Homily for the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (10:30 am)

Your Father will give you the kingdom which is eternal life with him. If we believe and have hope to see this promise fulfilled, what must we do? Live in such a way that shows what our true treasure is. “Where your treasure lies, there your heart will be.” Is our treasure in material things or spiritual? Is our treasure in others or in God? Is it on what we can see, feel, or what is unseen? Are we servants waiting for the Master to return or are we the ones in charge? Are we the faithful, farsighted servant or the wicked servant?

We put our trust in God’s promises because of who God is. We express this faith by living in a way that shows we are anticipating and expecting his return either in death or at the end of time. We want to be ready to welcome him as we act in faith and live in hope.

Readings for August 7, 2022

1st Reading: Wisdom 18:6-9

Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 33:1, 12, 18-19, 20-22

2nd Reading: Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19

Gospel: Luke 12:32-48