Sunday, September 28, 2025
Dear brother and sisters,
Are We Wealthy Like the Rich Man?
Yes, by global standards, Americans are considered wealthy. Even though many of us are experiencing finan-cial hardship during this economic crisis and may struggle to make ends meet, the standard of living in the United States remains among the highest in the world. The average income of an American household is roughly 150 times greater than that of households in many less-developed countries. Most of us still have ac-cess to basic needs, such as housing, healthcare, education, and technology, and many enjoy comforts like regular shopping, hobbies, and property ownership.
But after hearing the parable of the rich man and Lazarus in this weekend’s Gospel, a deeper question arises: Should we be concerned about our final judgment?
Perhaps we should, especially if we live with the same greed, selfishness, ignorance and spiritual blindness as the rich man in the parable. His sin was not merely that he was rich, but that he was unmoved by the suffering of the poor man right at his doorstep. He focused entirely on his own comfort and pleasure and totally ignored the needs of others. He loved himself but failed to love God and his neighbors. His wealth made him self-sufficient in the eyes of the world, but not in the eyes of God. Likewise, we often fall into the trap of blaming the busyness and burdens of daily life for neglecting our spiritual growth, religious practices, and acts of kind-ness. We allow the distractions of our own concerns to isolate us from others and lead to separation from God. In doing so, we forget to nurture our souls, strengthen our faith, and deepen our relationship with Him. We forget to feed the hungry, to care for the poor, and to support the outcast. We also forget to use our resources to care wisely for our own needs and share generously with those in need.
Finally, we should ask ourselves: What should we do after reflecting on the mistakes of the rich man?
First, we must remember that earthly wealth and social status are temporary, while spiritual matters carry per-petual value. This truth helps us keep Christ at the center as “the Way, the Truth, and the Life.” It guides us to follow His teachings, obey His commandments, receive His grace in the Sacraments, and trust in His plan. Second, we are called to invest time, effort, and commitment in nurturing our soul, fulfilling our religious re-sponsibilities, practicing our faith, and caring for what God has entrusted to us. Surely this discipline brings balance to life and prepares us for lasting success. Finally, we are called to support one another as members of the same flock, follow instructions of the same Shepherd, and walk together to the same destination. There-fore, we should live with compassion, kindness, and awareness of the spiritual and moral realities that shape our journey both now and in eternity.
Sincerely yours in Jesus Christ and Our Lady of La Vang!
Reverend Kiet Anh Ta.
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September
- September 28, 2025 Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
- September 21, 2025 Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
- September 14, 2025 Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
- September 7, 2025 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
August
- August 31, 2025 Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
- August 24, 2025 Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
- August 17, 2025 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
- August 10, 2025 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
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July
- July 27, 2025 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
- July 20, 2025 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
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- July 6, 2025 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
June
- June 29, 2025 Solemnity of Saint Peter & Paul, Apostles Year C June 29th, 2025
- June 22, 2025 Solemnity of the Most Holy Body & Blood Of Christ,Year C June 22nd, 2025
- June 15, 2025 Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Year C
- June 8, 2025 Pentecost Sunday, Year C
- June 1, 2025 The Ascension Of The Lord, Year C
May
- May 25, 2025 Sixth Sunday Of Easter Year C
- May 18, 2025 Fifth Sunday Of Easter Year C
- May 11, 2025 Fourth Sunday Of Easter Year C
- May 4, 2025 Third Sunday Of Easter Year C
April
- April 27, 2025 Second Sunday Of Easter Year C
- April 20, 2025 Easter Sunday Resurrection of the Lord
- April 13, 2025 Palm Sunday of Lent Year C
- April 6, 2025 Fifth Sunday of Lent Year C
March
- March 30, 2025 Fourth Sunday of Lent Year C
- March 23, 2025 Third Sunday of Lent Year C
- March 16, 2025 Second Sunday of Lent Year C
- March 9, 2025 First Sunday of Lent Year C
- March 2, 2025 Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
February
- February 23 2025 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
- February 16 2025 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
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- February 2 2025 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
January
- January 26 2025 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
- January 19 2025 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
- January 12 2025 The Baptism of the Lord Year C
- January 5, 2025 The Epiphany of the Lord Year C
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- December 29, 2024 Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Year C
- December 22, 2024 Fourth Sunday of Advent Year C
- December 15, 2024 Third Sunday of Advent Year C
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- December 1, 2024 First Sunday of Advent Year C
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- November 17, 2024 Thirty-third Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
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- November 3, 2024 Thirty-first Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
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- May 19, 2024 Pentecost Sunday of Easter Year B
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- March 31, 2024 Easter Sunday Resurrection of the Lord Year B
- March 24, 2024 Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
- March 17, 2024 Fourth Sunday of Lent Year B
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