Homily
for June 10, 2017
When Tobit was thinking of
appreciating the man that accompanied his son Tobias on this wonderful journey,
he thought he was dealing with a human being who could be paid with money. Little
did he know that Raphael was an Angel sent from God.
The truth is that if we
really want to pay God for favours received, no amount of money equals what we
get from God. There is no price for health, no price for defeat of evil
spirits, no price for happiness and peace which the world cannot give, no price
for answered prayers, no price for family union etc.
The only possible gift we
can offer to God is to SINCERELY PRAISE HIM FROM OUR HEARTS. This forms the
highpoint of Archangel Raphael’s message to Tobit and his family and today. Raphael
does not stop there. He goes on to make very important point to us as far as
our life as children of God is concerned:
1. The Power of Goodness. “Do
good, and evil will not overtake you.” (Tobit 12:7)
2. Effective Prayer. “Prayer
is good when accompanied by fasting, almsgiving, and righteousness. A little
with righteousness is better than much with wrongdoing.” (Tobit 12:8). This is
reflected in our Gospel passage this morning in the offertory of a pooor widow
who caught the attention of Jesus.
3. The Importance of Almsgiving.
“It is better to give alms than to treasure up gold. For almsgiving delivers from death, and it
will purge away every sin. Those who perform deeds of charity and of
righteousness will have fullness of life” (Tobit 12:8-9)
4. Sin Brings Death to Oneself.
“ . . .but those who commit sin are the enemies of their own lives.” (Tobit
12:10)
5. The Power of Praying
Through Saints. “And so, when you and your daughter-in-law Sarah prayed, I
brought a reminder of your prayer before the Holy One; and when you buried the
dead, I was likewise present with you. … I am Raphael, one of the seven holy
angels who present the prayers of the saints and enter into the presence of the
glory of the Holy One.” (Tobit 12:12-14).
6. It is good to Write Books
for God’s Glory. “And now give thanks to God, for I am ascending to him who
sent me. Write in a book everything that has happened.” (Tobit 12:20).
Let us pray: Lord Jesus, let
your holy Angels visit me in my moments of need. Amen.
*Be Happy. Live Positive. Have Faith.
It is well with you. God bless you. (Saturday of the 9th
Week in Ordinary Time. Bible Study: Tobit 12:1, 5-15,20 and Mark 12:38-44).*
Fr. Abu.
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