Join The CatholicTV Network for the full Sunday Mass celebration on the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time!

In this illuminating Homily, Father Milik draws a vital lesson from Jesus's parable, warning against the inner "three-year-old in all of us" who insists, "I can do it by myself". He highlights that the Pharisee, for all his good works, was trying to "save himself", leaving "no need for God in this man's faith". The tax collector, by contrast, "knew it" and came to God to receive the mercy he was in great need of.

The powerful Sunday readings make a clear case for the grace of humility:

The First Reading from the Book of Sirach (35:12-14, 16-18) proclaims that the "Lord is a God of justice who knows no favorites," and that "The prayer of the lowly pierces the clouds".

The Second Reading from 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 echoes this theme, as St. Paul, humbly approaching his end, awaits the "crown of righteousness" from the Lord, the just judge.

The Holy Gospel according to Luke (18:9-14) tells the famous Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, concluding: "whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted".

Embrace the beautiful realization of Pope Francis: "I am a sinner whom the Lord looked upon with mercy". Only by recognizing our need for God can we open our hearts to the gift of His mercy.

Mass Chapters for Navigation

-Introductory Rites / Penitential Act: [1:33]
-Collect/Opening Prayer/: [2:22]
-First Reading (Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18): [3:33]
-Responsorial Psalm (Ps 34): [4:26]
-Second Reading (2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18): [6:09]
-Gospel (Luke 18:9-14): [8:27]
-Homily (The danger of self-righteousness and the grace of humility): [9:49]
-Prayers of the Faithful / Universal Prayer: [16:19]
-Liturgy of the Eucharist Begins: [17:17]
-Eucharistic Prayer / Consecration: [19:00]
-The Lord's Prayer: [23:50]
-Communion: [25:31]
-Concluding Rites / Final Blessing: [26:46]

Theological & Liturgical Context

Feast Day: Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C Gospel Focus: The virtue of humility and the danger of self-righteousness, and the truth that justification comes from God's mercy, not self-achievement. Liturgical Context: The Mass opens with a special invitation to send in names for the All Souls' Day (November 2nd) remembrance.

If this spiritual nourishment helped you today, please Like this video and Subscribe to The CatholicTV Network for daily Mass, spiritual reflections, and theological insights! Support our mission: https://www.catholictv.org/donate

Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss a daily Mass: http://bit.ly/31Ceiuu

Join this channel to get access to perks like custom CatholicTV emojis:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCORAZZmab8apqy2TMHZlZVQ/join

CatholicTV website: http://bit.ly/2KlLFuX
Like us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2LWw1tm
Follow us on Twitter: http://bit.ly/31eG1lf
Follow us on Instagram: http://bit.ly/339rEAf

#SundayMass #CatholicMass #Humility #PhariseeAndTaxCollector #GodsMercy #Luke18 #Catholic #Theology #OrdinaryTime #SundayHomily