GIVE GOD YOUR BEST | Homily 22 October 2023 with Fr. Jerry Orbos, SVD on the 29th Sunday
GIVE GOD YOUR BEST
HOMILY | 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 22, 2023
This Holy Mass is celebrated via online and presided by the Rev. Fr. Jerry Orbos, SVD (Missionary to SVD-PH Central Province/ SVD Mission - Superior Delegatus and Vocation Promoter) at the Diocesan Shrine of Jesus the Divine Word at Christ the King Mission Seminary, Quezon City.
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The story is told about a man who was asked how many hours he spends working on weekdays, and his response was: “Walong oras” (eight hours). When asked if he has time for church on Sundays, his response was. “Walang oras” (no time)!
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In today’s Gospel (Matthew 22:15-21), Jesus reminds us: “Then repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God.” We ask ourselves today: Am I giving to God the gratitude and the honor I owe him? Is God my God, or have I made money and worldly achievements, affairs, and relationships my God?
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Some days ago, a young executive came to me for counseling. Business was good, money was coming in abundantly and fast. So, what’s the problem? She was getting so exhausted and stressed, and she was getting sick and getting burned out. She was on a roll, but work was taking its toll. There is a price to pay for those who spend their lives searching and serving almighty money.
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Someone said that in life we juggle five balls, namely, family, friends, work, health, God. Of these five balls, only work is made of rubber, i.e., if you drop it, it can bounce back. But family, friends, health, and God are made of glass, i.e., if you drop them, they can be shattered and could be lost and cannot be recovered. May we not be so focused on work as to neglect or take for granted our family, friends, health, and God!
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Without God, we end up living boastful lives. Without God, we end up living sinful lives. Without God, we live fearful lives. When we come to
