See, I have made two more.’, 23 His master said to him, ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. Then he went away. Psalm 95 In Jesus' approach, our focus belongs on the person, not the offense. Copyright © The National Catholic Reporter Publishing Company | 115 E. Armour Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64111 | 1-800-444-8910. Romans 13:8-10 The prophet of today's Scriptures has a task like that which Langston Hughes assigned to artists when he said, "Perhaps the mission of an artist is to interpret beauty to people — the beauty within themselves.". but says nothing about what people should do next. No, Ezekiel's much more arduous mission was to protect his people from the evil in their own community, the thankless task of saving people from themselves. 26 His master said to him in reply, ‘You wicked, lazy servant! Immediately. This week, Christians throughout the world begin our annual celebration of the Season of Creation (Sept. 1-Oct. 4). Copyright © 2020 | Powered by Kenyan Life and Catholicreadings.org, We at Catholicreadings.org are excited to bring to you this marvelous Android Catholic Daily Readings App that will brighten up your day, every day. Tomorrow’s Catholic Daily Readings for November 16 2020 Mass, Monday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time, November 15 2020, Sunday Mass Readings Homily Theme: Parable of the Talents: To Everyone Who Has, More Will Be Added and He Will Become Rich – Matthew 25:14-30, Matthew 13:12, Luke 19:11-28, About Us | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Contact Us January 26, 2020 (Readings on USCCB website) COLLECT PRAYER. He teaches that we are responsible to try to save the sinner. Ordinary Time: September 6th Twenty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time . Ezekiel 33:7-9 Jesus told his disciples this parable:14 “A man going on a journey called in his servants and entrusted his possessions to them. September 06, 2020 (Readings on USCCB website) COLLECT PRAYER.

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If he listens to you, you have won over your brother. God warned Ezekiel that if he didn't speak out, he would be responsible for the fate of evil people. That would have been easy. 24 Then the one who had received the one talent came forward and said, ‘Master, I knew you were a demanding person, harvesting where you did not plant and gathering where you did not scatter; 25 so out of fear I went off and buried your talent in the ground. Pity this poor prophet! He proposes a four-step, incremental approach to call members of the community to amend their ways, beginning with a one-to-one conversation about the issue, additional witnesses are called in if necessary, and then going to a synod, or formal gathering of the Christian community. Catholic Sunday Readings for November 15 2020 Mass: Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A – Lectionary: 157, Catholic Mass Readings for November 15 2020, Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A. Genuine prophecy is motivated by love: love of God's creation and God's people, the offended and the offenders alike. Wordlessly, they depict a Confucian teaching: "See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil."

4 Behold, thus is the man blessedwho fears the LORD.5 The LORD bless you from Zion:may you see the prosperity of Jerusalemall the days of your life.R. 3 When people are saying, “Peace and security, ” then sudden disaster comes upon them, like labor pains upon a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. That counsel may contribute to a peaceful life, but it doesn't fit the tradition of Jesus and Ezekiel. People often think of the prophet as a naysayer like the cartoon character who carries a sign proclaiming, "The end is near!" The addition of COVID-19 to the crises of Earth and relationships has proven that everyone on Earth is intimately connected. The prophet names evil in order to reveal the alternative. (Collect, Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time) Reading (Lectio) Read the following Scripture two or three times. Gospel Truth for the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. In today's Gospel, Jesus outlines his methodology for dealing with community members who perpetrate evil. If he listens to you, you have won over your brother. See, I have made five more.’, 21 His master said to him, ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant.

So you knew that I harvest where I did not plant and gather where I did not scatter? He said, ‘Master, you gave me five talents. Our response must be tailored to the need. It demands immense integrity on the part of those who initiate it and the community that moves it forward. … Jesus is teaching us that when someone is doing us wrong, our responsibility is to try to win that person over. The Challenge of Reducing Waste: A Parish Guide From the Gospel according to Matthew MT 18:15-20, Jesus said to his disciples: “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. Blessed are those who fear the Lord. Pencil Preaching: Scripture and sketches meet in this daily reflection on the Word. Take the talent from him and give it to the one with ten. 5 For all of you are children of the light and children of the day. 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11 Her husband, entrusting his heart to her, has an unfailing prize. Copyright © 2017-2020 Dicasterium pro Communicatione - All rights reserved. Gospel Truth: Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 6 Sept 2020 In this week's edition of "Gospel Truth”, the late Jill Bevilacqua and Seán-Patrick Lovett bring us readings and reflections from the Gospel of St. Matthew 18:15-20 of the Twentieth-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. [St. Joseph Sr. Mary M. McGlone serves on the congregational leadership team of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.]. 28 Now then!
Catholic Mass Readings for November 15 2020, Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A 1st Reading – Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31 10 When one finds a worthy wife, her value is far beyond pearls. This Election is More Important Than Ever.

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sunday of the Word of God . Blessed are those who fear the Lord. Three sculpted monkeys sit, each responsibly covering eyes, ears or mouth. Today's readings portray prophets as people grounded in hope. 3rd-sunday-of-ordinary-time-the-politics-of-bi-polar-extremism. Come, share your master’s joy.’, 22 Then the one who had received two talents also came forward and said, ‘Master, you gave me two talents. Again, amen, I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be granted to them by my heavenly Father. 30 And throw this useless servant into the darkness outside, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth.'”. Since you were faithful in small matters, I will give you great responsibilities. Presentation of the Lord We Carry the Light of Christ. Pope Francis suggests that the Spirit may be working uniquely through this trifecta. 11 Her husband, entrusting his heart to her, has an unfailing prize. 1a) Blessed are those who fear the Lord. 4th-sunday-of-ordinary-time-a-jesus-leads-us-up-a-mountain . 18 But the man who received one went off and dug a hole in the ground and buried his master’s money. The moment has come to remember that we are Christians, people baptized to be prophets not blind, deaf and silent sculpted monkeys. 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time Salt Light and Discipleship. Ezekiel wasn't called to be a sentry warding off marauders.

Like the exile for Israel, COVID-19 combined with climate change and our growing awareness of systemic racism may be a blessing in disguise offering us a graced, perhaps last, chance to change the course of our history. Let's start with Ezekiel.