3RD THURSDAY HOMILY OF THE ORDINARY TIME — YEAR A
3RD THURSDAY HOMILY OF THE ORDINARY TIME — YEAR A
HOMILY THEME: REFLECTING GOD’S LIGHT
BY: Fr Isaac Awe
Heb 10:19-25; Psalm 24: 1-6; Mark 4:21-25
In his light we see light ( Psalm 36:9).
What does the image of light and a lamp tell us about God’s kingdom? Lamps in the ancient world served a vital function, much like they do today. They enable people to see and work in the dark and to avoid stumbling. The Jews also understood “light” as an expression of the inner beauty, truth, and goodness of God. God’s grace not only illumines the darkness in our lives, but it also fills us with spiritual light, joy, and peace. Jesus used the image of a lamp to describe how his disciples are to live in the light of his truth and love.
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Jesus remarks that nothing can remain hidden or secret. We can try to hide things from others, from ourselves, and from God. How tempting to shut our eyes from the consequences of our sinful ways and bad habits, even when we know what those consequences are. And how tempting to hide them from others and even from God. But, nonetheless, everything is known to God who sees all. There is great freedom and joy for those who live in God’s light and who seek this truth. Those who listen to God and heed hisvoice will receive more from him. Do we know the joy and freedom of living in God’s light?
PRAYER: Lord, you guide us by the light of your saving truth. Fill our hearts and minds with your light and truth and free us from the blindness of sin and deception that we may see your ways clearly and understand your will for our lives. May we radiate your light and truth to others in word and deed. Amen.
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