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Tuesday Jan 14, 2020
Homily for January 14, 2020
Tuesday Jan 14, 2020
Tuesday Jan 14, 2020
The witnesses in Capernaum wondered about Jesus; they were fascinated by the authority of His teaching and His power over evil spirits. But this really wasn’t new. Prophets who came before him Had struggled with evil spirits. Recall Moses’ encounter with the magicians in Egypt and his command over the forces of evil and destruction (Exodus 7:22; 8:3).
What was unique about Jesus is well-expressed in St. Paul’s letter to the Hebrews: He is the one who, during His earthly life, was made lower than the angels, but is now crowned with glory and honor, “that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone.” He is the leader of our salvation, Himself brought to perfection by His sacrificial agony during His Passion. He brings us into a family relationship with God, for now “the one who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one Father.” (Hebrews 2:5-12)
We can take joy from this basic fact: Jesus considers us His own brothers and sisters. His life’s work was to gather us together as God’s family, and His intention was clear, “I will proclaim your name to my brethren, in the midst of the assembly I will praise you.”
This reality calls us to live life actively and prayerfully; to interact with others in promoting the Kingdom of God; to realize that Jesus has shared each of our trials and temptations so that in Him we arrive at our full character as children of God. +
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