Asking the wrong question, getting the right Answer
Jul 20, 2025 • Fr Mark Aziz
Ever catch yourself asking God the wrong question? In this powerful homily, Fr Mark shows how Jesus redirects our misplaced curiosities and gifts us the answer we actually need. Drawing on Matthew 18 and Philippians 2, he unpacks three hard‑hitting truths:
True greatness starts with humility
The disciples ask, “Who is the greatest?” Christ answers by placing a child in their midst and saying, “Unless you humble yourselves, you will not enter the kingdom.”
Obedience unlocks exaltation
St Paul tells us that Jesus was exalted precisely because He “humbled Himself… even to death on a cross.” The way up is first down.
Stumbling blocks vs. stepping stones
Pride causes us to trip others and ourselves. Humility guards the “little ones” and leads to holiness without which no one will see the Lord (Heb 12:14).
Fr Mark challenges us to identify the one area we still hold back, bring it to the altar, and let the Holy Spirit transform it today. Liturgies are not habits; they are weekly miracles of transformation.
True greatness starts with humility
The disciples ask, “Who is the greatest?” Christ answers by placing a child in their midst and saying, “Unless you humble yourselves, you will not enter the kingdom.”
Obedience unlocks exaltation
St Paul tells us that Jesus was exalted precisely because He “humbled Himself… even to death on a cross.” The way up is first down.
Stumbling blocks vs. stepping stones
Pride causes us to trip others and ourselves. Humility guards the “little ones” and leads to holiness without which no one will see the Lord (Heb 12:14).
Fr Mark challenges us to identify the one area we still hold back, bring it to the altar, and let the Holy Spirit transform it today. Liturgies are not habits; they are weekly miracles of transformation.