Are we too comfortable to care?
This Sunday’s readings challenge us to confront our complacency, especially in the face of suffering. Fr. Eric Johnson joins Jeff and Scott to reflect on what Scripture calls us to do when the temptation is to scroll, shield, and settle.
Here's what stands out from the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time:
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First Reading (Amos 6:1a, 4–7): Amos calls out the "comfy crowd," those lounging on ivory couches, drinking wine like water, and ignoring their nation's collapse. It’s a direct warning: comfort without compassion leads to exile.
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Psalm: “Praise the Lord, my soul!” is our response, anchoring the liturgy in gratitude and awe, even as we examine our own indifference.
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Second Reading (1 Timothy 6:11–16): Paul gives Timothy a holy pep talk. He tells him to pursue righteousness, faith, love, and gentleness. Don’t just admire these virtues, chase them.
- Gospel (Luke 16:19–31): Jesus tells the story of Lazarus and the rich man. The rich man’s sin? Not his wealth, but his willful indifference. He knew Lazarus by name and still did nothing.
Fr. Eric invites us to wrestle with the question: What does our faith actually look like in the face of real human suffering? It's not enough to feel bad or say a prayer—we’re called to act. Whether it’s global tragedies or the poverty in our own city, indifference is not an option for the disciple of Christ.
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