July 2nd, 2023 - Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jesus speaks about openhearted hospitality in today’s gospel. He says anyone who offers as little as a cup of cold water to one of his disciples welcomes and serves Jesus himself. The problem is we don’t always recognize Jesus when he comes to our doorsteps, do we? Jesus wears many disguises and he has many thirsts. Jesus comes to us in many different ways.  No matter what the time or circumstance may be in our lives, there is always room for one more, one more act of kindness, one more moment of patience, one more offer of forgiveness, one more helping hand, one more prayer to offer, one more person to include in our circle of loving. 

May this Eucharist, itself a gesture of Christ’s hospitality, help us to welcome Christ however he chooses to come our way!