Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute  for Friday, 30th Week in Ordinary Time  

October 31, 2025, Luke 14: 1-6

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A Fruit Of Evangelization – Restoring Someone’s Dignity.

A common view of evangelization is going door to door, asking people if they believe in Jesus. For many of us, that’s not our style. Nor is it what the Church means by evangelization.

Evangelization involves more than just sharing ideas or philosophies. Spreading the Good News requires our entire person. It follows Jesus’ example in today’s gospel.

Jesus did two noteworthy things: First, He made the most of an ordinary event in His life and gave dignity to the man with dropsy.

Like Jesus, we evangelize where God’s providence places us. You won’t go far to find someone needing Jesus’ love. Seek His Presence in others, and you’ll find Him. See the person, not just their needs.

Then treat each person with the greatest dignity. More than healing the man from dropsy, Jesus restored the man’s dignity within the community. 

The healing power of Jesus goes beyond just a few words in prayer. We need to take time to truly understand the person. St. Mother Theresa of Calcutta said, “There are unhappy people everywhere. Not only do they have no bread to eat, but they hunger for love, understanding, and companionship. They suffer from loneliness, the feeling of being unwanted and rejected, a poverty of soul. These things can be far worse than being hungry or not having enough material goods….”

The Gospel Challenge: 

Take the Gospel Challenge and spend some time with someone who is hurting inside. It might be a friend, a family member, or a stranger. They might be angry, depressed, or simply sad. It takes time to see this poverty of the soul, but the joy and satisfaction that comes from bringing a smile to their face and joy to their heart is immeasurable.

Love Your Neighbor!

Fr. Rick Pilger, I.C. 
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