Homily for Saturday of the 19th Week in Ordinary Time

Today's Gospel recounts an incident in which parents brought their children to Jesus, hoping that He would lay His hands on them and pray for them. They recognized Jesus as a channel of God's life-giving work and wanted the best for their children. Similarly, parents today who value Jesus and His teachings wish to bring their children to Him, seeing Him as an extraordinary gift from God and wanting what is best for their children's spiritual well-being.

In the Gospel, the parents faced obstacles along their journey. The disciples initially tried to deter them from bringing the children to Jesus. However, Jesus, in His wisdom, insisted that the children be brought to Him, overcoming the resistance of His disciples.

This story serves as a powerful reminder to trust in the Lord's plan. He is always at work, guiding our efforts to lead our loved ones to Him. His desire for others to find life in Him will ultimately prevail, overcoming any obstacles we may encounter. We must hold onto our faith, knowing that the Lord will always find a way to bring people to Him, regardless of any resistance we face.