HOMILY OF THURSDAY 13TH WEEK OF ORDINARY TIME –YEAR B
HOMILY THEME: WE MAY FACE RESISTANCE WHEN WE SPEAK THE TRUTH, BUT LET US REMAIN FAITHFUL
BY: Fr Deotacious Chikontwe SMA
INTRODUCTION
Good Morning my dear brothers and sisters in Christ, today we celebrate Thursday of the 13th Week in the Ordinary Time, Liturgical Calendar Year B.
FROM OUR FIRST READING
Amos was a shepherd called by God to be a prophet. He faced threats from Amaziah and King Jeroboam but did not stop speaking God’s message. Amos’s courage shows us the importance of staying true to God’s word, even when facing opposition.
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Sometimes, we might feel afraid to speak about our faith. We can learn from Amos that God gives us strength to share His message. Even if it’s difficult, we should trust God and speak the truth with love.
Being faithful to God can be challenging. We might face criticism or threats like Amos did. But God calls us to be brave and to trust that He will support us in our mission.
FROM OUR GOSPEL READING
In our Gospel Reading of today, Jesus forgives the sins of a paralytic man. The scribes accuse Him of blasphemy because they do not believe He has the authority to forgive sins. Jesus proves His authority by healing the man, showing that He has the power to forgive and heal.
This story reminds us that Jesus can forgive our sins. When we come to Him with faith, He offers us mercy and healing. We should trust in His power and seek His forgiveness in our lives.
The people who saw the miracle praised God. We should also give thanks and praise to God for His mercy and healing in our lives. Jesus’ authority to forgive reminds us of God’s love and power.
CONCLUSION
Dear friends in Christ, the paralytic’s friends showed great faith by bringing him to Jesus. They believed Jesus could heal him, and their faith was rewarded. This teaches us about the importance of faith and trust in God.
Faith means believing in God’s power even when we cannot see it. The friends of the paralytic believed in Jesus’ power to heal. Their faith led to a miracle, showing us that God responds to our trust in Him.
We are called to have faith like the friends of the paralytic. When we bring our needs and the needs of others to Jesus, He listens and responds. Our faith in Him can lead to healing and new life.
Have a Blessed Thursday everyone and Happy Independence Day to all our American brothers and sisters.
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