Year B - Tuesday of the Thirty-First Week in Ordinary Time

In Catholic Lectionary Today's readings:

• 📖 First reading: Philippians 2:5-11
• 📖 Gospel: Luke 14:15-24 ✨

🌟 In the first reading from Philippians, we reflect on the humility and self-emptying of Christ. Jesus, though divine, chose not to cling to His status but took on human form, humbling Himself to the point of death on a cross. This self-giving act led to His exaltation by God, as the name above every name. Christ’s humility and obedience serve as a model for us to live with humility, service, and sacrificial love. 💞

🌿 In the Gospel parable, Jesus speaks of a banquet where those initially invited found excuses to decline, prioritizing their own concerns. In response, the master extended the invitation to the poor, crippled, and outcast, showing that God’s Kingdom is open to all who are willing to accept it. However, we are reminded that by prioritizing earthly distractions, we risk missing God’s invitation to eternal joy. ✨

Today’s readings call us to examine how we respond to God’s invitation, placing His call above our worldly pursuits. By following Christ’s example of humility and readiness, we open ourselves to the fullness of life in God’s Kingdom. 🙏💖

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