8TH TUESDAY HOMILY OF THE ORDINARY TIME — YEAR A

8TH TUESDAY HOMILY OF THE ORDINARY TIME — YEAR A

HOMILY THEME: IT PAYS TO SERVE CHRIST

BY: Fr. Isaac Awe

Ecclesiasticus 35:2-15, Ps. 50:5-8,14,23, Mark 10:28-31

Do we know the joy of following the Lord as his disciples?

What’s the best investment we can make with our lives? The gospel presents us with a paradox: we lose what we keep, and we gain what we give away. When we lose our lives for Christ, we gain a priceless treasure and an inheritance which last forever. Whatever we give to God comes back a hundredfold. Generosity flows from a heart full of gratitude for the abundant mercy and grace which God grants. Do we give freely and generously? And why do we give, for reward or for love? Right after a wealthy young man refused to follow Jesus, Peter, somewhat crudely, wanted to know what he and the other disciples would get out of it since they had freely accepted Jesus’ offer to follow him unconditionally. Jesus spoke with utter honesty: Those who left all for him would receive a hundred times more now, even in this life, as well as unending life in the age to come.

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Jesus’ disciples can expect opposition and persecution from those who are opposed to Christ and his gospel. Should we be surprised if we lose favor and experience ridicule, intimidation, and injury when we take a stand for truth and righteousness? In place of material wealth, Jesus promised his disciples the blessing and joy of rich fellowship with the community of believers. No earthly good or possession can rival the joy and bliss of knowing God and the peace and unity he grants to his disciples. The Lord wants to fill our hearts with the vision of heaven and with his joy and peace. Let us ask the Holy Spirit to fill us with the joy of the gospel and the knowledge of God’s personal love.

PRAYER: Lord we want to follow you as your disciples and to love you wholeheartedly with all that we have. Fill our hearts with faith, hope, and love that we may always find peace and joy in your presence. Amen

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