The Purpose of Life is to Glorify God.

Homily for May 30, 2017.


Both our first reading and Gospel passage this morning are set in a rather sad tone of departure. Paul is departing the region of Asia after spending some time planting the Gospel there and Jesus is praying saying that “I am no more in the world… and I am coming to you.”

As the saying goes, whatever has a beginning must also have an end. The departure of Paul and Jesus reminds us of the fact that we shall also bid farewell to this very world one day.

Nothing is as painful as reaching your departure time only to realize that you forgot certain vital and important things. That is why preparing for a journey is more important than the journey itself.

Since this world is not our own, how do we properly prepare ourselves for the world beyond? By living in a manner that brings glory to God. “This is eternal life; that they know you the one true God and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.” John 17:3.

What does it mean to Know God? Is it by getting a Ph.D in theology? Far from it! Knowing a person is different from gathering facts about the person, arguing if those facts are correct or finding out what scholars have said about him.

Knowing a person is being able to step into that person’s world. It is having a relationship with that person. We need an encounter with God; a life changing encounter such as that which Paul had on his way to Damascus.

To know God is to reach a point that you can say with St. Paul, “To be alive is meaningless if my life does not give glory to God.” You would know if you have encountered God if you stop pursuing material and perishable things such as money, prestige, latest cars, houses, power etc. but consider all of such as secondary, not important.

Let us pray: Lord Jesus, may the Holy Spirit find in me a welcome guest. Amen.

*Be Happy. Live Positive. Have Faith. It is well with you. God bless you. (Tuesday of the 7th week of Easter. Bible Study: Acts 20:17-27 and John 17:1-11).*


Fr. Abu. 

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