Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily Wednesday 26th Week in Ordinary Time           

October 1, 2025, Luke 9:57-62  

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100125.cfm     

More!

Jesus asks for “more”
because he wants to give us “more,” more of himself – all of himself.

For students to excel in a subject and reach their full potential, a teacher will expect a lot from them. A coach does the same with athletes. The ‘more’ challenges us and makes us set aside other interests to achieve our one goal.  

   

Is this not what Jesus asks from us when He says, “Follow Me?” Naturally, we can do things for God: we can pray, perform acts of charity, and offer Him our time, talents, and resources. But is that enough? No, He is asking much more of us than anything we can do or give up for Him.   

   

As we say in the Miracle Prayer, “Lord Jesus, I give you my entire self.” All our thoughts, desires, and love are yours to do with as you wish. All we want is to follow you, your direction, your will. Jesus asks for “more” because he wants to give us “more,” more of himself—all of himself.   

   

We know then that nothing is impossible for us. Jesus is the beginning and end of everything we do. The Lord often asks us to do things, especially when we see a need in our neighbor. Let us be thankful that what we do for them doesn’t start or finish with us, but with Jesus.  

   

GOSPEL CHALLENGE:
When such moments occur, think of yourself as a glove and Jesus as the hand inside it. The glove does nothing on its own. Each finger and the glove follow the hand’s every impulse without resistance.  

In short, Jesus says, “Follow Me.”   

   

Love Your Neighbor!        

Father Rick Pilger, I.C.     
frrick@bscchurch.com