GENESIS 37:3-4, 12-13, 17-28; PSALM 105; MATTHEW 21:33-43, 45-46
THE BAD TENANTS
“Let us kill him: then we shall see what becomes of his dreams.” The first reading today presents us with the story of how Joseph was sold into slavery by his brothers. His brother rejected him and plotted evil against him.
This again reminds us of the plot to kill Jesus. Jesus used a parable to speak of this evil plot against him in the gospel. “This is the landlord’s heir: come, let us kill him” they said. Beloved, we are reminded of the devil‘s plot against our Eternal inheritance. We must resist the devil and make every effort to secure our Eternal inheritance.
Beloved, the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour (1Pet.5:8). Satan desires to snatch and attack our dreams. House-hold enemies like the brothers of Joseph and the bad tenants never ceased to express betrayal, ingratitude, pride and envy. Beloved, during this period, let us make every effort to secure eternal inheritance.
LET US PRAY
Grant, we pray, almighty God, that, purifying us by the sacred practice of penance, you may lead us in sincerity of heart to attain the holy things to come. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Father Daniel Evbotokhai
