(Homily for February 25, 2017).
Jesus
loves the little children, all the children of the world, they are yellow,
white and black, they are precious in his sight; Jesus loves the children of
the world. Dear friends in Christ, we do our children a great disservice by
hindering them consciously and unconsciously from coming close to God. Personally,
I am a living testimony of what happens when a child learns to know God at a
very early age. I learnt how to read with “My
Book of Bible Stories.” That book did not only teach me simple and correct
English, it also introduced me to God.
In an age
and time where children are now carrying tablets, ipads, laptops and the rest,
it pains me that there seems to be no conscious effort to produce applications
or platforms that literally brings the children to God. It pains me that as
early as six, a child already knows about facebook, instagram and snapchat yet he
or she may not have heard anything about Abraham, Isaac or Samson.
Not only
are children to be brought to Jesus, we also are to accept Jesus with a
childlike attitude. In other words, we should allow no room for pride in our
hearts, we should not have an I-know-it-all mentality about God and just as
children are able to trust with all their hearts, we should develop an
unshakable faith in God’s power. Our first reading reminds us that we are mere creatures,
made from dust and endowed with an intelligence that reflects the image of God
in us. It also adds that upon creating us God left us with an instruction: “Beware
of all unrighteousness.” Even in obeying God’s commandments, we are called upon
to take on a childlike attitude – to obey without questioning or selecting.
Let us
Pray: Lord Jesus, may I not hinder any child from coming to you. Amen.
Be Happy. Live Positive. Have Faith.
It is well with you. God bless you. (Saturday of the 7th Week in Ordinary Time. Bible
Study: Ecclesiasticus 17:1-13 and Mark 10:13-16).
Fr. Abu.
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