August 31 - Sunday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time, Year C
(Sir.3:17-18,20,28-29; Ps.68:4-7,10-11; Heb.12:18-19,22-24a; Lk.14:1,7-14) "Humble yourself the more, the greater you are, and you will find favor with God." Is this not the message of Jesus' parable in today's gospel, and indeed of all our readings – and indeed the essence of our Christian lives? "Take the lowest place." Exalt not yourself in the sight of God, who sits at table with you, whose presence is everywhere, and is a guest far greater than you. Give your place to the poor, provide for them out of your means, as He has done, and then you will know the glorious vision of heaven where…
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