Trust God, even when life feels unfair or unclear. The readings speak of faith that waits with hope, worship that listens, and service that does what is needed. Each passage points to a life that relies on God, not on our own strength. Habakkuk cries out over the violence he sees, but God tells him to wait for His plan. The psalm invites us to worship with open hearts and to listen to the Lord, unlike those who doubted in the desert. Paul encourages Timothy to stay strong in his mission. Jesus teaches that even the smallest faith can do great things. This Sunday calls us to keep faith alive and active. It is a reminder that faith grows when we trust God and serve Him with simple obedience.

“My child, remember that you received what was good during your lifetime while Lazarus likewise received what was bad; but now he is comforted here, whereas you are tormented. Moreover, between us and you a great chasm is established…” LUKE 16:25-26 - When God created the world, He declared that it was good and He gave it to all mankind for us to enjoy. However, over the years we have created a chasm between those who have great gifts and those who do not. In today’s Gospel we see that with our own generosity we must bridge that gap between those who have much and those who have little, or we may find ourselves on the wrong side of the chasm in the next life.

"No servant can serve two masters. He will hate one and love the other or be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon (wealth)." LUKE 16:13 - Jesus knows that for many of us, God and money run "neck and neck" as top priority. Is money a "god" that you put before God? Giving money to support the Church and other charity is a pillar of our faith, just like attending Mass every Sunday and participating in parish ministry. Giving money frees us from become a slave to money. It increases our dependence on God and trust that God will provide all that we need.

“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son.” JOHN 3:16 - God created us to be in relationship with Him. Sin broke that relationship. Jesus come to earth so that we may reconcile our relationship with God. Following Jesus’ example, we can be blessed with a joy-filled life on earth and eternal life in Heaven. These four points are known as the “kerygma” – the first proclamation of the Gospel. This core message is the basis of our Catholic faith. How do you live this out in your daily life?