Homily (Reflection) for Saturday of
the Twenty-Eighth Week in Ordinary Time (II) (20th October, 2018) on
the Gospel
Eph 1:15-23;
Ps 8:2-7. (R. cf. v. 7);
Lk 12:8-12.
Topic: Acknowledging Christ.
Jesus told us in today’s gospel, “...I tell you, everyone who
acknowledges me before others, the Son of Man also will acknowledge before the
angels of God; but whoever denies me before others will be denied before the
angels of God.”
These words of Jesus sound so sweet that often we forget that
the call has a price tag. Jesus also said, “...they will deliver you up to
tribulation, and put you to death; and you will be hated by all nations for my name's
sake” (Matt 24:9; cf. Matt 10:22a; Mk
13:13a; Lk 21:17).
So, while deciding for Jesus, remember that it involves weeping
and lamenting. However we should not be discouraged because the sorrows of His
disciples will certainly turn into joy, cf. Jn 16:20. The Psalmist captured it in this way, “Weeping may tarry
for the night, but joy comes with the morning” (Ps 30:5). Jesus’ assurance remains, “...he who endures to the end
will be saved” (Matt 10:22b; cf. MK
13:13b).
Bible Reading: Matt 10:16-25. 24:9-14.
Thought for today: Between temporal sorrows and eternal damnation.
Let us pray: Lord, assist us to damn every temporal
sorrow that will come our way as we acknowledge you before our brothers and
sisters – Amen.
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