Gospel: Matthew 14:1-12
Although he wanted to kill him, he feared the people, for they regarded him as a prophet. But at a birthday celebration for Herod, the daughter of Herodias performed a dance before the guests and delighted Herod so much that he swore to give her whatever she might ask for.
Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a
platter the head of John the Baptist. The king was distressed, but because of
his oaths and the guests who were present, he ordered that it be given, and he
had John beheaded in the prison. His head was brought in on a platter and given
to the girl, who took it to her mother. His disciples came and took away the
corpse and buried him; and they went and told Jesus.
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Reflection:
Who is King Herod?
King Herod is a tyrant, a leader who will never think twice to suppress anyone who dares cross his path. He will not only suppress, Herod could even order the killing of anyone he wants so that he could remain in power.
Respect for human rights is not part of the vocabulary of Herod, abuse of human rights and dignity are. This is the reason why John the Baptist was imprisoned John did nothing wrong he simply said what was to be truthfully said yet John suffered for it.
Many leaders are like King Herod, they would bully themselves by the use of strong words and autocratic power to achieve what they want. We should be very careful and watchful of these kinds of leaders for they will not do us any good. They will only use and manipulate us and bring us to perdition.
Many Herods are roaming around in this world today we
therefore have to be watchful so that we can immediately distance ourselves
from them. – Marino J. Dasmarinas
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