HOMILY FOR 2ND TUESDAY IN LENT — YEAR A
HOMILY FOR 2ND TUESDAY IN LENT — YEAR A
HOMILY THEME: A Call to go beyond empty actions and focus on genuine faith and humility
BY: Fr Deotacious Chikontwe SMA
Isaiah 1:10, 16-20; Matthew 23:1-12
INTRODUCTION
Tuesday of the 2nd Week of Lent offers a chance to reflect on what it means to live a life pleasing to God. The readings challenge us to go beyond empty actions and focus on genuine faith and humility.
FROM OUR FIRST READING
In our first reading, God calls His people to stop doing wrong and start doing good. This shows us that true faith is not just about what we say, but about how we live.
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WHAT DO WE LEARN FROM OUR READING
Our actions must come from a sincere desire to follow God’s will. If we speak about faith but live selfishly or ignore His commandments, our words mean little. God asks us to put His teachings into practice and live with integrity.
FROM OUR GOSPEL READING
The Gospel highlights how religious leaders sought recognition and praise from others. They cared more about how they looked than about truly following God’s will. We are warned against focusing on appearances or status.
*WHAT DO WE LEARN FROM OUR GOSPEL READING *
It is easy to fall into the trap of thinking that outward displays of faith make us holy. We might focus on appearing good to others while neglecting what matters most to God. True faith comes from a heart that loves God and seeks to live according to His ways.
CONCLUSION
Jesus teaches that we are all equal in God’s eyes. He calls us to serve one another with humility and love. We should not seek to lift ourselves up but instead look for ways to help others. This is the heart of true discipleship.
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