17.08.2025 (20th Sunday of Ordinary Time)
20th Sunday of Ordinary time
Faithfulness and Wholeness
(A Call to Surrender)
Dear brothers and sisters,
Today's readings offer two powerful lessons: the importance of faithfulness to God and the call to wholeness.
The First Reading from Judges shows how the Israelites repeatedly turned away from God to worship Baals and Ashtaroth. This faithlessness led to suffering and hardship. Their story reminds us that true security comes only from being loyal to God, not from worldly distractions.
The Gospel tells of a rich young man who had followed all the commandments but was still lacking. Jesus told him, “If you wish to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor...Then come, follow me.” The young man, attached to his wealth, turned away sadly.
This story challenges us. Our "wealth" isn't just money; it's anything we value more than God. It could be our pride, status, or comfort. Jesus calls us to let go of these attachments and follow Him completely.
Let's ask ourselves: What are the "Baals" and "wealth" in our lives that keep us from God? Only by surrendering everything to Him can we find true wholeness and lasting joy.
Amen.
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