19TH SUNDAY HOMILY OF THE ORDINARY TIME — YEAR C
19TH SUNDAY HOMILY OF THE ORDINARY TIME — YEAR C
HOMILY THEME: FAITHFUL AND WISE SERVANTS
BY: Fr. Deotacious Chikontwe SMA
Wisdom 18:6-9, Hebrews 11:1-2.8-19, Luke 12:32-48
INTRODUCTION
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
Today is the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C. Our liturgical readings all point to a single, powerful message: We are called to be people of faith and readiness.
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ABOUT THE FIRST READING
Our first reading, recalls the story of the first Passover. God’s people were told to put the blood of a lamb on their doorposts. They didn’t know exactly what would happen, but they believed God’s promise. They acted in faith, and their obedience set them apart, marking them as God’s chosen people.
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ABOUT THE SECOND READING
Our second reading gives us an even clearer example of this kind of faith. It speaks of Abraham and Sarah, who left their home and journeyed to an unknown land. They were old, childless, and didn’t have a map. But they trusted God’s promise that Abraham would be the father of many nations. They held onto their faith, believing in God’s faithfulness even when the future was uncertain. They teach us that faith is not just a belief; it’s an action, a journey, and a deep trust in God’s plan.
ABOUT THE GOSPEL READING
In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us, “There is no need to be afraid, little flock, for it has pleased your Father to give you the kingdom.” What a beautiful and comforting message! God doesn’t just want to give us a little bit of goodness; he wants to give us the kingdom itself. He wants to give us a life of purpose, love, and eternal joy.
But Jesus also gives us a challenge. He tells us a parable about a master who goes away and expects his servants to be ready for his return. The master praises those who are watchful and prepared. Jesus is telling us to be like those servants. We don’t know the day or the hour when he will call us to account for our lives, so we must live each day as if he were returning tonight.
SO WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A GOOD STEWARD AND A GOOD PERSON OF READINESS?
It means using the gifts God has given us—our talents, our time, our resources, our relationships—for his glory. It means living in a way that shows we are serious about the kingdom he has promised us. It means loving our neighbors, caring for creation, and living by his commandments.
CONCLUSION
Let’s not live in fear, but in faith. Let’s not be passive, but active, committed stewards of God’s gifts. Let’s pray for the grace to be watchful and ready, so that when our master returns, he will find us faithfully doing his work.
May the Almighty God bless you, the Father and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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