Homily (Reflection) for Thursday of
the Third Week of Lent (08th March, 2018) 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 is 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. What did the people gain in
today’s gospel by crediting Jesus’ power to Beelzebul? Similarly, no one gains anything
by tarnishing others’ 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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