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Homily (Reflection) for Wednesday of the First Week in Ordinary Time (II) (13th January, 2016) on the Gospel

 

1Sam 3:1-10.19-20;
Ps 39:2.5.7-10 (R. vv.8.9);
Mk 1:29-39.

Topic: If you truly need Jesus.
From the synagogue Jesus went to Simon and Andrew’s house where He met Simon’s mother-in-law with fever. They told Him about her at once. Jesus went and took her by the hand and lifted her up. The fever left her and she began to serve them.

We must recall that Simon and Andrew were among the disciples Jesus called in the gospel pericope we read two days ago. Today the gospel tells us that Jesus went to their house from the synagogue. And interestingly neither Peter nor Andrew nor someone else invited Him to their house.

Every disciple of Jesus is Jesus’ friend, cf. Jn 15:15. And a friend does not need any invitation to visit his or her friend.

In the first book of Samuel we read: “He raises up the poor from the dust; he lifts the needy from the ash heap, to make them sit with princes and inherit a seat of honour. For the pillars of the earth are the LORD's, and on them he has set the world” (1Sam 2:8). Certainly, we all need Jesus to assist us in different ways. But anyone who truly needs Jesus must first do one thing: he or she must befriend Him by doing His will, cf. Mk 3:35; Jn 15:14. God repays all according to his or her works, cf. Is 59:18; Rom 2:6; 1Cor 3:8; 1Pt 1:17.

Bible Reading: Ps 91.

Thought for today: Make Jesus your friend.

Let us pray: Jesus, assist us in our efforts to be your friends – Amen.

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UDE, FRANCIS ARINZE said... 05:01:00

That's splendid. Padded, keep it up. May the fountain of wisdom never get dried in your apostolate in Jesus name, Amen.

 
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