Homily for Tuesday of the 3rd Week of Advent

Jesus tells a brief parable today about two sons, one saying he would do his father’s will but failing to and the other who, at first, refused but then did so.

 

True discipleship, that is, following the will of God is found in the depths of our hearts and our souls and it is expressed most powerfully in our actions, but in our words and attitudes as well. Discipleship is the expression of a deep desire to follow the will of God and to serve God with humility and, through our words, actions and attitudes, to mirror to others Christ’s love for us.

 

Many things keep us from answering the call of discipleship: human limitations, imperfections, and sinfulness. But the true disciple humbly acknowledges these failures and limitations and continues to work toward the fullest expression of what it means to call oneself a follower of Christ.

 

Let us ask God for the graces we need to truly live as Disciples of Christ. May Christ dwell in the depths of our hearts and souls and may we live, learn, and love as His faithful followers.+