DAILY HOMILIES #st. bonaventure

God’s kingdom appears mysterious, yet children can easily understand it. To the “wise”, God’s kingdom is hidden, but to infants, God’s kingdom is clear and simple. This is because God’s kingdom goes beyond logic. To make sense of God’s kingdom, you must be able to think like a child. No wonder Jesus said: “Let the children come to me and do not hinder them; for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” (Luke 18:16-17).

Miracles are of great value, but to repent from sin is the ultimate miracle. Every miracle is a sign pointing to God. Please do not get stuck on the sign and forget its meaning. Miracles must lead to repentance; otherwise, they become reduced to mere entertainment. God is disappointed with us when we return to our sinful ways after experiencing His miraculous intervention. Jesus expressed utter disappointment with the towns where most of His miracles had happened because, contrary to His expectations, the people remained stiff-necked in their sinful ways.