August 25, Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
Daily Readings: Joshua 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b; Ephesians 5:21-32 or 5:2a, 25-32; John 6:60-69
In the first reading, Joshua challenges the people of Israel to make a decisive choice: “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” This call invites both individuals and communities to embrace their responsibilities in faith.
The people respond with conviction, reaffirming their commitment to the Lord, who has guided them through trials and triumphs.
Serving God is a daily, intentional choice. In a world filled with distractions and materialism, choosing to serve the Lord requires deep reflection and commitment. It’s easy to declare our faith, but living it out each day is the true challenge.
In the second reading, St. Paul offers insights into relationships, especially within marriage. He speaks of mutual submission and love between spouses, likening this union to the relationship between Christ and the Church. This is not about dominance but about a loving partnership where both spouses serve each other and God together.
In the Gospel of John, we see a pivotal moment where many followers struggle with Jesus’ teachings about eating His flesh and drinking His blood. Despite the difficulty of this teaching, Peter declares, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” This powerful moment reminds us to stay close to Jesus, even in uncertainty.
Are we choosing daily to serve the Lord? Are we committed to loving and supporting one another as Christ loves us? When faced with challenges, do we respond like Peter, clinging to Christ as the source of life?
Call to Action for Catholic Living: Let us recommit to serving the Lord with our whole hearts, in our families, and in our communities.
May we, like Joshua, affirm with conviction, “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” Amen.
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