Friday, 21st Week in Ordinary Time September 1, 2023

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Every Day Counts

For states on the US Gulf Coast and Eastern Seaboard, hurricane season peaks at about this time. Every day we hear, “Be prepared.” That warning is on websites, radio, TV, and every other media outlet.

State officials tell us to collect our important documents and supply plenty of food, water, and batteries. If we don’t have storm windows go to Home Depot and stock up on plywood.

Can you imagine being one of the foolish virgins in today’s gospel arriving at Home Depot just hours before the hurricane was about to hit? They could see empty shelves peering into the windows of the locked doors.

Jesus is telling us the same thing about the state of our souls. It is so crucial that Jesus repeats it many times. Why can’t we lollygag along and do our own thing until the last hour?

We don’t form our person in a day, week, or month. It takes a lifetime. Even more important, it takes time for our hearts to become more like the heart of Jesus.

The choice to forgive or not to forgive, to share our wealth or hoard things for ourselves, to shape our life on God’s Word every day, or face the challenges of life with or without His direction – all of this shapes who we are today and our eternal destiny. Most of all, I need Jesus in Holy Communion to be more like Jesus day-to-day.

Gospel Challenge: 

We add oil to our flask whenever we forgive, share, and allow Jesus to shape our hearts. How many drops will we add today? Let’s go meet the bridegroom.

Peace everyone.

IGNITE THE FIRE!   

Fr. Rick Pilger, IC
pastor@bscchurch.com   

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