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Homily (Reflection) for Friday of the Twenty-Sixth Week in Ordinary Time (II) (05th October, 2018) on the Gospel
 
Job 38:1.12-21;40:3-5;
Ps 138:1-3.7-10.13-14. (R. v.24);
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. 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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