THE SPIRITUALITY OF WAITING AND READINESS (HOMILY FOR THE 19TH SUNDAY IN THE ORDINARY TIME OF YEAR C
Theme: The Spirituality of waiting and readiness Wisdom 18:6-9; Hebrew 11:1-2, 8-19; Lk 12:32-38 The first reading from the book of wisdom joyfully recounts the salvific works of God upon Israel at their sojourn from Egypt to the promised land. It reminds us of how the actions of God brought salvation to the virtuous and ruins to their enemies. How the works of God evoked in the Israelites courage, faith confidence and trust in God. The second reading expands this understanding of faith and trust in God. It extols virtuous figures in the history of Israel who led an exemplary life of faith. Outstanding in this context is Abraham, our father in Faith. Through faith and obedience to God's promises, Abraham set out on a journey without knowing where he was going. Through faith in God, Abraham lived in a tent in a strange country while his heart and mind were fixed on the city founded, designed and built by God. Through faith, Abraham and Sarah waited for the fulfilment of the promise...