Homily Offered at the OLPH School Mass
Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011224.cfm
In our Reading from 1st Samuel, we are reminded that the Lord is faithful, and we need to be aware of the many blessings God gives us. For example: be thankful/grateful for our families, our faith, our parish [Fr. Marty pastor, pastor emeritus Msgr. Sacks, the deacons], our school [principal, teachers, staff and classmates].
In the Gospel the paralytic and his friends believe Jesus can help, BUT the most important part of the healing is Jesus forgiving his sins. Jesus’ forgiveness enables us to receive Him in the Eucharist, the gift that nourishes and strengthen us. Today’s healing reminds us to have Jesus as the center of our lives.
Remember at the beginning of the school year we learned to Prepare and Participate for/at Mass. We enter Church in silence because we are entering holy space, we are visiting a special person’s home & we make the sign of the cross reverently placing two fingers in Holy water in the Baptismal Font.
We come to Mass to give thanks and to serve God. So, everything we do: How we enter, How we are present, How we kneel, sit, stand and sing are important. Our attentiveness of to the Word of God, The Gifts Offered, the Eucharistic Prayer & the reception of the Eucharist are special times.
We sing the hymns at Mass to praise God, so we should sing like we would at a Taylor Swift concert with joy in our hearts. How can we give to God our: Personal Best?
By living our lives, the Way Jesus wants us too.
May God Be Praised.
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