Throughout His ministry, Jesus experienced growing opposition from the religious leaders as His popularity among the people grew. The leaders were afraid the people would mount a rebellion if they arrested Him. So, instead of attacking Jesus directly, they would go after Him with a succession of questions in an attempt to catch Him in a way that would discredit Him either with the people or with the Roman authorities. On the face of it, it appeared the leaders were sincere, but they had hidden agendas, including their own opinions about what the Messiah was supposed to do and what it means to be a part of His kingdom.
We, too, come to Jesus with our own agendas. Yes, all of us come to Jesus with things that we need or want in life, and that is good. But, so often, throughout the history of the Church, people have used our religion as an excuse for violence, hatred, bigotry, discrimination, and censure, simply to support and promote their own narrow and, sometimes, warped sense of world order.
Genuine prayer is always inspired by the Holy Spirit. It required setting aside our own agendas, prejudices, and fears, and letting the Spirit enter our minds and hearts and guide us in the way to live and to pray.+
Homily for Wednesday of the 14th Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for Tuesday of the 14th Week in Ordinary Time
Monday of the 14th Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Homily for Saturday of the 13th Week in Ordinary Time (Deacon Matt)
Homily for the Feast of St. Thomas, Apostle
Homily for Thursday of the 13th Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for Wednesday of the 13th Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for Tuesday of the 13th Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles
Homily for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Homily for Saturday of the 12th Week in Ordinary Time (Deacon Matt)
Homily for Friday of the 12th Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for Thursday of the 12th Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for the Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist (Deacon Matt)
Homily for Tuesday of the 12th Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for Monday of the 12th Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Homily for the Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Homily for the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
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