Homily (Reflection) for Friday of the
Twenty-Sixth Week in Ordinary Time (I) (06th October, 2017) on the
Gospel
Bar 1:15-22;
Ps 78:1-5.8-9. (R. v.9);
Lk 10:13-16.
Topic: God’s goodness.
Jesus used very strong words against Chorazin, Bethsaida, and
Capernaum because they did not repent after miracles performed in them. He
warned, “But at the judgement it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon than
for” Chorazin, and Bethsaida. Again, that Capernaum “will be brought down to
Hades.”
It is easier for us to condemn these cities for their
unrepentant spirit. However, the Psalm reads, “the LORD is good; his steadfast
love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations” (Ps 100:5). Unequivocally, the Psalmist testified
that God has blessed us, cf. Ps 67:6, 7.
Saint Paul also testified that God “has blessed us in Christ with every
spiritual blessing...” (Eph 1:3).
Repentance is not something abstract. It can be seen and
felt. Hence, John the Baptist said to the crowds, “Bear fruits that befit
repentance, and do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our
father’” (Lk 3:8). And for Saint
James, faith apart from works is dead, cf. Jas
2:17.
We have seen miracles of which our life is the chief. But
just like the people of Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum, many have not
repented. We must remember always that God’s goodness demands positive response
from us, the recipients.
Bible Reading: Ps 67:1-7; Eph 1:3-14.
Thought for today: Responding to His goodness.
Let us pray: Lord, help us live lives of
testimony to your goodness – Amen.
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