The Prophet Amos Tells Us: Stop Listening to Lesser Voices!

The Prophet Amos Tells Us: . . .

In  the first reading, the prophet Amos talks to those that oppose Israel, the enemy of Israel. Amos lived around 760 BC. He tells us about what will happen to the enemies . . . the consequences of what has been done wrong.
Amos, after telling all what will happen, turns to those who are in the great Temple. Those that have come to pray. He addresses the king and to all of the people who have listen to what Amos said to the enemies of Israel.

Amos turns to the people of Israel and proclaims the word of God. The people wanted wickedness against their enemies. Now they hear what else Amos has to say. The Lord sees the wickedness also in the hearts of the people of Israel.

The reading we have today is directed against Israel itself. There is a note the Lord has reach the limits of His patience. The Lord has issued warnings previously that have provoked an empty response. The statements we now hear are remarkable. The Lord says it does not manner how often you come to the Temple. It doesn’t manner how often you offer sacrifices. It doesn’t manner that you make a show of observing the Feast Days . . . if you are going to leave all of that empty.

. . . Stop Listening to Lesser Voices!

In today’s world, we experience the same thing. A person does what he wills during the week and pats himself on the back because he goes to Church on Sunday!

If all of these things do not penetrate your heart, then praying or Mass attendance has very little value. Hear more in the Homily.

Why is Amos telling his message to the people of Israel? He speaks this way . . . to give Israel, one last chance. He speaks this way, in harsh terms to the people of Israel, in the hope it penetrates their hearts. Hear more within the Homily.

Hear Amos’ message to us. He tells us: The Lord, the Creator of the Universe, is Speaking to You! Stop Listening to Lesser Voices!

The Homily concludes with some thoughts about the day’s Gospel. Hear more about the boat story of Jesus and His disciples.

Hear more about the significance this reading has on our own Spiritual Journey. Listen to this Meditation Media.

Note: The Gospel is not included within this audio set. The First Reading is included within this audio set.