The triumph of Good over Evil: Embracing non-violence in the face of injustice (HOMILY FOR MONDAY OF THE ELEVENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR II (JUNE 17 2024)
HOMILY FOR MONDAY OF THE ELEVENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II (JUNE 17 2024) 1King 21:1-16; Ps. 5; Matthew 5:38-42 The triumph of Good over Evil: Embracing non-violence in the face of injustice In the scriptural passage presented today, we witness the continuation of King Ahab's malevolent actions, which are further exacerbated by his wife, Jezebel. Through deceitful means involving the procurement of false testimony, Jezebel orchestrates the acquisition of Naboth's vineyard for Ahab, culminating in Naboth's unjust demise. This narrative serves as a poignant reminder of the plight of the innocent who often become casualties of the ambitions of those in power. The prevailing societal ethos glorifies the adage 'might makes right,' perpetuating the subjugation of the impoverished and defenseless by the affluent and influential. However, in the face of such adversity, our Savior, Jesus Christ, imparts wisdom in today's Gospel, advocating for a path of non-retali...