Topic: BE PREPARED
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Sunday Homily, Luke 12:35-40, August 07, 2022
STORY
A ship sank with the only survivor, John. He was able to swim to a nearby island and thus save himself. To his great surprise, he was welcomed by the natives. They had a tradition that one day a stranger would come, and they would make him king for one year. Naturally, John was very happy to know that any reasonable request he made would be granted. He asked what would happen after one year. He learned that he would be sent to a nearby barren island where he would starve to death. Though shocked when hearing this news, he knew what to do. He had to prepare well for his future. He commanded that boats be built to transport good soil, trees, grain for food, and lumber to build a home for him. He then would be able to live comfortably after being king for one year.
GOSPEL, Luke 12:35 -40
A) Servants: Jesus tells the story about a master and his servants. The servants must be ready for the master’s return. “Blessed are those servants whom the master finds vigilant on his arrival.”
B)
Master: The master will reward the servants who are prepared. “He will have them recline at the table and
proceed to wait on them.”
APPLICATION TO LIFE
A)
The servants: We are servants, disciples of Jesus, with a task to perform. We must love God, be good to others, and
ourselves. We must give time to God by
going to Mass and praying daily. We care
for others by giving them our time, concern and being kind. We are good to ourselves by caring for our
spiritual and physical health.
B) Christ our Master: Christ is always with us, protecting, guiding, and caring for us. He will give us peace of heart and strength to live as he lived.
CONCLUSION
John
was vigilant and so he prepared well for his future. We must be ready for Jesus’ sudden return by
doing his will. Jesus, our master, will
reward us with peace of mind and eternal happiness.
