FR REMI HOMILIES/REFLECTIONS AND SERMONS

HOMILY FOR SATURDAY OF THE 18TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME Deut.6:4-13; Ps.18; Matthew 17:14-20 God’s Power is Greater than our Problems As children growing up, when we were offended by a mate who is bigger and stronger than we are, we dare not put up a fight with the person but seek other ways to express our displeasure. This is because it was obvious to us that putting up a fight will be a lost battle. Generally, in life, a wise person considers his/her capacity before venturing into any project, else, one may begin but may not be able to complete. In the gospel reading of today, Jesus reprimanded his disciples for their lack of faith. It is easy to understand why the disciples were lacking in faith. They weighed the problem before them (the epileptic child) to be higher than the power of Jesus. If not that the man brought the issue to them, they would not have on their own attempted to confront such situation. The description of the father about the condition of the son further cast fear...