The inner struggle for goodness in the world (Homily for Wednesday of the 10th week in ordinary time year II June 12 2024
Homily for Wednesday of the 10th week in ordinary time year II June 12 2024 1 Kings 18:20-39; Psalm 16; Matthew 5:17-19 The inner struggle for goodness in the world Dear faithful, The dramatic confrontation between Elijah and the prophets of Baal transcends a mere historical event; it is emblematic of the perpetual struggle between virtue and vice within the human heart. This scriptural episode serves as a clarion call to discernment, urging us to choose the path of righteousness in the internal battle for our souls. The lure of wrongdoing is often cloaked in the guise of commonality, suggesting that the ubiquity of an act negates its immorality. Yet, today's first reading dispels this illusion. Despite being outnumbered, Elijah's solitary stand with God triumphed, reminding us that divine alliance outweighs any human majority. The notion that "everyone is doing it" holds no weight against the strength derived from "the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth." ...