The Courage to embrace the truth over temporary gain (HOMILY FOR MONDAY OF THE TENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR II (JUNE 10 2024
HOMILY FOR MONDAY OF THE TENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II (JUNE 10 2024) 1King 17:1-6; Ps. 121; Matthew 5:1-12 The Courage to embrace the truth over temporary gain Dearly beloved, Today, we confront a poignant reality through the lens of sacred scripture: the challenge of embracing truth when it conflicts with personal gain. In an age where economic advantage often dictates allegiance, the divine call to truth can be obscured by the immediate needs of sustenance. Yet, we are reminded that spiritual guidance, particularly the promptings of the Holy Spirit, transcends our earthly desires. Fulfilling our basic needs does not inherently bestow upon us the Holy Spirit; conversely, when we are led by the Spirit, our needs find their fulfillment in accordance with divine providence. The scriptural account of Elijah, presented in our first reading, exemplifies this principle. Tasked with delivering a foreboding prophecy to King Ahab, Elijah did not waver. To speak ill before a monarch is n...