HOMILY FOR TUESDAY OF THE 32ND WEEK IN THE ORDINARY TIME YEAR II

Homily for Tuesday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time year II

Titus 2:1-8,11-14; Luke 17:7-10.

St. Paul admonished Titus in yesterday's First Reading concerning those in position of authority in the Church especially Bishops and priests. Today's First Reading he addresses the lay faithful made up of the family which is the domestic Church. He instructed Titus to teach what befits sound doctrine; his teaching must never discredit God's word. He urges us to be models of good deeds that will be emulated by Christians and non-Christians as well as young and old alike.

It is a call to live devoutly, humbly and with integrity; to live simply and carry out our daily duties not for external recognition, praise or reward but by the simple desire to meet the needs and demands of those around us without counting the cost or even being reminded to do the good we ought to do.

It is in doing what we ought to do without seeking reward that the word of Jesus in today's Gospel becomes applicable to us. When you have done all that is commanded you, say, "We are unworthy servants; we have only done what was our duty" (Luke 17:10).

In the times of our Lord Jesus Christ, a servant never expects words of gratitude for carrying out his duty. His disposition is an understanding that he has done what he should.

Like a servant, we should never expect people's gratitude when we work for God. If it comes be thankful for it but never let it provide the motive and energy you need to carry on.

May God grant us the grace to be faithful to our Christian calling without counting the cost through Christ our Lord. Amen. 

Have a wonderful day