The Mature Christian-HOMILY FOR SATURDAY OF THE 20TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME 26th August 2023
The Mature Christian-HOMILY FOR SATURDAY OF THE 20TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME 26th August 2023 Ruth 2:1-3, 8-11; 4:13-17; Ps.128; Matthew 23:1-12 The Mature Christian Often times, the mistakes or misdeeds of some religious leaders or those who are looked up to as role models, constitutes a reason for some others to give up making effort to live a upright live. They will usually say: “if ……could do such a thing, then who am I?” Today, Jesus says to us that we should obey the teachings of those who teach since what they are teaching is from God. However, the fact that one occupies an exalted or religious position does not immune the person from falling or making mistakes. Ordination does not remove the humanness of a Priest. Therefore, in listening to what he preaches, we should not presume that all that he does is right. An action is not right because it was carried out by a man of God. An action is right because it is in consonance with the commandment of God. Therefore, when it is heard ...