This Week’s Gospel Message

Thursday, August 25th, 2022

This week’s Gospel message for Sunday, August 28th is from Luke 14:1, 7-14.

“On a Sabbath Jesus went to dine at the home of one of the leading Pharisees, and the people there were observing him carefully. He told a parable . . . noticing how they were choosing the places of honor at the table. ‘When you are invited by someone to a wedding banquet, do not recline at table in the place of honor . . . Rather . . . go and take the lowest place so that when the host comes to you he may say, “My friend, move up to a higher position.” Then you will enjoy the esteem of your companions at the table . . . Then he said to the host, ‘When you hold a lunch or a dinner, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or your wealthy neighbors, in case they may invite you back and you have repayment. Rather . . . invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind; blessed indeed will you be because of their inability to repay you.’”

“First, Jesus speaks to the guests, giving them a lesson on humility. Humility is the opposite of pride. When we allow our pride to take over, we are dishonest. We lie about ourselves by flattering ourselves, making ourselves seem better. Next, Jesus speaks to the host. By inviting only those who were already in his social circle, he expected he would soon be able to take advantage of their generosity. Jesus called the host to instead invite those who would find it impossible to repay you. This is true generosity.” SOURCE: Pastoral Patterns, Autumn 2022

DAILY READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday 1 Corinthians 2:1-5; Mark 6:17-29

The Passion of Saint John the Baptist (Memorial) – John rebuked Herod the tetrarch for the nature of his marriage to Herodias, who was both Herod’s niece and his brother’s wife. Herod had John imprisoned, and later beheaded.

Tuesday 1 Corinthians 2:10b-16; Luke 4:31-37

Wednesday 1 Corinthians 3:1-9; Luke 4:38-44

Thursday 1 Corinthians 3:18-23; Luke 5:1-11

Friday 1 Corinthians 4:1-5; Luke 5:33-39

Saturday 1 Corinthians 4:6b-15; Luke 6:1-5

Saint Gregory the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church (Memorial) –Gregory served as chief magistrate of Rome but resigned to become a monk. He served as papal ambassador to Constantinople. Later he was elected abbot of his monastery and then pope. His writings include works promoting the liturgy (Gregorian chant is named after him). He was known as “the Great” for his charity, his sense of justice, his protection of Jewish rights, and his political diplomacy. SOURCE: Living With Christ, August 2022

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