DAILY HOMILIES #saint monica

One thing we notice in today’s first reading is that among the twelve sons of Jacob, Judah received the greatest blessing, even though he was not the eldest. Judah’s blessing even included a clause stating that his brothers would bow and sing his praises.

Jesus did not condemn tithing; He said it is less important than justice, mercy, and faith. This means that on the last day, God will never ask why you refused to pay your tithes. Instead, He will ask you why you failed to practice justice, mercy and faith. We will be judged for failing to feed the hungry, giving drinks to the thirsty, visiting the sick and the prisoners, etc. If you do not feel like tithing or you do not believe in it, you are not sinning.