Homily for Saturday of the 11th Week in Ordinary Time

Every person must carefully consider their life and how to live it. We must make the wisest choices we can and follow them with conviction. Often, people make themselves miserable by not taking the time to assess their values and instead adopting the values of those around them, often basing their decisions on pleasure, which can be contradictory and always changing. Settling issues based solely on seeking pleasure leads to serious problems and confusion.

In our first reading Joash, instead of standing on his own feet, followed the values of those around him whose interests were in their own pleasure and power. Zechariah confronted Joash, making him realize the contradiction in his life. But Joash refused to consider and accept this revelation. This led him to the terrible decision to kill Zechariah. This illustrates the impossibility of serving two masters and the importance of making a positive choice.

Jesus urges us to pursue divine things rather than earthly things. He reassures us that God cares for His creation and protects those who follow His will despite our inescapable ups and downs. Conversely, those who rely on earthly possessions are warned of the folly of placing their trust in things that do not last, as illustrated by the story of the man who focused on material wealth and died suddenly. Instead, Jesus urges us to prioritize the value of seeking God above all else.