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Friday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time
Or Optional Memorial of Saint Albert the Great, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
Luke 17: 26-37
Purpose-driven life

In today’s Gospel, Jesus continues to address the end times and the coming of the Kingdom. He calls His followers to prepare themselves, to be vigilant and mindful, even though the exact time is unknown and not for them to determine. Instead of focusing on when this time will come, Jesus emphasises the importance of being ready in heart and spirit, grounded in His words and living them daily. The Gospel reminds us that while we live our everyday lives, we should not allow routine, consumerism, or distractions to numb us from our relationship with God.

In His teachings, Jesus compares our lives to the days of Noah and Lot, when people were so engrossed in their daily routines that they overlooked God’s presence and the need to respond. Similar to those in Noah’s and Lot’s times, we too risk missing God’s call if we aren’t vigilant. Our response to God’s call shall not be rooted in fear or speculation about the “end times,” but it helps us to live purposefully, keeping eternity in mind.

Jesus also teaches that clinging to earthly life too tightly leads to spiritual loss. Instead, true life is found in generosity and self-giving. “Whoever loses their life will save it.” We are called to trust God and live with open hearts, caring for others and trusting in the promise of God’s eternal Kingdom.

When Jesus speaks of “one being taken and the other left,” it serves as a call to nurture our relationship with God daily, regardless of external influences or worldly distractions. Spiritual death attracts judgment just as vultures gather around what is dead. Reflecting on our times, we must question ourselves whether we are able to see beyond these distractions to live in preparation for God’s Kingdom.

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常年期第卅二周星期四
福音：路17:20-25
分辨天主的旨意

在今天的福音經文中，耶穌給法利賽人講述天主之國的來臨，祂提出的原景對傳統上的期待構成了挑戰。法利賽人認為：天主之國將會戲劇性表現出來，其結果就完全遵守法律。他們預期的是：默西亞的來到，將會是一個宏大的場面，這個默西亞將是一個強大的君王。相比之下，耶穌揭露了一個意想不到的事實：天主的國已在於我們心中，錯綜複雜的融入我們的生活中，而非基於人類的行動或人類取得的成果。

正如耶穌教導的那樣，天主國的臨現，並不能從外表或特定地點來察看。相反， 天主國是一個隱含的真理，藉著感恩之情，愛和良善的行為，不斷成長。但是，這些行為，往往被人輕看。在這些不起眼的例子中，那展現出來的天主的國本身，就是一個超越世人期望的深奧奧秘。

展望未來 ，耶穌告誡那些有能力誆騙信徒的，聲稱祂知道自己再來的時刻或地點。祂教導說：人子的日子必要突然來到，一定會來；“好似穿越天空的閃電”，在試探和絕望的時候，耶穌採用默示語言説明我們保持希望，理解天主依舊掌握，即使情況並非如此。儘管在這段旅途，我們可能會經驗到困難和苦痛，但是，天主的計畫，定會實現。

最後，耶穌強調：走向光榮的道路，不可避免地包括十字苦路，十字苦路是我們信仰的核心真理。正如耶穌忍受苦難一樣，我們也蒙召背起自己的十字架。我們受邀，通過這些實踐，深化我們對天主的信德，在我們自己的生活中，團體內，我們所做的慈悲善工，我們身邊的信友中間找到天國存在的明證。

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常年期第卅二周星期四
福音：路17:20-25
分辨天主的旨意

在今天的福音经文中，耶稣给法利赛人讲述天主之国的来临，祂提出的原景对传统上的期待构成了挑战。法利赛人认为：天主之国将会戏剧性表现出来，其结果就完全遵守法律。他们预期的是：默西亚的来到，将会是一个宏大的场面，这个默西亚将是一个强大的君王。相比之下，耶稣揭露了一个意想不到的事实：天主的国已在于我们心中，错综复杂的融入我们的生活中，而非基于人类的行动或人类取得的成果。

正如耶稣教导的那样，天主国的临现，并不能从外表或特定地点来察看。相反， 天主国是一个隐含的真理，藉着感恩之情，爱和良善的行为，不断成长。但是，这些行为，往往被人轻看。在这些不起眼的例子中，那展现出来的天主的国本身，就是一个超越世人期望的深奥奥秘。

展望未来 ，耶稣告诫那些有能力诓骗信徒的，声称祂知道自己再来的时刻或地点。祂教导说：人子的日子必要突然来到，一定会来；“好似穿越天空的闪电”，在试探和绝望的时候，耶稣采用默示语言帮助我们保持希望，理解天主依旧掌握，即使情况并非如此。尽管在这段旅途，我们可能会经验到困难和苦痛，但是，天主的计划，定会实现。

最后，耶稣强调：走向光荣的道路，不可避免地包括十字苦路，十字苦路是我们信仰的核心真理。正如耶稣忍受苦难一样，我们也蒙召背起自己的十字架。我们受邀，通过这些实践，深化我们对天主的信德，在我们自己的生活中，团体内，我们所做的慈悲善工，我们身边的信友中间找到天国存在的明证。

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Thursday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time
Luke 17: 20-25
Discerning God’s will

In today’s Gospel, Jesus addresses the Pharisees on the coming of God’s Kingdom, offering a vision that challenges traditional expectations. The Pharisees thought the Kingdom would appear dramatically as an outcome of perfect adherence to the Law. They anticipated the Messiah’s arrival to be marked by a great spectacle, hailed as a mighty king. In contrast, Jesus reveals an unexpected reality: the Kingdom of God exists already within us, intricately integrated into our everyday lives and does not depend on human actions or achievements.

The Kingdom’s presence, as Jesus teaches, cannot be observed outwardly or in specific locations. Rather, it’s a concealed truth, thriving in gratitude, love, and acts of kindness that often go unnoticed. In these modest instances, the Kingdom unveils itself as a deep mystery that surpasses worldly anticipations.

Looking to the future, Jesus warns of those who might deceive the believers, claiming to know the precise time or place of His return. He teaches that the Day of the Son of Man will come suddenly and unmistakably, “like lightning flashing across the sky.” In times of trial and despair, the apocalyptic language used by Jesus helps us maintain hope and understand that God remains in control, even when circumstances suggest otherwise. Though the journey may pass through hardship and suffering, God’s plans will reach fulfilment.

Finally, Jesus underscores that the path to glory inevitably includes the Cross, a truth central to our faith. Just as Jesus endured suffering, we are called to bear our own crosses. Through these challenges, we are invited to deepen our trust in God and find evidence of His Kingdom within our own lives, communities and in acts of compassion and faithfulness around us.

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常年期第卅二周星期三
福音：路17:11-19
感激是基督徒的基本姿態

在今天的福音經文中，路加講述了十個癩病人得到醫治，只有一人，一個撒瑪黎雅人，他回來感謝天主。這段經文強調了感激 —— 這是路加福音核心主題，他經常描述人們為耶穌所顯的神跡感謝天主。感激是基督徒的一種基本態度，承認每件好事都是天主的恩典。這個撒瑪黎雅人回來感謝天主，這表明他深刻感受到天主對他施予的慈惠，遠超禮儀或個人功行賜下的恩典。

耶穌經過撒瑪黎雅和加里肋亞，走向耶路撒冷的時候，祂遇到一群癩病人。他們從遠處呼喊，因為社會拒絕了他們，他們認為，他們是受天主詛咒的人。然而，他們表現了對祂所懷的信德。耶穌給他們說：把自己給司祭看，他們去的時候，得到了醫治。他們的旅途是信德之旅的象徵，相信耶穌的聖言，即使沒有直接看到結果，依舊相信。

撒瑪黎雅人的反應表明：耶穌希望在祂的追隨者身上看到開放性。別人繼續前行的時候，撒瑪黎雅人感覺自己有資格得到醫治，於是回來光榮天主。這個局外人把自己獲得醫治理解成一個純粹的感激行為，並沒有聲稱這是他個人所希望的。耶穌把握住這個時刻，意在表明：感激之情有助於加深與天主的關係，使我們在一生中認識到祂的慷慨。

通過這個例子，撒瑪黎雅人成了任何蒙召以感恩之情接納他人的榜樣。他的反應告訴我們：信德與感激休戚相關，要想成為真正的門徒，就必須坦承天主臨在於生活中的方方面面，我們要保持一種始終感激的姿態。我們受邀把這份恩典傳遞給他人，幫助他們意識到：每時每刻都是感謝天主廣施慈惠的機會。

注：在美國的教區慶祝聖方濟各·沙維豪·加布尼（貞女）的紀念日

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常年期第卅二周星期三
福音：路17:11-19
感激是基督徒的基本姿态

在今天的福音经文中，路加讲述了十个癞病人得到医治，只有一人，一个撒玛黎雅人，他回来感谢天主。这段经文强调了感激 —— 这是路加福音核心主题，他经常描述人们为耶稣所显的神迹感谢天主。感激是基督徒的一种基本态度，承认每件好事都是天主的恩典。这个撒玛黎雅人回来感谢天主，这表明他深刻感受到天主对他施予的慈惠，远超礼仪或个人功行赐下的恩典。

耶稣经过撒玛黎雅和加里肋亚，走向耶路撒冷的时候，祂遇到一群癞病人。他们从远处呼喊，因为社会拒绝了他们，他们认为，他们是受天主诅咒的人。然而，他们表现了对祂所怀的信德。耶稣给他们说：把自己给司祭看，他们去的时候，得到了医治。他们的旅途是信德之旅的象征，相信耶稣的圣言，即使没有直接看到结果，依旧相信。

撒玛黎雅人的反应表明：耶稣希望在祂的追随者身上看到开放性。别人继续前行的时候，撒玛黎雅人感觉自己有资格得到医治，于是回来光荣天主。这个局外人把自己获得医治理解成一个纯粹的感激行为，并没有声称这是他个人所希望的。耶稣把握住这个时刻，意在表明：感激之情有助于加深与天主的关系，使我们在一生中认识到祂的慷慨。

通过这个例子，撒玛黎雅人成了任何蒙召以感恩之情接纳他人的榜样。他的反应告诉我们：信德与感激休戚相关，要想成为真正的门徒，就必须坦承天主临在于生活中的方方面面，我们要保持一种始终感激的姿态。我们受邀把这份恩典传递给他人，帮助他们意识到：每时每刻都是感谢天主广施慈惠的机会。

注：在美国的教区庆祝圣方济各·沙维豪·加布尼（贞女）的纪念日

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Wednesday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time*
Luke 17: 11-19
Gratitude is a basic Christian attitude

In today’s Gospel, Luke recounts the healing of ten lepers, yet only one, a Samaritan, returns to thank Jesus. This passage emphasises gratitude—a central theme for Luke, who often portrays people praising God for Jesus’ miracles. Gratitude is an essential attitude for Christians, recognising every blessing as a gift from God. The Samaritan leper’s return to give thanks shows a deep sense of God’s grace, transcending mere rituals or personal merit.

Jesus meets a group of lepers as he travels to Jerusalem through Samaria and Galilee. Theycall out from a distance because society rejected them as they were regarded as cursed by God. However, they demonstrate their faith in His mercy. Jesus tells them to presentthemselves to the priests, and as they go, they are healed. Their journey symbolises the faith journey, trusting in Jesus’ word even without seeing any immediate results.

The Samaritan’s reaction showcases the openness that Jesus wishes to see in His followers. While the others continue on, perhaps feeling entitled to their healing, the Samaritan comesback to give glory to God. This outsider understands his healing as an act of pure grace, aware that he has no personal claim to it. Jesus seizes this moment to illustrate that gratitude fosters a deeper relationship with God, enabling us to recognize His generosity throughoutour lives.

Through this example, the Samaritan serves as a role model for anyone called to embrace a grateful heart. His reaction shows us that faith and gratitude are deeply interconnected. Genuine discipleship requires us to acknowledge God’s presence in every aspect of life and to maintain an attitude of constant thankfulness. We are invited to extend this gift to others, helping them recognize that every moment offers a chance to celebrate God’s grace.

*In the Dioceses of the United States celebrate Memorial of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin

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聖若撒法主教
福音：路17:7-10
偉大在於服務

在今天的福音經文中，耶穌分享了路加福音中獨有的比喻，教導我們投身於服務的生活本質。耶穌通過三個反問句，採用日常生活中的例證，以此說明我們如同祂所說比喻中的僕人那樣，我們蒙召去事奉，而不期待得到回報。祂問說：“你們中間哪個人會對那耕地或放羊的僕人說：‘快來坐下吃飯？’”答案是很明顯的：“沒有會這樣做。”相反，主人會命令僕人先準備好飯菜，然後才吃飯。

耶穌採用這些問題，以此改變我們的觀點，鼓勵我們採用謙遜的方式，履行我們的職責，祂總結說：“你們完成吩咐你們去做的事以後，要說：‘我們是不堪當的僕人；我們只是盡了我們的本分。”耶穌所體現的，就是這事奉的精神：“人子來，不是受服事，而是來服事。”（參看：穀10:45）

服務的召叫與耶穌時代窮人和謙遜之人的信仰完全一致，他們期待的不是一個強大的宰製者般的默西亞，而是如同謙卑僕人一樣的默西亞。事實上，榮福的至聖童貞的決斷表現的，就是這樣的想法：“我是上主的婢女。”（參看：路1:38）耶穌，當祂領受洗禮和彰顯聖容的時候，天父確認祂是僕人，使天主謙卑僕人的預言得到應驗。

我們作為門徒，耶穌也邀請我們接受這樣的角色，服務他人，期待上主，我們的救主，在祂天上盛筵為我們服務的那一天（參看：路12:37）。我們如同聖保祿一樣，要記得：我們工作，使之成長的是天主（參看：格前3:7）。在天主之國，真正重要的是：就是服務，只有賴天主的恩典，我們才能完成我們開始的工作。

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圣若撒法主教
福音：路17:7-10
伟大在于服务

在今天的福音经文中，耶稣分享了路加福音中独有的比喻，教导我们投身于服务的生活本质。耶稣通过三个反问句，采用日常生活中的例证，以此说明我们如同祂所说比喻中的仆人那样，我们蒙召去事奉，而不期待得到回报。祂问说：“你们中间哪个人会对那耕地或放羊的仆人说：‘快来坐下吃饭？’”答案是很明显的：“没有会这样做。”相反，主人会命令仆人先准备好饭菜，然后才吃饭。

耶稣采用这些问题，以此改变我们的观点，鼓励我们采用谦逊的方式，履行我们的职责，祂总结说：“你们完成吩咐你们去做的事以后，要说：‘我们是不堪当的仆人；我们只是尽了我们的本分。”耶稣所体现的，就是这事奉的精神：“人子来，不是受服事，而是来服事。”（参看：谷10:45）

服务的召叫与耶稣时代穷人和谦逊之人的信仰完全一致，他们期待的不是一个强大的宰制者般的默西亚，而是如同谦卑仆人一样的默西亚。事实上，荣福的至圣童贞的决断表现的，就是这样的想法：“我是上主的婢女。”（参看：路1:38）耶稣，当祂领受洗礼和彰显圣容的时候，天父确认祂是仆人，使天主谦卑仆人的预言得到应验。

我们作为门徒，耶稣也邀请我们接受这样的角色，服务他人，期待上主，我们的救主，在祂天上盛筵为我们服务的那一天（参看：路12:37）。我们如同圣保禄一样，要记得：我们工作，使之成长的是天主（参看：格前3:7）。在天主之国，真正重要的是：就是服务，只有赖天主的恩典，我们才能完成我们开始的工作。

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Memorial of Saint Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr
Luke 17: 7-10
Greatness lies in service

In today’s Gospel, Jesus shares a parable unique to Luke, teaching us the essence of a life dedicated to service. Through three rhetorical questions, Jesus draws on everyday life to illustrate how we, like the servants in His parables, are called to serve without expectation of reward. He asks, “Which of you, with a servant ploughing or tending sheep, would say, ‘Come at once to sit down and eat?’” The answer is obvious: no one would. The master, instead, instructs the servant to prepare his meal first and eat only afterwards.

Jesus uses these questions to shift our perspective, encouraging us to approach our duties as acts of humble service. He concludes, “When you have done all you were commanded, say, ‘We are unworthy servants; we have only done our duty.’” Jesus Himself embodied this spirit of service: “The Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve” (Mark 10:45).

This call to service aligns with the faith of the poor and humble in Jesus’ time, who awaited a Messiah not as a mighty ruler, but as a humble servant. In fact, the Blessed Virgin Mary, in her fiat, embodies this ideal: “I am the handmaid of the Lord” (Luke 1:38). Jesus, at His baptism and transfiguration, is affirmed by the Father as the Servant who fulfills Isaiah’s prophecies of God’s humble servant.

As disciples, we too are invited to embrace this role, serving others and awaiting the day when the Lord, our Master, will serve us at His heavenly banquet (Luke 12:37). Like St. Paul, we remember that in our work, God alone brings growth (1 Corinthians 3:7). True greatness in the Kingdom of God lies in service, where only God’s grace completes the work we begin.

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