DAILY- HOMILY

FEBRUARY 4, 2012
SATURDAY 4TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR II

1 Kgs 3:4-13 / Mk 6:30-34

1 KINGS 3:4-13
The king used to sacrifice at Gibeon, the great high place; on the
altar there he had offered a thousand burnt offerings. It was in
Gibeon, during the night, that Yahweh appeared to Solomon in a dream
and said, "Ask what you want me to give you." Solomon answered, "You
have shown your servant David my father a great and steadfast love
because he served you faithfully and was righteous and sincere towards
you. You have given him proof of your steadfast love in making a son
of his sit on his throne this day. And now, O Yahweh my God, you have
made your servant king in place of David my father, although I am but
a young boy who does not know how to undertake anything. Meantime,
your servant is in the midst of your people whom you have chosen—a
people so great that they can neither be numbered nor counted. Give
me, therefore, an understanding mind in governing your people that I
may discern between good and evil. For who is able to govern this
multitude of people of yours?" Yahweh was pleased that Solomon had
made this request. And he told him, "Because you have requested this
rather than long life or wealth or even vengeance on your enemies;
indeed, because you have asked for yourself understanding to discern
what is right, I shall grant you your request. I now give you a wise
and discerning mind such as no one has had before you nor anyone after
you shall ever have. "I will also give you what you have not asked
for, both wealth and fame; and no king shall be your equal during your
lifetime.

MARK 6:30-34
The apostles returned and reported to Jesus all they had done and
taught. Then he said to them, "Go off by yourselves to a remote place
and have some rest." For there were so many people coming and going
that the apostles had no time even to eat. And they went away in the
boat to a secluded area by themselves. But people saw them leaving,
and many could guess where they were going. So, from all the towns,
they hurried there on foot, arriving ahead of them. As Jesus went
ashore, he saw a large crowd, and he had compassion on them for they
were like sheep without a shepherd. And he began a long teaching
session with them.

REFLECTION
All-in! That's just the way God is for us. Knowing the needs of our
mind, body, and soul, He is there to bestow strength and sustenance
because of His infinite love for us.

When Solomon humbly beseeched for wisdom to effectively govern God's
chosen people, he got it and more. When the multitude was hungry for
physical and spiritual nourishment, Jesus gave a bounty of food and
teachings even while already tired from a long day's work. Clearly,
God provides when and to what extent it is right for us to receive.
Being human, however, we oftentimes pray more for what we want rather
than for what we really need.

Recall the last time we were at a buffet dinner. Did we get a far
greater variety and quantity than what was healthy for us? Did we only
force ourselves to consume every morsel just to avoid wastage even
while fully sated? Or worse, did we leave so much on the plate, food
untouched and thrown away?

As we do everything to overcome seemingly never-ending challenges, let
us learn to surrender our fate to God. Let us cleanse ourselves of
useless worries, avarice, and greed.

Let us trust that the Lord is all we will ever need.

PRAYER REQUESTS
We pray …
… for a deep and profound respect for life, especially for the
unborn.
… for the speedy recovery and healing of
- Tung-Jou Sheh
- Stella Sison
- Chief Samrose Anyaugo
… Birthday: Beth Yap
… for the personal intentions of
- Dr. Ugo Anyaugo, Mr. Ogechi Anyaugo, Barr Obinna Okoronkwo, Barr Mrs
Barbs Adaugo Okoronkwo, Mr .Ifeanyi Anyaugo, Mr Chuboy Anyaugo,
Cordelia Anyaugo, Kelechi Ozurumba
… for all the prayer intentions in the MTQ Dailyprayer Diary.
… for families who are in need of healing
… 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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