Homily for Tuesday of the 2nd Week in Ordinary Time

As we just heard, the Pharisees were critical of Jesus’ disciples for picking heads of grain on the Sabbath and then eating them. They believed this action was a form of work and was not allowed on the Sabbath. They believed that they knew what God expected of people on the Sabbath. In reality, they did not understand at all. 

They believed that they were experts on the matter. In reality, they had critical things to learn from Jesus and His understanding of what was expected on the Sabbath.

When it comes to the ways of the LORD, we all have much to learn from the LORD. He still speaks to us and wants to teach us and enlighten us in and through His Word. And so, we must listen to the Scriptures in a spirit of openness and humility. 

As learners, we come before the Word, not as experts, inviting the LORD to enlighten us and lead us further on our journey of discovery towards the complete truth.+