Homily for Saturday of the 25th Week in Ordinary Time

Today's Gospel talks about a time when everyone was amazed by Jesus. He had just healed a boy who suffered from seizures, and everyone was in awe of what God had done through Him. However, Jesus knew that despite the support He was receiving, it wouldn't last. He knew He would suffer the same fate as many prophets before Him. Even at the peak of His notoriety, He said, "The Son of Man is to be handed over to men."

For Jesus, admiration meant little. His primary motivation was to do God's will and complete His selfless work. Despite the danger, he felt compelled to go to Jerusalem because He believed that the people needed to hear His message, even if it meant His own death.

Our faith calls us to make Jesus' priorities our own, to be about God the Father's business, and to do God's will with the opportunities we have. This will bring not just the momentary pleasure of applause but the more profound joy that comes from living the real purpose of our lives.