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Father Michaels Weekly Thoughts 

WEEKLY THOUGHTS 33rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NOVEMBER 16th 2025.

Dear friends, welcome to the celebration of the 33rd Sunday of Ordinary time. Next Sunday is the celebration of Christ the King and last Sunday of the Liturgical Year C. Let us be thankful to God for all the Blessings received over this Liturgical Year.

Last Sunday, we celebrated the Feast of the Lateran Basilica – the mother of all Churches and the Cathedral of the Bishop of Rome- the Pope. Church buildings are sacred places of prayer, blessing, growth in spiritual life and unity. The Church is made up of believers who Paul calls dwelling sanctuaries of the Holy Spirit. Let us endeavor to be home of the Holy Spirit.

In the first Reading; Malachi 3: 19-20 states that the proud and evil doers will be punished and those who fear the Lord the sun of justice will shine upon them- will be rewarded with goodness because of their just treatment of others.

In the Second Reading Paul implores the people waiting for the Second coming of the Lord to keep on working like Paul while in their presence; kept working for his upkeep.

In the Gospel Luke 21: 5-19 Jesus predicts the destruction of the temple building a structure that many people admired. This happened around 70 AD.

Jesus spoke of the persecutions, wars and betrayals his disciples would endure. Jesus tells them to persevere and be patient to overcome such turmoil. Jesus’ call to perseverance means patient endurance of something disturbing our patience.

What is something disturbing my patience? Do I have the courage to name it? How am I patient with my weaknesses and failures?

How am I patient with things I have no control of like sickness, tragedies and disappointments?

Lord; come to my aid when I lose patience and courage and strength to persevere in face of life challenges. Jesus; be hope to all our brothers and sisters tormented by illness and trials.

Have a great week and God bless.