REFLECTION/HOMILY FOR 19TH WEDNESDAY OF ORDINARY TIME — YEAR B
REFLECTION/HOMILY FOR 19TH WEDNESDAY OF ORDINARY TIME — YEAR B
HOMILY THEME: I tell you solemnly once again, if two of you on earth agree to ask anything at all, it will be granted to you by my Father in heaven
BY: Fr Deotacious Chikontwe SMA
Ezekiel 9:1-7,10:18-22, Ps. 113:1-6, Matthew 18:15-20
INTRODUCTION
Today, the Church celebrates the Feast of Saint Maximilian Kolbe, a renowned Polish priest who was remembered for his great faith and piety as a missionary to many people in different parts of the world, and then finally in his perseverance and courage in faith in the face of great persecutions and hardships, as he faced the tyranny and the evils of the NAZI German regime during the Second World War, eventually dying as a martyr of the faith and became a great inspiration and role model for everyone of us.
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FROM OUR FIRST READING
In our first reading, we read about God’s glory departing from the temple. This shows us that God’s presence depends on our obedience. When the people in Ezekiel’s time disobeyed, God left the temple. Obedience is crucial for maintaining God’s presence in our lives. When we follow God’s commandments, we invite Him to stay with us. If we turn away from His teachings, we risk losing His guidance and blessings.
FROM OUR GOSPEL READING
The Gospel of today, rehighlights the power of agreement in prayer. Jesus says that if two agree in prayer, it will be done. This shows the strength and importance of praying together.
When we pray with others, our prayers are powerful. This unity in prayer brings us closer to God and to each other. Jesus assures us that God listens and responds to our united prayers.
This teaches us to value communal prayer. Gathering with others to pray not only strengthens our faith but also fulfills Jesus’ promise of answered prayers.
CONCLUSION
Brothers and sisters in Christ, in everything we have said today, let us all therefore strive as Christians to abandon our sinful attitudes and actions, embracing once again God’s love and grace, His forgiveness and mercy, not taking all these for granted. Let us all also follow in the footsteps of Saint Maximilian Kolbe, who has truly shown his love both for the Lord and for his fellow men, as a most exemplary Christian.
Holy martyr, Saint Maximilian Kolbe, pray for us sinners! Amen
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