HOMILY FOR FRIDAY OF THE 2ND WEEK OF LENT

Homily for Friday of the 2nd week of Lent 

Genesis 37:3-4,12-13a,17b-28; Matthew 21:33-43,45-46.

The first reading concerning how the brothers of Joseph hated him out of envy because of his dreams shows how envy continues to sap us. Envy happens whenever we are threatened by the good fortune of another person.

How often have we looked at others as being favoured by God more than us? We should never lose sight of the fact that we are God's children and we are equally favoured by God.

Being favoured by God demands greater responsibility because to whom much is given, much is expected. In today's Gospel, the farmer in the parable is God. God has a right to expect a fruitful harvest in return for the work He has given us.

Unfortunately, that was not always the case. We are the vines of the Lord. We are planted to bear God fruits. When we refuse to bear fruit, we do not show respect for God and everything that concerns God.

We can not claim to love God and turn back to disregard the things of God or God's messengers. If we destroy the things of God, there are consequences for such actions. God, in turn, will punish us as He did to the wicked tenants in today's Gospel.

Let us always strive to do good in return for the favour we have received from God. It is by being accountable for the graces we have received that our blessings will multiply.

For the graces we have received from God, may we use them to bear fruits that will endure through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Have a blessed day