Readings
I - 1 Jn. 1: 5-2: 2
II - Mt. 2: 13-18
FEAST OF HOLY INNOCENTS
Today the Church celebrates the feast of the holy innocents who had to give up their lives in order to save the Messiah from the wrath of Herod. Herod in his jealousy, hatred, envy and craving for power wanted to put away with the King of kings and so he massacred countless children. The feast on one hand is shocking that God permitted so many children to die but on the other, we must understand the incident with faith that so many children died to save the saviour who had to die in order to save the entire world from the darkness of sin.
The normal reaction to this incident our anger towards Herod who was merciless and evil. Introspect on self to analyse our actions that spur from anger, hatred and jealousy. We may not physically harm others but we do harm them wounding their hearts and minds. Herod allowed himself to be under the control of the evil and so evil actions sprung forth from him. Let us allow ourselves to be controlled by our conscience that is God Himself and let all around us to live in happiness and peace.
