- 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings: Amos 6:1a, 4–7; 1 Timothy 6:11–16
The prophet Amos warns against the illusion of comfort: lying on beds of ivory, feasting without care, and ignoring the suffering of others is not the life of God’s people. Comfort can easily become a trap, blinding us to what truly matters. Saint Paul, in contrast, exhorts Timothy to pursue the treasures that endure: “righteousness, devotion, faith, love, patience, and gentleness.” These are not luxuries but the essentials of Christian living, virtues that shape us into disciples who reflect Christ. To “compete well for the faith” is not about rivalry but perseverance. It’s about struggling daily against selfishness, complacency, and distraction so that we may grasp eternal life, the true inheritance promised in Christ. The readings challenge us to examine whether we are investing our energy in creating a comfortable life or in building a faithful one. The path of Christ is not marked by ease but by love lived in action, patience in trial, and gentleness in strength. Eternal life is not won by possessions or status but by clinging to the One who is already our life. Let’s reflect: Am I more focused on building a comfortable life for myself, or am I striving each day to pursue righteousness, devotion, faith, love, patience, and gentleness so that I may truly lay hold of eternal life?
Don Giorgio
Don Giorgio