HOMILY FOR 22ND THURSDAY HOMILY IN ORDINARY TIME — YEAR B

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HOMILY FOR 22ND THURSDAY IN ORDINARY TIME — YEAR B

HOMILY THEME: THE GREAT CATCH

BY: Fr. Isaac Awe

1 Corinthians 3:18-23, Ps. 24:1-6, Luke 5:1-11

Simon worked throughout the night and caught nothing but at God’s intervention, his story changed for better. Are we giving God a place in our dealings? Are we ready to comply with his word of command?

Why did Jesus perform the miracle of the great catch of fish? No doubt the great crowd of people who had pressed upon Jesus had something to do with this miracle. They were very hungry for God and were eager to hear his word. Jesus wanted to use this occasion to teach his disciples an important lesson. Although Simon was wearied from a night of fruitless toil, he nonetheless pressed upon Jesus for his word of command: At your word I will let down the nets. When you meet disappointment and failure, do you press upon the Lord, like Simon, to hear his word and to receive his command? This incident tells us an important truth about how God works in and through us for his glory. God expects of us greater things than we can do by ourselves. When we cooperate in his works, we accomplish far beyond what we can do on our own.

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When God’s word is spoken his kingdom is revealed and his power is released. When people respond to God’s word with faith and obedience they are changed and made “a new creation” in Christ (2 Cor. 5:17). God chooses ordinary people, like you and me, as his ambassadors and he uses the ordinary circumstances of our daily lives and work situations to draw others into his kingdom. Jesus speaks the same message to us today: we will “catch people” for the kingdom of God if we allow the light of Jesus Christ to shine through us.

God wants others to see the light of Christ in us in the way we live, speak, and witness the joy of the gospel. Do we witness to those around us the joy of the gospel and do we pray for our neighbours, co-workers, and relatives that they may come to know the Lord Jesus Christ and grow in the knowledge of his love?

Reflection: For without me, you are able to do nothing. (John 15:5)

PRAYER: Lord, fill our hearts with love and compassion for those who do not know you or follow you. May we be good witnesses of your truth and salvation to our families, friends, and co-workers. Amen.

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