A life of Accountability (HOMILY FOR MONDAY OF THE NINTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, CYCLE II (ST. CHARLES LWANGA & COMP. JUNE 03 2024
HOMILY FOR MONDAY OF THE NINTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, CYCLE II (ST. CHARLES LWANGA & COMP. - JUNE 03, 2024) 2Pt.1:2-7; Ps.91; Mark 12:1-12 Dear faithful, The parable presented by Jesus today serves as a timeless reminder of the importance of responsibility. It illustrates that the avoidance of accountability is not a modern phenomenon but a recurring human tendency. The parable speaks to us about the consequences of neglecting our duties and the lengths to which some will go to evade the inevitable day of judgment. In the Gospel, Jesus addresses the Chief Priests, Scribes, and elders, highlighting their failure to uphold their responsibilities. Their neglect had become so pronounced that they were considered less accountable than those under their guidance. They had abandoned their roles as servants and adopted an attitude of unassailable authority. This narrative prompts a reflection on our own lives. We must be vigilant against the illusion that we are beholden to no one, for suc...