TUESDAY HOMILY OF 13TH WEEK OF THE ORDINARY TIME – YEAR B
TUESDAY HOMILY OF 13TH WEEK OF THE ORDINARY TIME – YEAR B
HOMILY THEME: JESUS REBUKED THE WINDS AND THE SEAS, AND ALL WAS CALM
BY: Fr Deotacious Chikontwe SMA
Amos 3:1-8,4:11-12; Matt. 8:23-27
INTRODUCTION
Good Morning my dear brothers and sisters in Christ, today we celebrate Monday of the 13th Week in the Ordinary Time, Liturgical Calendar Year B.
FROM OUR FIRST READING
In the first reading, God speaks to Israel through Amos. He warns them about their sins and the consequences. God always reveals His plans to His prophets. He wants His people to repent and return to Him. This message is still important for us today. We must listen to God’s warnings and change our ways.
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God’s warnings come from His love for us. He does not want to see us suffer from our sins. He uses prophets to guide us back to the right path. We should pay attention to these messages and reflect on our actions. It is important to listen and make the necessary changes in our lives. When we ignore God’s warnings, we risk facing consequences. These consequences are not punishments, but reminders to return to Him. God desires our repentance and change of heart. We must be willing to listen, repent, and follow His guidance to live a better life.
FROM OUR GOSPEL READING
In our Gospel reading, the disciples are afraid during a violent storm. They wake Jesus, who then calms the storm. They are amazed by His power over nature. This story shows Jesus’ authority and reminds us to trust in Him. When we face life’s storms, we should turn to Jesus. He can bring peace to our troubled hearts. The disciples’ fear shows their lack of faith. Jesus questions why they are afraid and tells them to have faith. This teaches us that faith is crucial in overcoming our fears. When we trust in Jesus, we can face any storm with courage. His presence gives us strength and peace.
CONCLUSION
The liturgy of today is teaching us important lessons. God warns us through His prophets, but we often ignore Him. Jesus shows His power by calming the storm. We need to listen to God and trust in Jesus. These readings encourage us to turn to God in all circumstances.
May you all have a Blessed Tuesday.
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