DAILY- HOMILY

FEBRUARY 26, 2011
SATURDAY 7TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR I

Sir 17:1-15 / Ps 103:13-14, 15-16, 17-18 / Mk 10:13-16

SIRACH 17:1-15
The Lord created man from the earth and let him return to earth. He
settled a fixed time for them and a set number of days, giving them
power over everything on earth. He endowed them with a strength like
his own, making them in his own image. He put the fear of them in all
living things, thus they had mastery over the animals and birds. He
endowed them with knowledge; he gave them tongue and eyes, ears and a
mind to think with. He filled them with wisdom and knowledge; he
taught them good and evil. He put his own eye in their hearts so they
would understand the greatness of his works. They will praise his holy
Name and relate the magnificence of his creation. He gave them
revealed knowledge as well and handed over to them the Law of life. He
established an everlasting covenant with them and let them know his
judgments. Human eyes saw the splendor of the Glory of God; their ears
heard the grandeur of his voice. He said to them, "Keep yourselves
from all wrongdoing," and to each of them he gave commands regarding
his neighbor. Their conduct is always before the Lord; they cannot
escape his sight.

MARK 10:13-16
People were bringing their little children to him to have him touch
them, and the disciples rebuked them for this. When Jesus noticed it,
he was very angry and said, "Let the children come to me and don't
stop them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly, I
say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child
will not enter it." Then he took the children in his arms and laying
his hands on them, blessed them.

REFLECTION
As adults, whenever we are burdened with problems, haven't we, at some
point, wished we were children again? Children are so loved by Jesus,
he says that the kingdom of God belongs to them. Children know how to
love unconditionally, whereas adults find it difficult to do so.
Children are appreciative of God's creations, whereas adults have
become jaded and can't appreciate the beautiful things around them. We
were all created in the image of God and yet as we grow older, we
credit ourselves for all our successes. We become so attached to what
we have acquired, to our positions, to our physical appearance, etc.

We need to humble ourselves and acknowledge that without God we are
nothing. Let us ask Him to give us the grace to be like a child again
so that we may enter God's kingdom.

PRAYER REQUESTS
We pray …
… for a deep and profound respect for life, especially for the
unborn.
.. healings for: Marge, Gene, Frank, KDTX, Kristen MS, Maria PA, Alex
& Mrs T
… for the speedy recovery and healing of
- Jo Marcelo
- Jun Lee
… for the personal intentions of
- Josheil Dapo
- Cherie Torres
… for all the prayer intentions in the MTQ Dailyprayer Diary.
- Birthday: Jerome Roderick L. Diokno
- Wedding Anniversary: Vincent & Maget Fabella
… for world peace and reconciliation.

Finally, we pray for one another, for those who have asked our prayers
and for those who need our prayers the most.

Have a good day!

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