Religion & Spirituality
Homily for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Do you ever find yourself discounting someone’s gifts or talents? Do you ever find yourself judging another person based upon where they live, who their family is, or their education? We don’t like it when someone judges us, right? However, oftentimes we tend to judge people before getting acquainted with them; it seems to be almost automatic at times. We know the pain of being judged or ignored because of who we are or what we do, yet we cause the same pain by being judgmental ourselves. Some of the people in the temple dismissed Jesus simply because he was a lowly carpenter. Other individuals in the temple were enthralled by Jesus, his presence, and his teaching. Are you enthralled by Jesus or has Jesus become too familiar to you? Have you lost the thrill, the joy, and the wonder you experienced when Jesus first became real to you and he no longer was just a character in the Bible? Today, sit in Jesus’ presence. Simply sit there quietly and in silence. Jesus is there with you. May your mind and heart be open and recognize his presence. Readings from January 30, 2022: 1st Reading: Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19 Responsorial: Psalms 71:1-2, 3-4, 5-6,15-17 2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13 Gospel: Luke 4:21-30