Divine accountability (HOMILY FOR TUESDAY OF THE 9TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR II (JUNE 04 2024)
On the Praises of God rests our security (HOMILY FOR TUESDAY OF THE 9TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR II (JUNE 04 2024) 2Peter 3:12-15a.17-18; Ps.90; Mark 12:13-17 Dear faithful, In today's Gospel, we are presented with a vivid portrayal of temptation, a moment where sin is often cloaked in allure and enticement. It is a stark reminder that the true test of character is not in succumbing to ephemeral pleasures but in engaging the power of reason and faith. The Pharisees and Herodians approached Jesus with deceptive praise, intending to ensnare Him. Their strategy was not unlike the seduction that led Herod astray, as recounted in Matthew 14:6-7. It is a cautionary tale of the perils of flattery and the importance of guarding one's words and actions. The first reading offers a warning from Peter: do not be swayed by the lawless, for in doing so, we risk our spiritual equilibrium. We become most vulnerable when we expose our desires and weaknesses, which can be exploited as bait by ...