The limit of Christian forgiveness (HOMILY FOR THURSDAY OF THE 19TH WEEK IN THE ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 2022
Homily for Thursday of the 19th week in the ordinary time Theme: The limit of Christian forgiveness Ezekiel 12:1-12; Matthew 18:21-19:1 Dearest brothers and sisters in Christ, it is an understatement to say that the world is becoming increasingly rebellious against the things of God. There is seemingly a concerted effort to displace, depose, unseat and expel anything that has to do with the affairs of God. Society believes that it can do without God. The first reading from the book of Ezekiel speaks of the rebellious and disobedient attitude of the people of Israel against God. They worshipped foreign gods and adopted idols as their makers. God tells prophet Ezekiel: Mortal, you are living amid a rebellious house, who have eyes to see but do not see, who have ears to hear but do not hear, for they are a rebellious house” (Ezek 12:2-3). However, God in his infinite mercy and kindness sent the prophet Ezekiel to the house of Israel with a message of repentance. Dramatically no...