DATE : 27/2/2021
EVENT : Saturday of the first week of Lent
COLOUR:Violet
READINGS : Deuteronomy 26:16-19; Resp. Psalm 118:1-2,4-5,7-8; Matthew 5:43-48.
THEME: OBEDIENCE TO GOD BRINGS JOY
Greetings beloved people of God. I welcome you to "My Catholic Homily Digest". On this Twenty Seventh day of February, I wish to reflect with you on the theme: " Obedience To God Brings Joy". Beloved, how do you feel whenever you go against your conscience to do things that are morally unacceptable? How do you feel each time you consciously falter or go against the laws of God? How do you feel each time you commit a sin? Do you feel bad? Do you feel some level of regret or remorse? Do you quickly acknowledge your sin and rush back to God? Or do you just seat back without feeling a pinch of pain in your conscience? Dearest, God cannot compel us to obedience, but he expects us to comply with his laws and decrees. He expects us to flee from sin and all forms of wrongdoings. Not just because it is fitting and just to do so, but because obedience brings some level of contentment, joy and a sense of fulfillment in our hearts. Our hearts are meant for love, for peace, for obedience, for forgiveness and for trust. Hence, whatever goes against this, defeats the makeup of the heart and brings sadness.
In the first reading of today, we are told that God's intention is for all of us to follow and keep his commandments. He wants all us who are his promised children, to enjoy his favours and blessings. But, as a holy and a just God, he only ask that we obey and keep his laws and to feel remorse for sins committed. Beloved, there is joy in obeying God. You will notice that whenever you followed the directions of your conscience, and do not fall into any temptations, You always felt some level of joy within yourself. You will also notice that each time you go out of your way to reconcile and make peace with your adversary, you always felt proud of your actions. It pays to live in peace, it pays to obey God, and it brings internal joy to avoid sin and wrongdoings.
Child of God, if you want to experience peace of mind. If you want to have joy unending, if you desire to have the promises of God, then, keep his laws and ordinances. If you want to be a true Christian, love your enemies, pray for those who hate you and show good examples. To be a true Christian means that you must strive to become like Christ. To go against the popular and conventional way of thinking and acting.
Oh that today you would listen to his voice harden not your hearts (Ps.95:7-8).
LET US PRAY : Lord Jesus, help me to always find pleasure and joy in keeping your promise...
The Lord be with you....... and with your Spirit.
May Almighty God bless you in the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit ....Amen
HAPPY WEEKEND BELOVED FRIENDS
@ Fada Emmanuel Nnamdi Megwara, MSP. ⛪
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