Do you hear a little about Martha, Mary’s sister, in today’s gospel? The man who bought the field, the man who checked out his new oxen, and the new groom with his bride are like Martha in the kitchen – we all have too much to do to be with the Lord. Could we say their hearts were too full to taste and see the Lord’s goodness?
Please understand this, my friends: Jesus knows all our needs and carries each concern in His heart long before we become aware of it. But the best way for Him to meet each need s to fill us with Himself first.
The banquet hall of the King is like his heart full of love for us. I can’t even imagine how eager Jesus is to nourish us with the love that saves, heals, and mends our aches and pains.
Gospel Challenge: I think of people I know who lost everything in hurricanes. I also think of family, friends, and parishioners who supported them day after day.
Let us be the ones in the parable who are so poor and lame that Jesus’ heart is bursting to fill us. So, rejoice when you are poor, blind, and lame to do anything by yourself for Jesus or anyone. Then we will be empty enough for Jesus to fill us—not only us, but everyone he sends to us in our day. Remember this: People are more important than stuff.
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Father Rick’s Homily: Tuesday, 31st Week in Ordinary Time
November 3, 2026
Luke 14: 15-24
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110326.cfm
Poor, Blind and Empty
Do you hear a little about Martha, Mary’s sister, in today’s gospel? The man who bought the field, the man who checked out his new oxen, and the new groom with his bride are like Martha in the kitchen – we all have too much to do to be with the Lord. Could we say their hearts were too full to taste and see the Lord’s goodness?
Please understand this, my friends: Jesus knows all our needs and carries each concern in His heart long before we become aware of it. But the best way for Him to meet each need s to fill us with Himself first.
The banquet hall of the King is like his heart full of love for us. I can’t even imagine how eager Jesus is to nourish us with the love that saves, heals, and mends our aches and pains.
Gospel Challenge:
I think of people I know who lost everything in hurricanes. I also think of family, friends, and parishioners who supported them day after day.
Let us be the ones in the parable who are so poor and lame that Jesus’ heart is bursting to fill us. So, rejoice when you are poor, blind, and lame to do anything by yourself for Jesus or anyone. Then we will be empty enough for Jesus to fill us—not only us, but everyone he sends to us in our day. Remember this: People are more important than stuff.
Love Your Neighbor!
Father Rick Pilger, I C.
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