Saturday 27th June 2020
12th week in ordinary time year
II
Lamentations 2:2,10-14,18-19,
Matthew 8:5-17
I once asked a friend who lives
in Europe what he thinks is the problem why religious activities seem to be
dwindling in his environment. He was very quick to blame the fact that the
standard of living in many European countries are very good that many people
have only a few things to pray for. Some people also believe that many rich
people do not take religion serious because they have little or nothing to pray
for.
The centurion in the gospel
reading of today shows us that life is more than what we have and who we are.
What we need from God is more than physical things. This is indeed very true
because I have seen many rich people who are very committed to religious
activities. The centurion in the gospel reading of today was a very rich and
influential man, but his faith in Jesus is very amazing. He is not just afraid
to talk to Jesus, but also has an amazing faith.
Jesus therefore calls us to that
type of life with him. The more we are comfortable and influential in life, the
closer we should be to Jesus for he is the source and summit of everything. God
help us. Amen
Fr Michael Osatofoh Eninlejie MSP
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