HOMILY FOR 5TH FRIDAY IN THE ORDINARY TIME — YEAR A

HOMILY FOR 5TH FRIDAY IN THE ORDINARY TIME — YEAR A

HOMILY THEME: JESUS’ KINDNESS AND COMPASSION

BY: Fr. Isaac Awe

Genesis 3:1-8; Psalm 32:1-2, 5, 6, 7; Mark 7:31-37

Aren’t we deaf and dumb to God’s words? We can only speak out what we have heard. Hence, our faith can only be nurture and grow when we are ready to listen.(Romans 10:17)

We have fallen through our disobedience to God’s will as stated in today’s first reading. However, our healing depends on our dispositions to the prompting of the holy spirit and our readiness to be healed.

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Do we expect the Lord to treat us well? Whatever Jesus did, he did well. He demonstrated both the beauty and goodness of God in his actions. When Jesus heals a man who is both deaf and a stutterer he shows his considerateness for this man’s predicament. Jesus takes him aside privately, not doubt to remove him from embarrassment with a noisy crowd of gawkers. He puts his fingers into his ears and he touches his tongue with his own spittle to physically identify with this man’s infirmity and to awaken faith in him. With a word of command the poor man’s ears were opened, his tongue was released, and he spoke plainly. What is the significance of Jesus putting his fingers in the man’s ears?

Gregory the Great from the 6th century writes: “The Spirit is called the finger of God. When the Lord puts his fingers into the ears of the deaf mute, he was opening the soul of man to faith through the gifts of the Holy Spirit.” The people’s response to this miracle testifies to Jesus’ great care for others: He has done all things well. No problem or burden was too much for Jesus’ careful consideration. The Lord treats each of us with kindness and compassion and he calls us to treat one another in like kind. The Holy Spirit who dwells within us enables us to love as Jesus loves.

Reflection : Do we love others and treat them with considerateness as Jesus did?

PRAYER: Lord, fill us with your Holy Spirit and inflame our hearts with love and compassion. Make us attentive to the needs of others that we may show them kindness and care. Make us instruments of your mercy and peace that we may help others find healing and wholeness in you. Amen

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