HOMILY FOR THE 26TH TUESDAY IN ORDINARY TIME—YEAR B

HOMILY FOR THE 26TH TUESDAY IN ORDINARY TIME—YEAR B

HOMILY THEME: WHY DID I NOT PERISH ON THE DAY I WAS BORN?

BY: Fr Deotacious Chikontwe SMA

Job 3:1-3,11-17,20-23, Psalm 88:2-8, Luke 9:51-56

INTRODUCTION
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, today the Church celebrates the memorial of Saint Therese of the Child Jesus, also known as Saint Therese of Lisieux, whose devotion to God and great holiness inspired many others to follow the Lord and to renew their faith in Him.

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FROM OUR FIRST READING
In our first reading, Job asks why life is given to those who suffer. He is struggling with deep pain and doesn’t understand the purpose behind it. His questions remind us of the times in our lives when we face difficulties and don’t have clear answers. Job’s story shows that suffering is part of life, even for those who follow God. It encourages us to stay close to God, even when we don’t understand His plan. In times of trial, we can pray for strength and trust that God is still with us, guiding us through the darkness.

FROM OUR GOSPEL READING
In our gospel reading, Jesus faces rejection from the Samaritans, but He chooses not to retaliate. Instead of getting angry or seeking revenge, He shows patience and mercy. This teaches us an important lesson about how to respond when others don’t treat us well.

CONCLUSION
Dear friends in Christ, when we trust God, we are choosing to believe that He is in control, no matter what we are going through. Both Job’s suffering and Jesus’ rejection show that difficulties are part of life, but they do not mean God has forgotten us. In these moments, we can ask for His strength to keep moving forward, trusting that He will guide us through.

Saint Therese of the Child Jesus, Pray for Us Always.

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