Homily Monday, November 24 2025 34th OT
Daniel 1:1-6, 8-20The question of food in Daniel's time is not an issue for Catholics. Except for meat offerings to idols.
The example we can draw from this is to distance ourselves from evil and allow ourselves to be loved by God.
Allowing ourselves to be loved by God, drives away evil.
Luke 21:1-4
What Jesus says here is a lesson in itself:
"Those others have all made offerings from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has offered her whole livelihood."
As we know, Jesus wants to guide us to the realities of heaven.
The "surplus wealth" is a danger of pride.
But, for the little woman, she is present with her heart, and in her heart is peace.
Let us be like this little woman who allows God's Love to go ‘round.
Let us allow all people to discover simple joy within themselves.
God's Love is in all hearts.
Biblical texts: NAB-RE
Normand Thomas.