23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year C (2022)

The readings for Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year C help us think about what we truly desire. In the first reading (Wisdom 9:13-18B) tells us we cannot understand the mind of God. The psalm (Psalm 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14, 17) declares that God is our only hope. In the second reading (Philemon 9-10, 12-17) tells us that even in the worst of situations we can find hope in God. In the gospel (Luke 14:25-33) Jesus tells us we must be willing to give up all we love to follow him.

Do I desire the things of this world or am I willing to sacrifice now to follow Jesus Christ? Here are some ideas:

Give Something You Like to Charity

Giving away clothes or toys to a charity is a good way to practice almsgiving. But just giving away something you don't want or use anymore is more like an act of closet cleaning than an act of sacrifice. Consider including at least one item you use frequently and enjoy.

Who Can Know What the Lord Intends?

Who can know God’s counsel, or who can conceive what the LORD intends? For the deliberations of mortals are timid, and unsure are our plans.