Theme: Faith in Christ, the Rock On Which the Church is Founded.-HOMILY FOR THE 21ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 27th August 2023
Theme: Faith in Christ, the Rock On Which the Church is Founded.-HOMILY FOR THE 21ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 27th August 2023 Isaiah 2219-23. Psalm 138:1-2a,2bcd-3,6,8bc. Romans 11:33-36. Matthew 16:13-20. In the first reading, a reference is made to "key of the house of David" (Isa.22:22) foretelling the removal of power of the leaders of the people of Israel of the Old Testament, and the transfer of that power to Christ, who in turn handed it to Peter as the head of the Church founded by Christ. The mention of the key of authority seems to be the reason why this reading was chosen today, where today's Gospel describes the giving of the key to Peter. Prophet Isaiah tells Shebna, who was removed from his position of controlling access both to the city and to the king, because he was abusing his power by urging King Hezekiah to revolt against Assyra and call Egypt to his aid. For this, Shebna will be deposed, and, in his place, a true steward will be appointed by Yahweh. I...