SERMON/HOMILY FOR SATURDAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF EASTER 6TH APRIL 2024
SERMON/HOMILY FOR SATURDAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF EASTER 6TH APRIL 2024 Act 4:13-21; Ps.118; Mark 16:9-15 The Supremacy of the Divine Law The drama that ensued after the healing of the lame man continues in today’s first reading. It was obvious to the elders and the Scribes that the power of God was at work in the disciples, not just in the healing event, but also with the boldness these uneducated and common men spoke. In an attempt to put God aside and enthrone themselves, the elders and scribes will not succumb to the power of God that is made manifest in their midst. They would even warn the disciples not to speak in the name of Jesus anymore. The response of Peter and John is something Christians need to make personal: “whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, you must judge; for we cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard”. What a courage and conviction the disciples had; just like that of Shedrack, Meshack and Abadenego. Peter and John ma...