Homily 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A I Homily 5 July 2026 Year A
5 July Zechariah 9:9-10 ; Romans 8:9, 11-13 ; Matthew 11:25-30 My dear friends today we celebrate the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A. The readings of today invite us to discover a God who comes to us not with power or force, but with humility, gentleness, and love. They also challenge us to lay down the burdens we place on ourselves and to find true freedom by allowing Christ to lead our lives through His Spirit. The prophet Zechariah ministered to the people of Judah after they returned from exile in Babylon. Although they had come back to their homeland, life was still difficult. Into this situation, Zechariah gave a message of hope: "Your king is coming to you." This promised King is very different from the rulers of the world. Earthly kings usually display power through armies, horses, and weapons. But Zechariah describes a King who is righteous, victorious, and humble, riding on a donkey instead of a war horse. The donkey is a sign that He comes in peace,...