33rd SUNDAY OF THE YEAR, November 15, 2020
The Word
Reading 1 Book of Proverbs Chapter 31
When one finds a worthy wife, her value is far beyond pearls.
Her husband, entrusting his heart to her, has an unfailing prize.
She brings him good, and not evil, all the days of her life.
She obtains wool and flax and works with loving hands.
She puts her hands to the distaff, and her fingers ply the spindle.
She reaches out her hands to the poor, and extends her arms to the needy. Charm is deceptive and beauty fleeting; the woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Give her a reward for her labors, and let her works praise her at the city gates.
Responsorial Psalm 128
Blessed are you who fear the LORD, who walk in his ways!
For you shall eat the fruit of your handiwork;
blessed shall you be, and favored.
Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine in the recesses of your home;
Your children like olive plants around your table.
Behold, thus is the man blessed who fears the LORD.
The LORD bless you from Zion:
may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life.
Blessed are those who fear the Lord.
A REFLECTION and PRAYER
>> Thankfulness to parent and respect for them even at difficult moments
>> Care and fidelity among husbands and wives – there are many herds here – can we ask forgiveness – can we give forgiveness? Can we promise love again and again?
>> Dear children – are we patient? Encouraging? Are they aware of how much they are loved?
>> Lastly – how well do we take care of –
- those who help in our household
- employees that we may have
- our fellow office mates
- the poor we see on the street, the homeless, the elderly who need special attention these trying days.
Lastly – look at the readings again, pray again – Try to reread them one or two times this week – Consider who you are – a child, a parent, a grandparent –
Be filled with God’s grace and share his grace with others.
Father Bill Kreutz, SJ, Loyola House of Studies
Scripture from theNew American Bible
