HOMILY FOR FRIDAY OF THE 4TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME/The beheading of John the Baptist
Homily for Friday of the 4th week in Ordinary time Hebrews 13:1-8; Mark 6:14-29 *The spirit of Christianity is the spirit of love The beheading of John the Baptist In today's liturgy of the word, the author of the letter to the Hebrews gave lasting recommendations to all Christians, reminding us that the spirit of Christianity is a spirit of love. Firstly, it recommends: "Let mutual love continue" (Heb 13:1). This is a re-affirmation of commands of Jesus: " I give you a new commandment, 'Love one another as I have loved you" (John 13:34). Secondly, it recommends: "Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers" (Heb 13:2), for Charity will be the anchor of judgement on the last day. Thirdly, it mandates us to "remember those who are in prison and those who are ill treated, since we all form one body (Heb 13:3) . Fourthly, it recommends that marriage be honoured and kept undefiled, for God will judge fornication and adulterers (Heb 13:4). Th...