturday of
the Twenty-Eighth Week in Ordinary Time (I) (19th October, 2019) on
the Gospel
(BVM on Saturday, Opt Mem)
Rom 4:13.16-18;
Ps 104:6-9.42-43. (R. v.8);
Lk 12:8-12.
Topic: Acknowledging Christ.
Jesus said in today’s gospel, “...I tell you, everyone who acknowledges
me before others, the Son of Man also will acknowledge before the angels of
God; but whoever denies me before others will be denied before the angels of
God.”
These words of Jesus sound so sweet that often we forget that
the call has a price tag. Jesus also warns, “...they will deliver you up to
tribulation, and put you to death; and you will be hated by all nations for my
name's sake” (Matt 24:9; cf. Matt 10:22a;
Mk 13:13a; Lk 21:17).
Dear friends, while deciding for Jesus, remember that it involves
weeping and lamenting. However, we should not be discouraged because of the
sorrows of this present life because they will certainly turn into good. Jesus
put it thus, “Truly, truly, I say to you, you will weep and lament, but the
world will rejoice; you will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn into joy”
(Jn 16:20). Again, we must remember
that “...he who endures to the end will be saved” (Matt 10:22b; cf. MK 13:13b).
Bible Reading: Matt 10:16-25. 24:9-14.
Thought for today: Between temporal sorrows and eternal damnation.
Let us pray: Lord, assist us to damn every
temporal sorrow that will come our way as we acknowledge you before our
brothers and sisters – Amen.
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