SERMON/HOMILY FOR TUESDAY OF THE FIRST WEEK OF LENT 20TH FEBRUARY 2024
SERMON/HOMILY FOR TUESDAY OF THE FIRST WEEK OF LENT 20TH FEBRUARY 2024 Isaiah 55:10-11; Ps.34; Matt.6:7-15 By the Word of God… The first reading of today contains God’s promise on the viability of His Word. The Word of God is not mere spoken words but retains its capacity to bring into being that which never existed as it was at the time of creation. It is very insightful that the scriptures opened with the tenacity of God’s Word – how the Word was used in creation. The next time man was to be “recreated” through redemption, the Word took flesh, dwelt amongst men and surely brought about man’s salvation. When the Word was to physically depart the world, it promised its ever abiding presence through the Holy Spirit. This promised was fulfilled at Pentecost and continues to be fulfilled even in our time. We dare not also forget that Jesus himself choose a profound way to substantially remain with us in the Holy Eucharist. So in the Eucharist, the Word becomes our food for eternal li...