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

October 21, 2026
Luke 12:39-48
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102126.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. 
 
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