Homily for Saturday of the 19th Week in Ordinary Time

Today's Gospel tells us about an incident where parents brought their children to Jesus, hoping He would lay His hands on them and pray for them. They recognized Jesus as a channel of God's life-giving work and wanted the best for their children. Today, parents who value Jesus and His teachings have the same desire to bring their children to Him, seeing Him as an extraordinary gift from God and wanting the best for their children's spiritual well-being.

In our Gospel, the parents' path was not without obstacles. The disciples initially tried to deter the parents. However, Jesus, in His wisdom, insisted that the children be brought to Him, conquering the resistance of His disciples.

This story serves as a powerful reminder to trust in the Lord's plan. He is always at work, guiding our efforts to bring our loved ones to Him. His desire for others to find life in Him will always prevail, overcoming any obstacles in the way. We must hold onto our faith, knowing that the Lord will always find a way to bring people to Him, regardless of the resistance we may face.