HOMILY FOR THE 24TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR B.
Isaiah 50:5-9; Psalm 116:1-6.8-9; James 2:14-18; Mark 8:27-35. “WHO ARE YOU?” By: Rev. Fr. Charles Onyeka Ezejide • It is not something new for us as Nigerians to see two people arguing or quarreling and throw tantrums at each other and make statements like: “Do you know who I am?”, “Do you know who my father is?”, “Do you know who my husband is?”. Statements like these set the tone for our today’s reflection. • On this 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B, we are reminded that we live in a world where people are constantly seeking self-recognition and identity. The worst thing you can do to someone is not to acknowledge his/her rank or status in society or academic qualifications. • Today Jesus wants us to reflect on what our identity is. Who are we and what are we called to be? The question “who are you?” is personal. Who are you in the c...