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SUNDAY HOMILY, LUKE 6:39-45
February 27, 2022
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GOOD PERSON PRODUCES GOOD STORY
In Abbot John's monastery there were many books
with one being very rare and expensive. One day a visiting monk walked
away with it and tried to sell it to a rich man. The rich man asked Abbot John
about the value of the book. The abbot said it was very valuable but said
nothing more. The rich man told the visiting monk about his visit to the abbot.
The visiting monk was amazed that the abbot said nothing about the book being
stolen. He realised that the abbot did not want to get him into trouble. He
changed his mind about selling the book and returned the book to the
abbot. He pleaded with the abbot to let him stay in the monastery to learn
wisdom from him. His wish was granted and he modelled his life after the
saintly abbot. He learned a good person produces good.
GOSPEL, LUKE 6:39-45
A GOOD PERSON PRODUCES GOOD.
Jesus teaches us that a good tree does not bear
rotten fruit and a rotten tree does not bear good fruit. He explains this by
saying a good person produces good and an evil person produces evil.
APPLICATION
TO LIFE
SUGGESTIONS FOR BEING A GOOD PERSON.
Here are some suggestions on how to be a better
person.
TOWARD GOD.
i) You should pray daily asking God at the
beginning of your day to bless you and your family during the day. At the end
of the day thank him for all his love and care received during the day.
ii) Make every effort to faithfully attend Sunday
Mass and if possible, to receive Holy Communion.
TOWARD OUR NEIGHBOUR.
i) You should speak with kindness and respect
helping people to know more, to be happier and more at peace.
ii) You should listen to others who want to speak.
This requires your time, interest and patience. This is a sign of respect for
them.
TOWARD YOURSELF.
i) You must take care of your heath by eating
properly, resting and getting enough sleep.
ii) Make time to have good communication with your
family and friends. We need the support of others.
CONCLUSION
Abbot John helped the visiting monk who stole an
expensive book from his monastery. The visiting monk did not sell the book he
had stolen rather he asked for forgiveness and to remain in the monastery to
follow the saintly example of the abbot who was a good person who produced
good. Christ teaches us to do good. We do this by praying to God, helping our
neighbour and caring for our health.
