DAILY- HOMILY

October 24, 2014

Friday 29th Week in Ordinary Time

[St. Anthony Mary Claret]

Eph 4: 1-6 / Ps 24: 1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 / Lk 12: 54-59 

Reading: Eph 4: 1-6

Therefore I, the prisoner of Christ, invite you to live the vocation you have received. Be humble, kind, patient, and bear with one another in love. Make every effort to keep among you the unity of Spirit through bonds of peace. Let there be one body and one spirit, for God, in calling you, gave the same Spirit to all. One Lord, one faith, one baptism. One God, the Father of all, who is above all and works through all and is in all.

Gospel: Luke 12: 54-59

Jesus said to the crowds, "When you see a cloud rising in the west, you say at once, 'A shower is coming'; and so it happens.   And when the wind blows from the south, you say, 'It will be hot'; and so it is. You superficial people! You understand the signs of the earth and the sky, but you don't understand the present times.  And why do you not judge for yourselves what is fit? When you go with your accuser before the court, try to settle the case on the way, lest he drag you before the judge, and the judge deliver you to the jailer, and the jailer throw you into prison.  I tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the very last penny."

Reflection:

     The theme of today's first reading is to live the vocation we have received. By Baptism, our vocation is to love others. This also continues from the earlier verses of our Gospel from Luke 12:35-53, where Jesus talks about the need to remain vigilant and faithful followers, and that there might come a time, when our faith will be tested as Jesus might become a cause of division as Jesus in verse 51 declares that He will bring division, even in families.  

     Thus, the first part of our Gospel today talks about being able to see the "signs of the times." According to Jesus, we are able to predict the rain and the weather, and yet not see nor appreciate the arrival/presence of the Son of God. The signs that Jesus refers to are His miracles, His Truth and His Preaching. How, indeed, can we not see these special and very visible "signs of the times." 

     The second part of today's Gospel talks about being able to go beyond the requirements of the law. Under normal circumstances, we would take our grievances before a judge or magistrate to settle a dispute. However, under the law of "deeper" love, Jesus recommends making an effort to reach out to settle the dispute before going to the formal justice system.

The law of love for neighbor as ourselves is indeed the vocation that we have received.  The Lord asks even for deeper love as a true sign of our Faith in him.  

Prayer Requests:

We pray ...

... for a deep and profound respect for life, especially for the unborn

... for all the prayer intentions in the MTQ Dailyprayer Diary

... for families who are in need of healing

     * especially Santiago Nicholas Singson

... for world peace and reconciliation

... for wisdom, perseverance and clarity of mind for those who prepare and take their exams:

     * Karen Tuala and Lisette Mandocdoc who will take the bar exams on the four (4) consecutive weekends of October

     * Elmer and Liza who will take their exams on October 25, 26, 28

... for the eternal repose of the soul of Jess Aragon

... that the Lord may bless Lawrence with courage, guidance and discernment to see and pursue the right path, with faithfulness in overcoming his trials

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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