HOMILY FOR FRIDAY OF THE 31ST WEEK IN THE ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II (St. Charles Borromeo)
Homily for Friday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time, year II (St. Charles Borromeo) Philippians 3:17-21; 4:1; Lk.16:1-8 In the first reading of today, St. Paul writes: "Brothers and sisters, join in imitating me" (Phil 3:17). This is a strong acknowledgment from St. Paul that exemplary life matters. For Christianity is not a religion of ethical codes, precepts and maxims but a religion manifest in one's practical life. It a religion that speaks primarily of the life of Christ Jesus and secondarily of the lives of the followers of Christ. Beloved in Christ, following the position of St. Paul, it is pertinent to note that the preacher's words are immaterial if they are not enforced and illustrated by his life. Friends in Christ, can you confidently say that your way of life as at now is a genuine Gospel for others to follow. Does your way of life lead others to glorify God? St. Paul reminds us that as Christians "Our citizenship is in heaven" (Phil 3:20). He...