Heaven is our Greatest Right (HOMILY FOR MONDAY OF THE 29TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME) 23RD OCTOBER 2023
HOMILY FOR MONDAY OF THE 29TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME Rom.4:20-25; Lk.1; Luke 12:13-21 Heaven is our Greatest Right Usually, when disputes arise amongst people, each person/party tells the story in his or her favour. The way you tell a story, reveals something about you. In today’s gospel, someone presented a seemingly problem before Jesus. Jesus did not see a problem but a distraction. Whether the person was on the right and the brother was on the wrong, was quite inconsequential. With the parable Jesus gave, we come to understand that what was really at stake was that the dispute over inheritance was preventing this person from being heavenly conscious. One thing we learn here is this: it is not in all circumstances you fight for your right. Before you fight for your right, first consider the consequences. If what it will cost you is your personal devotion towards God, then know that that right of yours will become an idol if your get it. For example, you lend money to a friend on trus...