In today's Gospel reading, we heard about a widow mourning the death of her only son. In that time and place, a widow would have no way to provide for herself; she would have to rely on her son. In this case, her only son had died. So, she may have been mourning for her son and the life of poverty and deprivation she saw as her future.
So, Jesus' bringing her son back from the dead was not only a miracle of life after death. It was another example of Jesus' compassion for the poor, the suffering, and those who mourn. A compassion that many find lacking in our world today.
As followers of Jesus, we are called to be His comforting presence to those in need. Through our words, actions, and attitudes, those suffering in any way, can experience the compassionate presence of Christ. May we always be open to God's presence within us so He can work through us whenever He needs to use us as His instruments.
Homily for the Memorial of Saint Athanasius
Homily for Wednesday of the 5th Week of Easter
Homily for Tuesday of the 5th Week of Easter
Homily for the Memorial of St. Catherine of Siena
Homily for the 5th Sunday of Easter
Homily for Saturday of the 4th Week of Easter
Homily for Friday of the 4th Week of Easter
Homily for the Feast of St. Mark, Evangelist
Homily for Wednesday of the 4th Week of Easter
Homily for Tuesday of the 4th Week of Easter
Homily for Monday of the 4th Week of Easter
Homily for the 4th Sunday of Easter
Homily for Saturday of the 3rd Week of Easter
Homily for Friday of the 3rd Week of Easter
Homily for Thursday of the 3rd Week of Easter
Homily for Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Easter
Homily for Tuesday of the 3rd Week of Easter
Homily for Monday of the 3rd Week of Easter
Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Easter
Homily for Saturday of the 2nd Week of Easter
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