1 John 1:5 -2:2 / Matthew 2:13-18
Human pride and ego are the causes of many problems in life and in relationships.
And human pride and ego becomes a big problem especially when it is boosted by power and might.
And when pride and ego get out of control, there will be tragedy and disaster.
As it was in the case of king Herod.
His pride and ego, his fears and insecurity, spun out of control when he realized that he had been outwitted by the wise men.
He was so furious that he did the inhumane thing, and that is to order the killing of the male children under two years old.
Not only innocent blood was shed, the victims were little children who were defenseless and helpless.
Their blood cries out throughout history as they are remembered in this feast of the Holy Innocents.
May we also hear their cries and realise that our pride and ego can cause tragedy and disaster.
Let us also be humble and simple so that we can be more humane and caring especially to little children.