Friday, October 9, 2015

October 9 - Homily for Today

In the gospel passage today, Jesus, in a sense, addresses a lot of issues and arguments that his revolutionary way of seeing and doing things brings up. His “revolutionary way” is not really so revolutionary as it is free and clear of any prejudices and misgivings. He simply tells things like they are, in his proclamation of God as a loving God, who wants everyone to be a part of his family, free from any contrary spirits that might have affected them previously, healthy, whole and joyful!

The naysayers of course have their own theories about his words and deeds, but Jesus reminds them over and over again – “if what I say and do is from God, you may as well go along with it, because if it is not, then you will be destroyed anyway”

The first reading today tells us about the day of the Lord that will be doom and darkness for those who want it that way, for those who refuse to turn to the Lord and ask for help and protection – he is only so willing to give it, if we but humbly reorient ourselves to him and ask for it!

Today, may we welcome Jesus’ “revolutionary way” of transforming all of creation and humanity into something grand and glorious – let us stay on the right side of a healthy perspective – and live our day proclaiming the kingdom of which we are all called to belong!


The prince of this world will now be cast out; and when I am lifted up from the earth I will draw all to myself, says the Lord.

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