Shikrot Mpwi - Sunday Synopsis with Fr. Justine J. Dyikuk
Second Sunday of Lent, Year, A – March 12, 2017
Readings: Gen 12:1-4A; Responsorial Psalm Ps 33:4-5, 18-10, 20, 20, 22; 2nd
Tm 1:8B-10; Gospel Mt 17:1-9.
Theme: Rise, Do Not Fear!
Beloved in Christ, the
call of Abram/Abraham which we heard about in the first reading from the book
of Genesis (Gen 12:1-4A) reveals Abraham as a
righteousness man who showed fear the exit door in his life. Following God’s
instruction that he should leave his father’s house to a land he would be
shown, Abram courageously took a leap of faith. That leap of faith meant that
he was not afraid of losing his father’s heritage. It further meant that
Abraham believed that God had a better offer for him.
He was at liberty to
doubt God since what God said to him namely, “I will make of you a great nation
and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a
blessing, I will bless those who curse you. All the communities of the earth
shall find blessing in you” was merely a promise. Instead of being afraid, or
searching for a fortune-teller, Abraham believed and went as the Lord directed
him.
At baptism and
confirmation, we heard the voice of God and made a commitment to follow him. No
sooner had we begun our journey than the vicissitudes of life tossed us about
creating fear and doubt. The fear of the future or the unknown is on the rise.
Many young people are caught up in the web of astrology horoscope or zodiac
signs wanting to know their fate in life; the fear of what the future holds for
them has landed many young people in the hands of crooks.
