FAITHFULNESS AND STEADFASTNESS IN GOD (Homily for Wednesday of the 26th week in the ordinary time, year II SEPT 2023
Homily for Wednesday of the 26th week in the ordinary time, year II Job 9:1-2,14-16; Lk 9:57-62 The Devil promised himself that in the day of affliction and agony, Job would revile God and utter ill of him. Instead, Job acknowledged the wisdom and greatness of God before his friends. Though much were the miseries and agonies Job underwent yet in his state of misfortune he showered praises on the power and presence of God in the universe. Job declared before his friends: "God does great things beyond understanding, and marvellous things without number" (Job 9:10). "He is wise in heart and mighty in strength" (Job 9:4). He is omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent to all there is in the world. Job raised questions in confirmation of God's power. He contended: "God snatches away; who can stop? Who will say to him, what are you doing?" (Job:12). Who has resisted him, and succeeded?" (Job 9:4). Going forward, Job submits the honest truth: "How can a...