HOMILY FOR TUESDAY 27TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME B
Todays readings most especially the gospel tells us about hospitality and listening to Jesus. Both actions are good however, when we must pay attention to that which is important - we must listen to Jesus. The fact remains that when we listen to Jesus, we become better persons by being hospitable and taking care of those around us just as Jesus did.
The episode is also intended to teach us where we should place our priorities. Presenting Martha as a dynamo of action and Mary as a true listener to the word of God, today’s Gospel invites us to serve others with Martha’s diligence, after recharging our spiritual batteries everyday by prayer, listening to God and talking to God as Mary did. We are able to minister truly to the needs of others only after welcoming God’s words into our hearts, minds, and living.
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, we need to pay attention to what God is telling us everyday of our lives. If we do not listen to God, our service can become a crushing responsibility, a burden rather than a vocation, an annoyed grumbling rather than a response to the invitation of God.
Just like Martha has become a symbol of action-oriented, responsible people who get the job done. Our world needs such men, women, boys and girls who get the job done. This is certainly true in the Church where we need the active cooperation of many parishioners in its various ministries.
Pax Vobis
Catholic Diocese of Ilorin, Kwara State,
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