Homily for Monday
Week 16 of Ordinary Time
July 24, 2023
Ex 14: 5-18
Provincial House, New Rochelle, N.Y.
The children of Israel are quick to despair at the least difficulty, and to blame Moses for their situation. This episode at the Red Sea wasn’t the 1st time; they’d already complained about his efforts to liberate them while still in their slavery in Egypt. And it wouldn’t be their last rebellion against Moses and God’s plans for them.
We might easily
imitate the Hebrews’ bad example when our plans or our expectations run into
objections, obstacles, or resistance, and lose heart. It’s discouraging that our province loses a
relatively young priest[1] or some
promising candidate. Our sins and
frailties might discourage us.
God stood by Moses
and repeatedly delivered his people in spite of their fears and even their
sins. Nor will he abandon us when we
strive to partner with him in the ministry of Christ’s redemption or when we
recommit ourselves as Christ’s disciples.
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