An unwavering commitment (HOMILY FOR TUESDAY OF THE 5TH WEEK OF EASTER MAY 2023
HOMILY FOR TUESDAY OF THE 5TH WEEK OF EASTER Acts 14:19-28; Ps.145; John 14:27-31a An unwavering commitment It is one thing to do what is right, but it is a different thing to do the right thing with the right intention. Now, only what is done is obvious; the intention is not immediately obvious. There are various ways in which we can try to decipher the intention behind the actions of others, or by which our own intentions can be made manifest. Amongst these other ways is our attitude when doing the right thing begins to cause us great discomfort. It is only one who is doing the right thing with an attitude of selflessness that will not be deterred at such moments. In the first reading of today, Paul was dragged out of the city and stoned. The goal was to kill him; infact, he was left alone when they thought he was dead. Even though Paul did not die, it goes to show the intensity of the persecution melted out against him at Lystra. But as soon as his strength could carry him again, Pa...