Trust in God at all times (HOMILY FOR TUESDAY OF THE 7TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME
Homily for Tuesday of the 7th Week in Ordinary Time Sirach 2:1-11; Mark 9:30-37 Trust in God at all times The first reading and the Responsorial Psalm underscores the need for complete trust in God. "Commit your life to the Lord, and he will act" (Responsorial Psalm). No matter the tribulations we are passing through, we should never be afraid because the Lord never fails. The first reading tells us: "My son, if you come forward to serve the Lord, remain in justice and in fear, and prepare yourself for temptation" (Sir.2:1). In serving the Lord faithfully, the devil will wage serious war against us so that we turn away from the Lord. We are enjoined to remain steadfast to God, whatever the circumstances. We must cling to God and never leave Him so that we will be honoured for our perseverance. To remain steadfast to God requires the virtue of humility. Hence, Jesus, in today's Gospel, said to his disciples, "If anyone would be first, he must be least of a...