HOMILY OF 2ND TUESDAY IN LENT — YEAR A
HOMILY OF 2ND TUESDAY IN LENT — YEAR A
HOMILY THEME: CHRISTLIKE HUMILITY
BY: Fr. Isaac Awe
Isaiah 1:10, 16-20; Matthew 23:1-12
Who doesn’t desire the praise and respect of others? We want others to see us at our best with all of our strengths and achievements – rather than at our worst with all of our faults and shortcomings. God sees us as we truly are – sinners and beggars always in need of his mercy, help, and guidance.
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Humility is the queen or foundation of all the other virtues because it enables us to see and judge correctly, the way God sees. Humility helps us to be teachable so we can acquire true knowledge, wisdom, and an honest view of reality. It directs our energy, zeal, and will to give ourselves to something greater than ourselves. Humility frees us to love and serve others willingly and selflessly, for their own sake, rather than for our own.
Respect for God and his ways inclines us to Godly humility and simplicity of heart. The word disciple means one who listens in order to learn. Jesus shows us the way to the Father — the way of peace, joy, righteousness, holiness, and true happiness. He showed us the way by lowering himself as a servant for our sake. He humbled himself, even to death on a cross, that we might be raised up and exalted at the Father’s right hand in heaven (Phil. 2:1-11).
What is true Christ-like humility? Humility is true self-knowledge, regarding oneself as God see each of us. The humble do not trust in themselves, but trust in God and in the power of his love and saving grace. True humility is a servant-like quality which enables one to place his or her life at the service of God and others. Do we know the joy of Christ-like humility and simplicity of heart?
Reflection: Does our practice match our talk?
PRAYER: Lord, teach us your way of servanthood and humility that we may walk in love as you have loved. Fill us with the joy of servanthood that we may inspire others to walk in your way of happiness and holiness. Amen
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