14C Sunday Homily, Luke 10:1-9, July 06, 2025
By Fr. Vincent
Corbelli, MM
STORY
A man returned to his parked car after shopping to find a note in the front seat which read Dear Sir/Madam: I was about to steal your car when I noticed the bumper sticker on your car, “Peace Be With You.” This made me think. If I steal your car, you will have no peace. I also will have no peace for doing such a thing, as this is my first attempt to steal someone’s car. So, I have decided not to steal your car. Peace be with you. Please remember next time to lock your car. Signed: A would-be car thief.
GOSPEL, Luke
10:1-9
A) Jesus tells us
that “the harvest is abundant but the laborers are few.” He traveled throughout the country of Galilee
and found many sick, blind, and hungry persons. He also had only a few friends, called
disciples, to help him.
B) Jesus sent out
disciples and told them to visit the people and when they entered a house to
greet them with the expression, “Peace to this household.” He wanted people to have peace in their homes
and in their lives.
APPLICATION TO LIFE
A) Everyone is
important. For example, if we take up a
collection now to help the poor and you give one dollar, it seems like a small
amount. But, if everyone gives a dollar,
that would amount to about $400, which is not a small amount. The second thing to remember is that we all
have the ability to bring some peace into the lives of others.
B) One thing we
can do to bring peace to others is to forgive those who may have wronged you or
have hurt you in some way. By saying “I
forgive you”, you will bring peace to others. Another thing we can do is to be kind when we
speak to others. People need this
gentleness which also brings them peace.
CONCLUSION
This would-be
thief brought peace into the car owner’s life. Jesus and his disciples brought
peace to others. Jesus wants us to do
the same. Everyone is important and we
all have the ability to help Jesus bring peace to all.
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