Presidential campaigns can feel never-ending, with candidates more focused on attacking each other than on outlining their policies.
The scribes and Pharisees refused to engage with either John the Baptist or Jesus. They rejected John’s strict call to repentance and also criticized Jesus for being too tolerant, sharing meals with sinners.
Scribes and Pharisees are depicted as independent of God and others. They don’t rejoice when Jesus forgives sinners because they refuse to acknowledge their own sinfulness or seek God’s forgiveness. Nor can they mourn genuinely for offending God and others. They are indifferent to God’s ways of salvation through Jesus.
It’s a joy to rejoice like the angels in heaven when even one person returns to God in repentance. Yet, it can be hard to show compassion when our own hearts feel heavy or closed. Opening ourselves to others makes shared joy possible.
Gospel Challenge: Let’s approach Jesus with hope, trusting in His compassion through the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and begin our joyful dance with Him. Jesus reminds us that all who acknowledge their need are welcome. This openness also allows us to share compassion with others on their own journeys.
Let us pause for a moment in silence, praying for an end to the violence in our country and world. Amen. Love Your Neighbor!
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Father Rick’s Homily: Wednesday, 24th Week in Ordinary Time
September 16, 2026
Luke 7:31-35
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091626.cfm
Dancing with Jesus.
Presidential campaigns can feel never-ending, with candidates more focused on
attacking each other than on outlining their policies.
The scribes and Pharisees refused to engage with either John the Baptist or Jesus.
They rejected John’s strict call to repentance and also criticized Jesus for being too
tolerant, sharing meals with sinners.
Scribes and Pharisees are depicted as independent of God and others. They don’t
rejoice when Jesus forgives sinners because they refuse to acknowledge their own
sinfulness or seek God’s forgiveness. Nor can they mourn genuinely for offending God
and others. They are indifferent to God’s ways of salvation through Jesus.
It’s a joy to rejoice like the angels in heaven when even one person returns to God in
repentance. Yet, it can be hard to show compassion when our own hearts feel heavy or
closed. Opening ourselves to others makes shared joy possible.
Gospel Challenge:
Let’s approach Jesus with hope, trusting in His compassion through the Sacrament of
Reconciliation, and begin our joyful dance with Him. Jesus reminds us that all who
acknowledge their need are welcome. This openness also allows us to share
compassion with others on their own journeys.
Let us pause for a moment in silence, praying for an end to the violence in our country
and world.
Amen.
Love Your Neighbor!
Fr. Rick Pilger, I.C.
www.bscchurch.com
www.rosminians.com
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