SATURDAY HOMILY OF 17TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME — YEAR B
SATURDAY HOMILY OF 17TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME — YEAR B
HOMILY THEME: A SIGN OF VANITY AND COWARDICE
BY: Fr. Isaac Awe
JEREMIAH 26:11-16,24, MATTHEW 14:1-12
Do we ever feel haunted by a past failure or a guilty conscience? King Herod, the most powerful and wealthy man in Judea, had everything he wanted, except a clear conscience and peace with God. Herod had respected and feared John the Baptist as a great prophet and servant of God. John, however did not fear to rebuke Herod for his adulterous relationship with his brother’s wife. He ended up in prison because of Herodias’ jealousy. Herod, out of impulse and a desire to please his family and friends, had John beheaded. Now his conscience is pricked when he hears that all the people are going to Jesus to hear his message of repentance and to see his mighty works. Herod is now haunted by the thought that the prophet he murdered might now be raised from the dead!
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Unfortunately for Herod, he could not rid himself of sin by ridding himself of the man who confronted him with his sin. Herod’s power and influence was badly flawed. He could take a strong stand on the wrong things when he knew the right. Such a stand, however, was a sign of weakness and cowardice. Where do we get the strength of will and heart to choose what is right and to reject what is bad?
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, form in us the likeness of your Son Jesus that we may imitate him in word and deed. Help us to live the gospel faithfully and give us the strength and courage we need to not shrink back in the face of hardship and temptation. Amen
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