Can you imagine walking into a grocery store on the day a hurricane hits? For one thing, the store won’t be open, and it’s too late to prepare for a storm of that magnitude. It was easy to become complacent when hurricanes had not hit the Tampa Bay area since 1921. We can’t sit back and do nothing anymore.
We can become complacent about the Lord’s coming, thinking He will return only at the end of time. Let’s focus on our human life—our human existence without Christ. However, the wonderful thing about our relationship with the Lord is that when we prepare for His coming, He arrives today!
We don’t have to wait because He comes to us the moment we turn to Him and open our hearts. Jesus arrives when we are honest with Him about our fears, worries, and hopes. He comes the moment we surrender our wills and choices to Him.
Amazingly, this surrender frees us from worry and anxiety. When we say, “Oh Jesus, I surrender myself to You; take care of everything,” we can picture the gates of heaven opening and blessings pouring out, showering grace upon grace into any situation we face.
Gospel Challenge: In the quiet of your heart, invite Jesus into a situation that weighs on you. See yourself placing it in His hands. Tell Him, “Take care of everything.” Then close your eyes and rest. Let Jesus have His way with you.
Love Your Neighbor!
Please join me in praying for all baptized Catholics to remain faithful to Jesus during the Holy Mass every weekend.
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Father Rick’s Homily: Thursday ~ 32nd Week in Ordinary Time
November 12, 2026
Luke 17:26-37
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111226.cfm
Do Your Shopping Early?
Can you imagine walking into a grocery store on the day a hurricane hits? For one thing, the store won’t be open, and it’s too late to prepare for a storm of that magnitude. It was easy to become complacent when hurricanes had not hit the Tampa Bay area since 1921. We can’t sit back and do nothing anymore.
We can become complacent about the Lord’s coming, thinking He will return only at the end of time. Let’s focus on our human life—our human existence without Christ. However, the wonderful thing about our relationship with the Lord is that when we prepare for His coming, He arrives today!
We don’t have to wait because He comes to us the moment we turn to Him and open our hearts. Jesus arrives when we are honest with Him about our fears, worries, and hopes. He comes the moment we surrender our wills and choices to Him.
Amazingly, this surrender frees us from worry and anxiety. When we say, “Oh Jesus, I surrender myself to You; take care of everything,” we can picture the gates of heaven opening and blessings pouring out, showering grace upon grace into any situation we face.
Gospel Challenge:
In the quiet of your heart, invite Jesus into a situation that weighs on you. See yourself placing it in His hands. Tell Him, “Take care of everything.” Then close your eyes and rest. Let Jesus have His way with you.
Love Your Neighbor!
Please join me in praying for all baptized Catholics to remain faithful to Jesus during the Holy Mass every weekend.
Peace be with you.
Fr. Rick Pilger, I.C.
www.bscchurch.com
www.rosminians.com
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