The Endurance of goodness amidst the ridicule of the world (HOMILY FOR THE TENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARILY TIME, YEAR B (JUNE 09, 2024
HOMILY FOR THE TENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARILY TIME, YEAR B (JUNE 09, 2024) Gen.3:9-15; Ps.130; 2Cor.4:13-5:1; Mark 3:20-35 The Endurance of goodness amidst the ridicule of the world Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, In our innate nature, we possess the ability to discern and admire the good. Yet, paradoxically, we often witness a tendency to belittle noble deeds, casting shadows over their inherent goodness. Today's readings, especially the first and the Gospel, reveal two profound truths: the immutable nature of goodness and the self-deprivation we inflict when we scorn what deserves our praise. The narrative of creation, as continued in the first reading, affirms the intrinsic goodness of God's work. The beauty and order of creation, including the laws bestowed upon it, were meant for humanity's benefit. However, this divine order was challenged by the serpent's deception, which sought to ridicule God's commandment as a limitation rather than a protection. The serp...