SERMON/HOMILY FOR THURSDAY SECOND WEEK OF LENT 29TH FEBRUARY 2024
SERMON/HOMILY FOR THURSDAY SECOND WEEK OF LENT 29TH FEBRUARY 2024 Jeremiah 17:5-10; Ps.1; Luke 16:19-31 Help according to your capacity In the first reading of today, the Lord speaking through Prophet Jeremiah, says that the man who puts his trust in man is cursed, while the man who puts his trust in God is truly blessed. The reason is that the help of man is limited and so cannot stand the test of time; but the help of God is unlimited and ever available. In the gospel reading, Jesus used the example of the Rich man and Lazarus to demonstrate this truth. The name of the rich man is not known only that he was wealthy. This is quite common. For example, when a man acquires a chieftaincy title, people no longer refer to him by his name but by “Chief”. If you ask after him using his name, people may refer you to his namesake in the neighbourhood. But then, this was not a problem. The rich man is not shown to be a sinner, a lawbreaker or one who is lackadaisical towards temple worship. His...