The Fruit of continuity in God’s Word! (HOMILY FOR WEDNESDAY OF THE 5TH WEEK OF LENT
Homily for Wednesday of the 5th week of Lent Daniel 3:14-20, 24-25, 28; Ps.3; John 8:31-42 The Fruit of continuity in God’s Word! Freedom is priceless! Sometimes it takes some moment of losing it for one to understand what a jewel freedom is. Students breathe some form of fresh air when they graduate from secondary school because it gives a sense of freedom. They are equally happy when they gain admission into tertiary institutions because they become quite free from home and the limitations that comes with home. Generally, everyone struggles to gain and maintain freedom. In the gospel reading of today, Jesus tells us that we also need spiritual freedom. For us to be spiritually free, we must be consistent in living by the Word of God. If we make God’s Word our rule every day, we will come to know the truth and the truth will set us free. Thus, it is the deceit of the devil that can thwart our spiritual freedom. With spiritual freedom, we are able to grow in intimacy with God; we ...