Homily for Friday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time
Description
In our Gospel passage, Jesus is dining with some Pharisees and other devout individuals. There is a theory that the man with the open wound was intentionally brought to the dinner to trap Jesus, testing whether He would heal him on the Sabbath. Typically, a person who is sick would not have been invited as a guest. However, Jesus was willing to take the challenge.
Without hesitation, He healed the man and sent him on his way.
Even today, we often see people who appear very religious and pious yet fail to show respect and compassion for others in times of need.
Our Lord's approach is always to treat others with love and respect, no matter the circumstances. He calls us to follow His example. The way Jesus interacts with others should also guide our actions. All religious and devout practices mean little if we do not embody love, mercy, and compassion and actively help those in need.
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