Homily (Reflection) for the Memorial
of Saint Monica (27th August, 2018) on the Gospel and the Memorial
2Thess 1:1-5.11-12;
Ps 95:1-5. (R. v.3);
Matt 23:13-22.

Topic: Woe to you....
Today’s gospel is a continuation of last Saturday’s gospel in
which Jesus urged His listeners to do and to follow what the scribes and the
Pharisees taught because they occupied Moses’ seat. He also warned them against
following their example because they did not practice what they taught.
In today’s gospel, Jesus summarized them by naming them hypocrites.
He denounced them and also proclaimed woes on them. Their sins include locking
people out of the kingdom of heaven, suffering so much to make a convert only
to make him/her worse child of hell than themselves, and also feeding the
people with false teachings.
Ensure that no one is prevented from following God through
your actions, words, and omissions. We celebrate the memorial of Saint Monica who
did not prevent anybody from following God instead she brought people to Christ.
Every person can be a good channel for the salvation of others. Saint John
warns, “Look to yourselves, that you may not lose what you have worked for, but
may win a full reward” (2Jn 1:8). There
will be woes to anyone who fails to be a channel of salvation to others.
Bible Reading: 2Jn 7-11.
Thought for today: You ought to be a channel of salvation.
Let us pray: Lord, help us to be your sincere children
– Amen.
Saint Monica – Pray for us.
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