Ezekiel
18:1-10, 13, 30-32 – Individual Retribution
The
word of the Lord came to me, “What do you mean by repeating this proverb
concerning the land of Israel. “The parents have eaten sour grapes, and the
children’s teeth are set on edge?” As I live, says the Lord God, this proverb
shall no more be used by you in Israel. Know that all lives are mine; the life
of the parent as well as the life of the child is mine; it is only the person
who sins that shall die.
If
a man is righteous and does what is lawful and right – if he does not eat upon
the mountains or lift up his eyes to the idols of the house of Israel; does not
defile his neighbor’s wife or approach a
woman during her menstrual period; do not oppress anyone, but restores to the debtor
his pledge; commits no robbery; give his bread to the hungry and covers the
naked with a garment, does not take advance or accrued interest; withholds his hand
from iniquity; executes true justice between contending parties; follows my
statues, and is careful to observe my ordinances, acting faithfully-such a one
is righteous; he shall surely live, says the Lord God.
Therefore,
I will judge you, o house of Israel, all of you according to your ways, say the
Lord God. Repent and turn from all your transgressions; otherwise iniquity will
be your ruin. Cast always from you all the transgressions that you have committed
against me, and get yourselves a new heart and new spirit! Why will you die, O
house of Israel? For I have no pleasure in the death of anyone, says the Lord
God. Turn, then, and live.
Matthew
19:13-15 – Jesus Blesses Little Children
Then
little children were being brought to him in order that he might lay his hands
on them and pray. The disciples spoke sternly to those who brought them; but Jesus
said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to
such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs.” And he laid his hands on
them and went on his way.
The homily is about Jesus' love for the little children. Jesus expects us to provide the best for our children to grow. God provides the covenant
of marriage in which children can develop values. Jesus teaches us to be like little children. In the first reading, Jesus’ message is to opt for the
spiritual and live below our means as He wants us to imitate him and live faithfully.
We need God continuously so let us
extend our hearts to those who needs help.
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