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Important Message(s)
33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time
Faith in the midst of persecution and suffering; hope in the midst of evil; love in the midst of indifference; these are virtues that can motivate us on this, “The World Day of the Poor. “These are virtues that offer us support as we read about “The End Times” in the Scripture Readings today.
In 2016, Pope Francis established the observance urging “the promotion of solidarity with those living in poverty. It is a day for prayer, reflection, and concrete action to address the root causes of poverty.” Our faith as Catholics urges us to trust that we can address persecution and suffering through our prayers and by our acts of charity; and by responding to the call for justice. Our hope gives us the confidence that the Kingdom of God (peace based on justice and respect) and the Resurrection of the Dead are with us here and now. Love and charity in situations that seem impossible to change can motivate us to bring about change. I would suggest learning about the Principles of Catholic Social Teaching: Life and Dignity of the Human Person, Call to Family, Community, and Participation, Rights and Responsibilities, Option for the Poor and Vulnerable, The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers, Solidarity and Care for God’s Creation. They can be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church
About the “End Times:” the Sunday Readings, as we approach the Feast of Christ the King and the beginning of Advent, will have messages about the end of the world and the Second Coming of our Lord, Jesus. They can be a bit disturbing and instill some fear in us. They are not meant to make us afraid; but to encourage us to be prepared for the coming of Jesus in our lives and the presence of the Kingdom of God in our lives. Faith and Hope give us the peace and confidence that we will be prepared. Love gives us the ability to prepare through prayer and our acts of charity. Jesus says: “…but not a hair on your head will be destroyed. By your perseverance you will secure your lives.” (Luke 21: 18-19)
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