23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time (B) Lectionary Readings from the USCCB Something strange happens in the gospel this Sunday. Jesus

Faith is not meant to be a purely academic exercise. While it is important that we hear and receive the truths God imparts to us through the scriptures and the teachings of the Church, these are not mere facts to memorize or catalog in a notebook. These are truths meant to change our lives.

We all have choices to make. Do I eat lunch in the cafeteria or in my room? Do I wake up when my alarm goes off, or hit the snooze button? Do I respond to this text message or ignore it? Do I take time to study? Do I honor my commitments? Do I follow my conscience? Do I seek help when I feel overwhelmed or try to struggle through on my own?