Fr. Rick’s Gospel Reflection for Wednesday, 29th Week in Ordinary Time  

October 22, 2025,  Luke 12:39-48

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102225.cfm

I will do whatever it takes.  

I often recorded Tampa Bay Rays post-game shows. They always interview the player of the game. Sometimes a defensive player goes to extraordinary lengths to help his team win. Many times, the player sacrifices his body to make a play and does whatever it takes. 

Another example of doing whatever it takes is parents who care daily for a disabled child. The same applies to children who do whatever it takes to make an aging parent as comfortable as possible. We all face challenging situations that push us to be better than we thought we could be.  

In today’s gospel, Jesus used the word “steward” to describe such a person. When I seriously examine the people in my care, I have the chance to bring out the best in them by being the best I can be. Setting an example encourages others to do the same.  

The Gospel Challenge:  
Look at the people you are responsible for in life —whether in family, work, or friends, or the people you hang out with during sports or other activities. What do they see in you, day after day? “Much will be required of the person entrusted with much, and still more will be demanded of the person entrusted with more.”   

God has given us all the ability to do whatever it takes to care for others. Be the game star on the day when it seems too much, and you can’t give any more. Be the mother or father who will go way beyond their limits for their child. You can do it today—no hill for a climber.  

Love Your Neighbor!

Fr. Rick Pilger, I.C.  
www.bscchurch.com