Homily of friday of the third week of lent. Year A. 13th March, 2026.
-By Rev. Fr. Achilleus Ile Adole CSSp.
1st reading: Hosea 14:2-10
Responsorial: Psalm 80:6,8-11,14,17
Gospel: Mark 12:28-34
The commandments of God may seem too many and unrealizable to keep them. But today, Jesus sumerizes these commandments into just two which includes love of God and love of neighbour and called them the greatest commandments.
In our world characterized by individualism and pursuit of personal interests, Jesus teaches us to love. He teaches us to love God and love our neighbours as ourselves because out sense on humanity is on a rapid decline as many people only see their neighbours as means to their selfish interests and not as human beings created in the image of God.
Jesus’ call to love one’s neighbour as oneself should not only be considered as a religious call, but also as call to save humanity from impending damnation that is imminent if we do not harken to this urgent call.
Let us therefore pray for the grace to love God and also love our neighbour as ourselves regardless of other personal interests.
Peace be with you
