Homily Sunday of the 30th Sunday in ordinary time
Jeremiah 31:7-9, Hebrews 5:1-6, Mark 10:46-52
We are called to be channels of God’s love, and not barriers that keep people from reaching him. God is always ready to bless his people and calls them to come to him. Sadly, however, the actions of those who are called to represent him can sometimes obscure the view of others from seeing him. Oftentimes, people want to see through us to Jesus, but our countenance and manner of approach put a stumbling block on their ways.
“As Jesus left Jericho with his disciples and a large crowd, Bartimaeus (that is, the son of Timaeus), a blind beggar, was sitting at the side of the road. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout and to say, ‘Son of David, Jesus, have pity on me.’ And many of them scolded him and told him to keep quiet, but he only shouted all the louder, ‘Son of David, have pity on me.’ Jesus stopped and said, ‘Call him here………..” Mark 10:46-52
When the Lord Jesus healed this blind man, he began to follow him. And he asked him, “What do you want me to do for you?’ ‘Rabbuni,’ the blind man said to him ‘Master, let me see again.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Go; your faith has saved you.’ And immediately his sight returned and he followed him along the road.”
It is better to remain silent about our Christian identity than to claim to follow Christ while failing to live out his example of love. As true humans, we would understand the plights of those around us and help them to put their trust in God who has answers to their problems. We should get rid of all that may create doubt in people’s minds, and always strive to lead people to him.
May the Lord help us to be true channels of grace. Amen.
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