Homily
for July 18, 2017
Today’s
readings contain a lot of lessons for us.
- The need for Proper Upbringing of our
Children. Consider the role Moses’ sister played in our first reading
today. She stood at a distance watching the child float on the water and
the moment she noticed Pharoah’s daughter had taken the child, she stepped
in immediately.
The little girl succeeding in
convincing a woman probably twice her age about what to do with the child. She
must have been a very sharp girl who knows how to go for errands. Her plan with
her Mum succeeded. Moses would now be brought up by his own mother pretending
to be a nurse.
- Nothing is hidden Under the Sun. When Moses
grew up, he couldn’t stand oppression against his people so he killed an
Egyptian. While doing this, he thought nobody would see him. But the
following day, he got to understand that his so called top secret wasn’t hidden
at all.
The fact that people are not watching
you does not mean God himself is not taking note. Am I proud of my secrets?
- Miracles do not often lead to repentance. We
have miracle centres everywhere. Churches even advertise miracles on radio
and television. Am I like the people Chorazin and Bethsaida? Do simply
entertain myself with miracles only to go back home and continue living in
sin?
Let
us pray: Lord Jesus, may my love for you be greater than my love for this
world. Amen.
*Be Happy.
Live Positive. Have Faith. It is well with you. God bless you. (Monday of
the 15th Week in Ordinary Time. Bible Study: Exodus 2:1-15 and Matthew
11:20-24).*
Fr. Abu.
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