Reflection/Homily for 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A 19th November 2023
Reflection/Homily for 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A 19th November 2023 Proverbs 31:10-13,19-20,30-31. Psalm 128:1-2,3,4-5. 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6. Matthew 25:14-30. Theme: "Using Our Talents Wisely" The first reading gives us the example of an ideal woman who is an industrious woman. She is far more precious to a man than all the jewels he could collect. Her husband can put all his trust in her; the care and management of his home is in safe and capable hands. Not only will she not waste his property, but she will also add to it by her industriousness. She will provide for her own family, but will have enough to help her needy neighbours. She is always prepared to do things pleasing to God. As we draw closer to the end of this liturgical year, the Catholic Church calls our attention to put into consideration the eternal truths in the second reading. Our encounter with the Lord will arrive without warning, like a thief in the night. No matter how prepared we think we are ...