Homily (Reflection) for Thursday of
the Third Week of Lent (3rd March, 2016) on the Gospel
Jer 7:23-28;
Ps 94:1-2.6-9. (R. v.8);Lk 11:14-23.
Topic: Tarnishing others.
The people accused Jesus of casting out the demons by
Beelzebul, the ruler of the demons. Others tested Him by demanding a sign from
heaven. However, Jesus told them that no kingdom that divided against itself can
stand and the devil’s is not an exception. He also asked them of whose power
their children cast out demons because casting out demons was not carried out
by Jesus alone.
People are gifted differently, cf. 1Cor 12:4, 27-31. As a result, it is unreasonable for one to expect
all to be either good or bad in one thing or another. Each person ought to be according
to his or her gifts.
Often people are given names just to tarnish their image
because they are good according to their gifts. In today’s gospel the people gained
by crediting Jesus’ power to Beelzebul? Similarly no one gains anything by tarnishing
other’s image instead we expose ourselves to difficulties because every gift is
for the common good, cf. 1Cor 12:7; 1Pt
4:10.
We should seek the good of our neighbours, cf. 1Cor 10:24. Tarnishing one another’s image
benefits nobody. We must be happy with and for others because blessings are from
God, cf. Rom 12:15; 1Cor 11:12. We will enjoy the best of God’s
gifts in a happy and peaceful atmosphere. Tarnishing others is like putting off
a candle lighted by God to light up others paths.
Bible Reading: Lk 8:49-50; Rom 12:9-21.
Thought for today: Do not tarnish other’s image.
Let us pray: Lord, help us to accept the fact that
we are gifted differently – Amen.
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