Homily
for October 24, 2017.
“Just as sin came into the world
through one man, and death came through sin, and so death spread to all because
all have sinned…” Romans 5:12
There is a social character to every sin
and every wrong deed we carry out, like oil which spreads to other fingers when
one finger touches it, sin not only affects us, it affects others as well.
When faced with temptation I must remember
that a single act of righteousness on my part can change the course of my
entire generation, a single decision to do what is right can change the history
of this nation.
“For just as by the one man's
disobedience the many were made sinners, so by the one man's obedience the many
will be made righteous.” Romans 5:19
So be good. Be good oh, be good. Be
good at all times. Never try to select when to be good and when not to be good
because you never can tell the hour that an account of your goodness would be
demanded for.
This is what Jesus tell us in the
Gospel passage today: “Be dressed for action and have your lamps lit; be like
those who are waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet, so
that they may open the door for him as soon as he comes and knocks. Blessed are
those slaves whom the master finds alert when he comes” Luke 12:35-37
Let your loins be girded and your
lamps burning! In other words, practice self-discipline, live a morally upright
life. And let your lamps keep burning.
You are the light of the earth. A
lamp is not kept under the table or hidden, you are meant to be on top, you are
not meant to pattern your life according to the standard of world, you are
meant to have higher standards. Aspire for heights in spirituality and holiness
far higher than what obtains under the table where cockroaches and small
insects love to hide.
Your decision to let your light shine
today and drop sin behind can change the world for good. Think not about
yourself alone but about the far reaching consequences on others. Always ask
this question when about to take any decision: “How will this action of mine
benefit others and even the millions yet unborn?”
Let us pray:
Lord Jesus Christ, you gave your life for me, teach me to live not only for
myself but for others. Amen.
*Be Happy. Live Positive. Have Faith.
It is well with you. God bless you. (Tuesday of the 29th Week in
Ordinary Time. Bible Study: Romans 5:12-21
and Luke 12:35-38).*
Fr. Abu.
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