Don’t Just Prepare—Live Prepared | Alive 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time | All Saints Parish

2025-08-05

On this 19th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Meyer reflects on the words of Jesus in Luke 12 and a powerful insight from the life of St. Catherine of Siena: “She lived as if it was always Lent.” We’re good at preparing during Advent and Lent—but how do we live when the season of preparation ends? What if the practices that help us grow during those times—confession, daily Mass, prayer, sacrifice—are meant for every season? This week’s Alive invites us to carry the graces of preparation into daily life, so we can live with greater freedom, peace,...

On this 19th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Meyer reflects on the words of Jesus in Luke 12 and a powerful insight from the life of St. Catherine of Siena: “She lived as if it was always Lent.”

We’re good at preparing during Advent and Lent—but how do we live when the season of preparation ends? What if the practices that help us grow during those times—confession, daily Mass, prayer, sacrifice—are meant for every season?

This week’s Alive invites us to carry the graces of preparation into daily life, so we can live with greater freedom, peace, and joy—always ready, always alive in Christ.

🙏 Stay prepared. Stay awake. Stay alive.

Gospel Discussion Questions:

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Luke 12:35-40

What is the basic story or content?

What is the good news in this passage?

We are to be ready- what are ways to be ready for the Lord?

This passage speaks of Jesus serving us- wow- how does that make you feel?

Do you have fear or excitement about the coming of the Lord?

What is one practical way you can live out this passage?

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