27th Sunday

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27th Sunday

• Ordinary Time (C)

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• Correct Attitudes in the Service of God.

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1st Reading

• The prophet Habakkuk is already discouraged in
  serving the Lord. He keeps on asking for help but
  nothing comes.
• But God told him I will not disappoint you. If
  there is a delay, wait for it help will surely
  come.

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2nd Reading

• Paul is our model disciple. In the midst of
  persecution and imprisonment he still encourages
  us. He seems to be telling us, Be strong! Be
  loving! Be wise! Face your mission with courage,
  hope and optimism.

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Gospel

• Jesus tells us that even with a very small faith
  one can accomplish a great thing!
• He reminded us also of what true servanthood
  means Humble service to others without expecting
  anything in return.

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• There is a very big temptation for those people
  serving the Lord, serving in the Church
• Some of us think, that in serving the Church, God
  owes us somethingGod owes us a reward?

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Some of us serve to satisfy a need

• We have the need
• To be appreciated
• To be recognized
• To belong
• To be thanked
• To be praised

Unfortunately, we come to serve for the wrong
reasons
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• God will surely reward our good deeds. But He
  doesnt owe anyone anything.
• We are poor and humble servants, and that is what
  we are.