HOMILY FOR THE 5TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME  [ YEAR B ]

HOMILY FOR THE 5TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME  [ YEAR B ]

THEME: He cast out devils and cured many who were suffering from disease.

BY: Fr Deotacious Chikontwe SMA

READINGS OF THE DAY
Job 7:1-4,6-7
Psalm 146:1-6
1 Corin 9:16-19,22-23
Mark 1:29-39

LITURGICAL COLOUR
GREEN

INTRODUCTION
Good morning my dear friends in Christ Jesus, today we celebrate the 5th Sunday in the Ordinary Time of Year B. Today in the three readings we are given the inner sense of three different people and their relationship to what the Father has asked of them. We can put them in this order: Job speaks before knowing of the salvation given to us in Christ Jesus. Jesus speaks to us of His inner calling to proclaim the Good News. Saint Paul then tells us how to proclaim that Good News so that all can come to know Jesus.

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FROM OUR FIRST READING
In the first reading of today, I know most of us already know the story of Job. He was a man who believed completely in the Lord and had receive enormous blessings. The devil tries to undo this faith of Job. Eventually all the blessings are removed and sufferings are heaped on Job. While Job questions what is happening, he never doubts nor loses faith. After listening attentively to this passage, here are the questions we can ask ourselves personally in our hearts; Are we that strong in faith? Can we trust God even when we question? Do we accept both blessings and sufferings from our Lord?

FROM OUR SECOND READING
In our second reading of this morning, we hear about Saint Paul’s account of how he tries to live the Good News. Saint Paul is clear: I must preach the Good News! Here we see Saint Paul not just enduring all of the trials and tribulations, but recognizing that preaching the Good News is required of him because he believes in Jesus. After meditating on this beautiful passage let us again ask ourselves the following questions; Does our faith impel us to share our faith with others? Are we able to tell others about our faith in Jesus? Are we willing to suffering because we believe that Jesus is the Lord.

FROM OUR GOSPEL READING
In our Gospel reading of today we hear about how Jesus healed Simon’s mother-in-law at her home. That evening, many sick and demon-possessed were brought to him; he healed them, not allowing demons to speak. Seeking solitude, Jesus prayed in the early morning. Urged by his followers, he continued his mission, preaching and exorcising demons throughout Galilee.

CONCLUSION
Finally dear brethrens, we are all reminded in todays liturgy that, as God’s faithful followers, we too should be filled with faith and trust in the our God, and we should always continue to put our Lord as the centre and the focus of our whole lives. We should not allow worldly temptations, ambitions and our pride and greed, our desires and all other obstacles to prevent us from reaching ever closer to God, to His grace and salvation. Like Job, let us all detach ourselves from worldly matters and attachments, and remind ourselves that all the wealth and glory of the world are not lasting or permanent. Instead of seeking for worldly glory and greatness, we should seek the true joy and satisfaction which we can find in the Lord alone.

I wish everyone a Blessed 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

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