In this episode of Taste and See for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, we reflect on the parable of the rich man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19–31). I share my own journey from being a “good Catholic guy” who ignored the poor to discovering compassion through friendship, immersion trips, and encounters with the homeless. Jesus reveals that the path to heaven is walked with broken hearts—hearts softened by compassion, pierced by suffering, and made like His Sacred Heart. Together we’ll explore how true faith is not just about having answers but about seeing Christ in the poor at our doorstep.

Journal Questions

1. How do I respond to those who beg or ask favors from me? Am I defensive, too accommodating, etc.?
2. Am I afraid of letting me heart be broken, so I decide to numb it or avoid others instead?
3. What thoughts do I think go through God's mind when He gazes at my heart?

Here is the link to the meditation! I hope the Lords blesses you through it in prayer!

The World English Bible is in the public domain and was used for all scripture quotations.

Intro music: "My Life (Main)” by Good B Music

Meditation Music: Reawaken Hymns Worship Pads - foundations in the key of C