The Rich Man and Lazarus
This Sunday’s reading brings us the story of two very different men, so close yet so far apart: one in comfort, the other in suffering. One walks past, the other knocks on his door. But the greatest gap isn’t just wealth—it’s awareness.
Follow this link for Fr Frank Bird's Living the Word audio reflection of the Sunday readings, 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time https://livingtheword.org.nz/26th-sunday-the-rich-man-and-lazarus/
Living the Word explores how this story isn’t just ancient—it’s urgent now, asking: what do we do with what we’ve been given, and who we become in the process.
If you’ve ever felt the tension between “doing well” and “doing good,” this reflection asks: Where does your compassion lead you?
Source: 26th Sunday Ordinary Time
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