YEAR B: HOMILY FOR THE 3RD SUNDAY OF LENT

YEAR B: HOMILY FOR THE 3RD SUNDAY OF LENT

THEME: ZEAL FOR YOUR HOUSE WILL DEVOUR ME!

BY: Fr. Cajetan Anyanwu

YEAR B: HOMILY FOR THE 3RD SUNDAY OF LENT

THEME: ZEAL FOR YOUR HOUSE WILL DEVOUR ME!

BY: Fr. Cajetan Anyanwu

HOMILY: This is the 3rd Sunday of Lent. Although Jesus is kind and merciful, we should not take his kindness for granted. His love is forever yet, he corrects our faults. By chasing those buying and selling out of the Temple, Jesus gives us a foretaste of his wrath on those who do not obey the commandments of God. He was indignant on those wicked people who would not respect sacred buildings and holy places. The Ten Commandments (Ex. 20:1-17) given by God are meant to be obeyed and kept by all. Yet many of us are taking it for granted. God is the Father of us all and he wants us to be upright.

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For this reason, St. Paul tells us that, “while the Jews demand miracles and Greeks look for wisdom, here are we preaching a crucified Christ” (1Cor. 1 :22-25). We preach Christ because he is the power and wisdom of God. Those who follow Christ are at the right path because, he has the message of eternal life. Those who do not know Christ lack wisdom and also miss the mark.

Since they lack wisdom, they turned the house of God which is meant for prayer into a market place. Jesus proved to them that he has a strong desire to dwell in God’s house forever. He exclaimed, “zeal for your house will devour me” (Jn. 2:13-25). This zeal to dwell in God’s house forever is the motivating factor behind Jesus’ mission. He has come to serve and not to be served and to give his life as a ransom for many. The house of God is the house of prayer and worship. It is not a market place and should not be made one.

For those who feel that going to church to worship God is not necessary, Jesus has proved to them that we meet in God’s house for adoration and prayers. The church is a sacred place. It should be kept holy and reserved for things concerning God. When we gather in the church, we are in the presence of the almighty and ought to maintain the decorum befitting his presence. May our Lenten observance help us to experience the presence of God among us.
Stay safe and happy Sunday.

Fr. Cajetan Anyanwu

 

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