This Sunday, we are taking on the task of Ordinary Time with particular vigor, the task of service to neighbour. Now is the time for grass roots service projects, those forms of service that each of us should take on as part of our commitment to Jesus and that will become habits of service for a lifetime. The prayers and readings of this Sunday encourage us to embrace life, to be one with all who follow Christ, to embrace the example of Christ, and to offer our lives for the service of those in need.

We serve others because we, like Jesus, want people to live life to the fullest. There is no death that is a punishment from God. God always chooses life. Always. Anything we can do to help others live life to the fullest and turn away from despair is the kind of service to which this week’s liturgy calls us