POWER MADE PERFECT IN WEAKNESS
Jesus can do no mighty work in his home town because he receives no support from there. In fact, we see his own people asking him a series of questions about the knowledge he has acquired, about his antecedents, about his parents and brothers and sisters. Naturally, any person returning to his/her hometown after having achieved success elsewhere would be heartbroken when he/she hears such remarks. We know well that for us to succeed and go about in our normal activities we need at least minimum support from others. Governments of democratic countries fall when they lose support of the elected members of parliament. Marriages go for a spin when husband and wife do not support each other. Jesus goes about doing mighty works elsewhere and does not give up his ministry on account of setback in one place. He moves on with his life and work. In the first Reading Ezekiel is told that he will be sent to the Israelites, a stubborn people in constant rebellion against God. In the second Reading Paul speaks about his weakness. He has prayed over it and the Lord has told him that his grace is sufficient for him.
Liturgical materials for the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
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