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32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time - November 10, 2024

We believe that everything we have ultimately comes from God. God gave us life to begin with, offers us the gift of new life through Christ, and blesses our life everyday. We hope to imitate God’s generosity through our own actions. The readings we hear today offer a lesson in finding a way to respond generously to the gifts we have received, no matter our state in life. They also remind us not to judge the generosity of others. By listening to God’s word, may we be reminded of our obligation to give back to God, as God has generously given to us.

In the poor widow who gives her last two coins, we have a model of the self-sacrifice Jesus teaches us to embrace. She gave her livelihood, he goes on to sacrifice his life. The analogy is even sharper in the first reading as the widow in Zarephath sacrifices not only her final meat but also her sons. Centuries later, God sent the son to be born into this world, where he would sacrifice himself on the cross for our sins. Through Elijah, God was miraculously able to save the widow’s family from death. Through Jesus, God was miraculously able to raise the human family to new life.

Love, Peace, Joy,

Fr. Bob

Monday, November 11, is Veterans Day and it also is the feast of St. Martin of Tours. Patron of Soldiers. We pray for their safety and express our gratitude for their service.

 

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