HOMILY FOR TUESDAY OF THE 3RD WEEK OF ADVENT
Homily for Tuesday of the 3rd week of Advent Zephaniah 3:1-2,9-13; Matthew 21:28-32 In the first reading of today, the prophet Zephaniah addresses the rebelliousness of the inhabitant of Jerusalem to God. He declared: "Ah, soiled, defiled, oppressing city! It has listened to no voice; it has accepted no correction. It has not trusted in the Lord; it has not drawn near to its God" (Zeph 3:1-2). Friends in Christ, sin is a rebellion against God. It is a defilement or pollution. A sinner does not listen to the voice of God. He does not trust in God nor does he draw close to God. He rejects God and remains answerable to himself alone. Beloved in Christ, the season of Advent continues to remind us of the coming of the saviour, Jesus Christ, who will renew the face of the earth. He will effect a new speech in the hearts of the people (Zeph 3:9); that which will enable them in service to be in concordance with God. Dearest brothers and sisters in Christ, how disposed are you ...