Reflection for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

September 20^th

Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Today’s Gospel gives one key point of discipleship:  hospitality toward children.  Inspired parishioners contribute time, ability, and faith to religious education.  We owe them a huge debt of gratitude.  Our parish households must also become the foundation and center of Christian formation.  We are told at the time of the Baptism of our children that we as parents are to be the first and the best of teachers of the faith to your children.  This means the sharing of the Catholic way of life that is nurtured first and foremost around the home table.  This is the key to the Domestic Church in our faith.                -Deacon Jim