22ND MONDAY HOMILY IN THE ORDINARY TIME: YEAR A
22ND MONDAY HOMILY IN THE ORDINARY TIME: YEAR A
HOMILY THEME: JESUS, OUR HOPE AND STRENGTH
BY: Fr. Isaac Awe
In Jesus we see the grace of God in action. His gracious words brought hope, joy, and favour to those who were ready to receive him. Where did Jesus began his public ministry? In his own land of Galilee where he was reared. His proclamation of the fulfilment of the Messianic prophecy of Isaiah brought wonder to his kin and townsfolk. Isaiah had prophesied that the Messiah would come in the power of the Holy Spirit to bring freedom to those oppressed by sin and evil ( Isaiah 61:1-2). Jesus awakened their hope in the promises of God. They, in turn, received his words favourably and wondered what would become of “Joseph’s son”. Their hearts were hungry for the word of life and they looked to Jesus with anticipation and wonder. Do we look to Jesus with confidence and hope in the fulfilment of all God’s promises?
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What did Jesus come to do for us? He came to set us free from the worst tyranny possible, slavery to sin and the fear of death, and the eternal destruction of both body and soul. God’s power alone can save us from emptiness and poverty of spirit, from confusion and error, and from hopelessness and the fear of annihilation. The gospel of salvation is “good news” for us today. Do we know the joy and freedom of the gospel?
PRAYER: Lord Jesus, you are the fulfilment of all our hopes and dreams. Through the gift of your Holy Spirit you bring us grace, truth, life, and freedom. Fill us with the joy of the gospel and inflame our hearts with love and zeal for you and your will. Amen
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