A Sense of Appreciation! (HOMILY FOR MONDAY OF THE 6TH WEEK OF EASTER MAY 2023
HOMILY FOR MONDAY OF THE 6TH WEEK OF EASTER Acts 16:11-15; Ps.149; John 15:26-16:4a A Sense of Appreciation! The disciples have been going from place to place preaching the goodnews of Christ. They have shown so much zeal and commitment to this course. Whenever the message was accepted, they were obviously filled with joy. Whenever the message was rejected, they refused to be discouraged. In fact, when they lives were in danger, they kept preaching the Word. This kind of zeal is usually associated with someone who has an ulterior motive or a personal gain in championing a course. If we attribute this thought to the missionary endeavour of the disciples, it will mean that their preaching was not selfless, but that they had something personal to gain. If this is true, it will further mean that those who accept the goodnews, were doing the disciples a favour. But this was not the case! The disciples were motivated by a sincere desire to obey Christ command to go make disciples of all nati...