Sunday, October 23, 2022
The readings for Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year C focus on God’s mercy for the poor and the humble. In the first reading (Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18) we are told that God hears those who cry out in pain. The psalm (Psalm 34:2-3, 17-18, 19, 23) sings “The Lord hears the cry of the poor.” In the second reading (2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18) Paul speaks of feeling deserted by all those around him, but the Lord stood by him. In the gospel (Luke 18:9-14) Jesus tells the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector.
Do I trust in my own strength and look out for myself? Or do I believe that if I let go of power that God will care for me? Here are some ideas:
I tell you, the latter went home justified, not the former; for whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.
It is easy to look at the divisions in our country and the injustices and loose hope. But our merciful God is first and foremost our reason for hope. Let us place our country in his hands.
Psalm 34 is a prayer of thanksgiving which David prayed when God delivered him from his enemies. This prayer based on Psalm 34 expresses this same sentiment. God delivers those who are weak and broken and powerless.
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