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Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time<\/b><\/a><\/h2>\nSunday October 27, <\/b><\/a><\/p>\nLiturgy of the Word (NAB Translation)<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0Lectionary: 150\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\nReading 1<\/strong><\/p>\nSir 35:12-14, 16-18<\/a><\/p>\nThis week’s Old Testament reading comes from the book of Sirach also known as Ecclesiasticus (which means the Church\u2019s book). This book of the Bible is not found in Protestant Bibles but was considered canonical by the early Christian church and was an important book of wisdom in Jewish tradition during Jesus\u2019 time. The emphasis on this reading is that God is attentive to the prayers of the poor and the humble. This theme of humility before God is present both in this first reading, as well as our responsorial Psalm, and the Gospel Reading<\/p>\n
Responsorial Psalm, <\/b><\/p>\n
Ps 34:2-3, 17-18, 19, 23<\/a><\/p>\nOur responsorial Psalm 34, reminds us of God\u2019s concern for those who are broken-hearted, whose spirits are crushed.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0This is a great set up for the Gospel reading because it implies that God is most pleased with the prayers of humble people.<\/p>\n
Reading 2<\/strong><\/p>\n2 Tm 4:6-8, 16-18<\/a><\/p>\nThe Second Reading comes from the second \u00a0letter of Saint Paul to Timothy\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Here, Paul says famously toward the end of his life \u201cI fought the good fight, finished the race and kept the faith.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0 It is example of what we hope to be able to say at the end of our lives.\u00a0\u00a0 Notice how he acknowledges the Lord as his source of strength saying, \u201cBut the Lord stood by me and gave me power.\u201d<\/p>\n
Gospel Reading<\/strong><\/p>\nLk 18:9-14<\/a><\/p>\nIn our Gospel reading from Luke we are invited to look at how we<\/i> pray, and what our attitude should be.\u00a0 Jesus contrasts two attitudes.\u00a0 Although the Pharisee does good things like tithing and fasting, he fails to fully recognize that even his desire to do these things is itself a gift<\/i> from God, not his own achievement. \u00a0\u00a0The Pharisee is only half-converted to God. \u00a0In the book of James we hear that faith without works is a dead<\/i> faith, but in this<\/i> passage we see a corresponding truth \u2013 that works without faith and love are \u201cdead works<\/i>.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0 Lacking the internal transformation that God is seeking, there is a dis-connect when our works lack humility and charity.\u00a0\u00a0 Notice how the Pharisee\u2019s prayer is basically a monologue– he\u2019s really just reciting a list of his own accomplishments.\u00a0\u00a0 Does he realize he is failing when he looks down his nose at others?\u00a0 Is he really doing everything <\/i>that God requires?\u00a0 Why is there no mention of acts of mercy?\u00a0 \u00a0The truth is that he isn\u2019t justified in feeling superior because his point of comparison <\/i>is flawed.\u00a0 Can any of us claim superiority when we simply compare ourselves to other members of fallen humanity rather than to the holiness of God? \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The lesson for us is that no matter what good we accomplish, we must resist all temptations toward pride, superiority, or taking credit.\u00a0\u00a0 Our attitude rather, should be like the tax- collector in this story who left the temple in God\u2019s favor because of his honesty, humility, and conversion of heart.\u00a0 \u00a0Then of course, we must also do good works like the Pharisee, but these works will have a spiritual value that was lacking in the works of Pharisee.<\/p>\n
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Reflection done by\u00a0Steve Scott<\/p>\n
Theme song \u2013 Ignite \u2013 Soundwave\u00a0soundwave.cc\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\nBackground music<\/strong><\/p>\n\nIrsen’s Tale \u00a0(Kai Ingel<\/a>)\/\u00a0 CC BY-NC- 3.0<\/a><\/div>\nComplect For … (Kosta T<\/a>)\/ CC BY-NC-SA-3.0<\/a><\/div>\nThe Ziggurat (Jan Morgenstern<\/a>)\/ CC BY-NC-ND-3.0<\/a><\/div>\n
Liturgy of the Word (NAB Translation)<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0Lectionary: 150\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Reading 1<\/strong><\/p>\n Sir 35:12-14, 16-18<\/a><\/p>\n This week’s Old Testament reading comes from the book of Sirach also known as Ecclesiasticus (which means the Church\u2019s book). This book of the Bible is not found in Protestant Bibles but was considered canonical by the early Christian church and was an important book of wisdom in Jewish tradition during Jesus\u2019 time. The emphasis on this reading is that God is attentive to the prayers of the poor and the humble. This theme of humility before God is present both in this first reading, as well as our responsorial Psalm, and the Gospel Reading<\/p>\n Responsorial Psalm, <\/b><\/p>\n Ps 34:2-3, 17-18, 19, 23<\/a><\/p>\n Our responsorial Psalm 34, reminds us of God\u2019s concern for those who are broken-hearted, whose spirits are crushed.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0This is a great set up for the Gospel reading because it implies that God is most pleased with the prayers of humble people.<\/p>\n Reading 2<\/strong><\/p>\n 2 Tm 4:6-8, 16-18<\/a><\/p>\n The Second Reading comes from the second \u00a0letter of Saint Paul to Timothy\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Here, Paul says famously toward the end of his life \u201cI fought the good fight, finished the race and kept the faith.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0 It is example of what we hope to be able to say at the end of our lives.\u00a0\u00a0 Notice how he acknowledges the Lord as his source of strength saying, \u201cBut the Lord stood by me and gave me power.\u201d<\/p>\n Gospel Reading<\/strong><\/p>\n Lk 18:9-14<\/a><\/p>\n In our Gospel reading from Luke we are invited to look at how we<\/i> pray, and what our attitude should be.\u00a0 Jesus contrasts two attitudes.\u00a0 Although the Pharisee does good things like tithing and fasting, he fails to fully recognize that even his desire to do these things is itself a gift<\/i> from God, not his own achievement. \u00a0\u00a0The Pharisee is only half-converted to God. \u00a0In the book of James we hear that faith without works is a dead<\/i> faith, but in this<\/i> passage we see a corresponding truth \u2013 that works without faith and love are \u201cdead works<\/i>.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0 Lacking the internal transformation that God is seeking, there is a dis-connect when our works lack humility and charity.\u00a0\u00a0 Notice how the Pharisee\u2019s prayer is basically a monologue– he\u2019s really just reciting a list of his own accomplishments.\u00a0\u00a0 Does he realize he is failing when he looks down his nose at others?\u00a0 Is he really doing everything <\/i>that God requires?\u00a0 Why is there no mention of acts of mercy?\u00a0 \u00a0The truth is that he isn\u2019t justified in feeling superior because his point of comparison <\/i>is flawed.\u00a0 Can any of us claim superiority when we simply compare ourselves to other members of fallen humanity rather than to the holiness of God? \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The lesson for us is that no matter what good we accomplish, we must resist all temptations toward pride, superiority, or taking credit.\u00a0\u00a0 Our attitude rather, should be like the tax- collector in this story who left the temple in God\u2019s favor because of his honesty, humility, and conversion of heart.\u00a0 \u00a0Then of course, we must also do good works like the Pharisee, but these works will have a spiritual value that was lacking in the works of Pharisee.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Reflection done by\u00a0Steve Scott<\/p>\n Theme song \u2013 Ignite \u2013 Soundwave\u00a0soundwave.cc\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Background music<\/strong><\/p>\n