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 or neutralize 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 and
careful so that we can immediately distance ourselves from them. – Marino J.
Dasmarinas
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