DAILY- HOMILY

JUNE 1, 2013
MEMORIAL, ST JUSTIN, MARTYR
SATURDAY 8TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME – YR I

Sir 51:12-20 / Ps 19: 8. 9. 10. 11 / Mk 11:27-33

Sirach 51:12-20
That is why I will give you thanks and praise and bless the Name of the Lord. In my youth, before I set out on my travels, I openly sought wisdom in prayer; before the Temple I asked for her and I will pursue her to the end of my days. While she blossomed like a ripening cluster, my heart was delighted in her; my feet followed the right path, because from my youth I searched for her. As soon as I began listening to her she was given to me, and with her, much instruction. With her help I made progress and I will glorify him who gives me wisdom, for I decided to put it into practice and ardently seek what is good. I shall not regret it. My soul has struggled to possess her. I have been attentive to observe the Law, and after my faults I have stretched out my hands to heaven and lamented my ignorance of her. My love of her increased and I found her in repentance. It was through her from the beginning that I learned to possess my heart. She will not forsake me.

Mark 11:27-33
They were once again in Jerusalem. As Jesus was walking in the Temple, the chief priests, the teachers of the Law and the elders came to him and asked, "What authority do you have to act like this? Who gave you authority to do the things you do?" Jesus said to them, "I will ask you a question, only one, and if you give me an answer, then I will tell you what authority I have to act like this. Was John's preaching and baptism a work of God, or was it merely something human? Answer me." And they kept arguing among themselves, "If we answer that it was a work of God, he will say, `Why then did you not believe him?'" But neither could they answer before the people that the baptism of John was merely something human, for everyone regarded John as a prophet. So they answered Jesus, "We don't know," and Jesus said to them, "Neither will I tell you what authority I have to act as I do."

REFLECTION
In many instances we read about how the chief priests, teachers of the law and elders want to get one over Jesus. They want the people to see that Jesus did not deserve to be called a great teacher, nor a prophet, nor a miracle worker. They wanted to prove him false. So, thinking that Jesus could not answer them, they post trick questions, "By what authority do you act?" They were pretty sure he could not answer this. Of course, they were wrong for Jesus threw back a question to them that they could not answer. Either way their answers would put them on the spot.

Here we see the limited mind of man. The authorities abused their knowledge and put heavy burden on people under them. Because of pride it was impossible for them to admit that Jesus spoke the truth to which they were blind.

Sometimes we too act as if we have the answers to everything in this world. Like the authorities in Jesus' time, we too fail to realize the real authority that came from heaven. We also question God with our limited understanding, dictating Him with our will.

Only in humility can we recognize Jesus' authority. God has not made it difficult for us to find out what He wants. He has given us the Scriptures to teach, guide and instruct us daily. Do we read His word every day so that we may be directed by Jesus? It is time that we give importance to His word and stand witness to Jesus' authority.

PRAYER REQUESTS
We pray …
… for a deep and profound respect for life, especially for the unborn.
… for the speedy recovery and healing of
- Elizabeth Lim
- Nick Lucena
- Debbie, Jo, Carolyn, Chuck, Vita, Mary Ann R, Al C, Netta, Gene L & Fr Larry
- Renan Lacida
… for the personal intentions of
- Pauline
- Beny Chua
- Emma Quicho
… Birthday: Jean - Mikael Billanes
… for the eternal repose of the souls of
- Natividad Cuasay Diangkinay
- Irene Suzanne M. Centeno
- Ernesto Apacible
Eternal rest grant unto them and may perpetual light shine upon them. May they and all the dearly departed rest in peace.
… 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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