Saturday of the thirtieth week of Ordinary Time

November 4th

Reading 1

Rom 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29

Brothers and sisters: I ask, then, has God rejected his people? Of course not! For I too am a child of Israel, a descendant of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. God has not rejected his people whom he foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says about Elijah, how he pleads with God against Israel?

Hence I ask, did they stumble so as to fall? Of course not! But through their transgression salvation has come to the Gentiles, so as to make them jealous. Now if their transgression is enrichment for the world, and if their diminished number is enrichment for the Gentiles, how much more their full number.

I do not want you to be unaware of this mystery, brothers and sisters, so that you will not become wise in your own estimation: a hardening has come upon Israel in part, until the full number of the Gentiles comes in, and thus all Israel will be saved, as it is written:

The deliverer will come out of Zion, he will turn away godlessness from Jacob; and this is my covenant with them when I take away their sins.

In respect to the Gospel, they are enemies on your account; but in respect to election, they are beloved because of the patriarch. For the gifts and the call of God are irrevocable.

Responsorial Psalm

Ps 94:12-13a, 14-15, 17-18

R. (14a) The Lord will not abandon his people.

Blessed the man whom you instruct, O LORD,

whom by your law you teach,

Giving him rest from evil days.

R. The Lord will not abandon his people.

For the LORD will not cast off his people,

nor abandon his inheritance;

But judgment shall again be with justice,

and all the upright of heart shall follow it.

R. The Lord will not abandon his people.

Were not the LORD my help,

my soul would soon dwell in the silent grave.

When I say, "My foot is slipping,"

your mercy, O LORD, sustains me.

R. The Lord will not abandon his people.

Alleluia

Mt 11:29ab

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

Take my yoke upon you and learn from me,

For I am meek and humble of heart.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel

Lk 14:1, 7-11

On a sabbath Jesus went to dine at the home of one of the leading Pharisees, and the people there were observing him carefully.

He told a parable to those who had been invited, noticing how they were choosing the places of honor at the table. "When you are invited by someone to a wedding banquet, do not recline at table in the place of honor. A more distinguished guest than you may have been invited by him, and the host who invited both of you may approach you and say, 'Give your place to this man,' and then you would proceed with embarrassment to take the lowest place. Rather, when you are invited, go and take the lowest place so that when the host comes to you he may say, 'My friend, move up to a higher position.' Then you will enjoy the esteem of your companions at the table. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted."

hi, may I ask. What is your purpose learning Bible?

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Discussion

If you are a christian, knowing what Jesus Christ did, said and who he was is important.

Its a map, leading you to your destination. Peope paint Jesus as an all loving hippie. He seemed to me to be a rebel. He said you are forgiven and sin no more. He didnt say you are forgiven, continue on your ways. He demended change

Thats on the surface. Under the surface, we meditate on the passages. Some religious try to 'clear' their mind. I am Catholic so I can only speak as a Catholic. Catholics dont clear their mind. We try to undsrstand and simply thimk about the mysteries of our faith.

Philosophy is accessible to all, but Catholic theology is a matter of faith.

Just my 2 sats.

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Alright.

But, I don't feel the benefit of knowing what people of the ancient do, if there is no lesson in it.

Although, I believe that there is a guidance in the Bible, but probably not everyone knows about it.

I listen to Jordan Peterson, his biblical lecture is awesome.

How will you know if there is a lesson in it or not without reading it. Second, Peterson finds different lessons than I would because he is using his past experience and knowledge to draw his conclusions.

Even if you found nothing after reading what Jesus did, you should still read about him because the Dude rose from the dead. Maybe its worth some investigation. Verfy for yourself if its true.

There has been many miracles as well that science cannot explain that are worth reading about.

Someone should create an AI for Catholic theology and philosophy. Its Rich with gems and nuance. The church did came before the bible after all.

I read the Bible. I think most people will only find it as a fiction rather than a true story. For me, it's interesting how a book is more durable than anything in the world today.

I know The Bible is worth studying, but I'm not looking at it as a story that the science can not explain. I'm looking at it from a different perspective, just as how Jordan looks at it.

Peterson has, unfortunately, revealed himself to be a bit of a grifter lately.

I'd be weary.

really? why do you think so?

He is trying to build an organization called ARC (Alliance for Responsible Citizenship). Maybe he tried to crowdfund the orgnization?