Our world is a competitive place; if you have a talent, there is someone out there who will try to to one up it. These types of comeptitiveness and comparison are not always healthy things. However, when we set our sights on Jesus Christ, and live our lives in comparison and imitation of him, we can be freed and find true joy. Homily by Deacon Dan Brahier, 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sept. 23, 2018.