11/21/2026 (Saturday) Today’s Gospel reading: Luke 20:27-40

27 Some Sadducees, those who deny that there is a resurrection, came forward and put this question to Jesus,
28 saying, “Teacher, Moses wrote for us, If someone’s brother dies leaving a wife but no child, his brother must take the wife and raise up descendants for his brother.
29 Now there were seven brothers; the first married a woman but died childless.
30 Then the second
31 and the third married her, and likewise all the seven died childless.
32 Finally the woman also died.
33 Now at the resurrection whose wife will that woman be? For all seven had been married to her.”
34 Jesus said to them, “The children of this age marry and remarry;
35 but those who are deemed worthy to attain to the coming age and to the resurrection of the dead neither marry nor are given in marriage.
36 They can no longer die, for they are like angels; and they are the children of God because they are the ones who will rise.
37 That the dead will rise even Moses made known in the passage about the bush, when he called ‘Lord’ the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob;
38 and he is not God of the dead, but of the living, for to him all are alive.”
39 Some of the scribes said in reply, “Teacher, you have answered well.”
40 And they no longer dared to ask him anything.

(Memorial of St Cecilia)
11/21/2026 (Saturday) Today’s Gospel reflection / homily / sermon: Luke 20:27-40

Theme: Living with the Promise of Eternal Life

In the Gospel reading above, Jesus encounters a group of Sadducees who question Him about the resurrection of the dead. The Sadducees do not believe in life after death, so they present Him with a complicated situation involving a woman who married seven brothers, each of whom died without leaving children. They ask Jesus whose wife she would be in the resurrection. Their question is intended to challenge and ridicule the idea of eternal life. But Jesus responds with divine wisdom, explaining that life beyond death is far greater than human understanding. He reminds them that God is not the God of the dead but of the living.

Through this encounter, Jesus invites us to look beyond our earthly limitations and discover the deeper meaning of faith, hope, and eternal life.

Let us reflect on the word ALIVE.

A – Accept the Mystery of God’s Plan

There are things in life that our human minds cannot fully understand. We often demand explanations for everything, especially when we experience suffering, loss, disappointment, or uncertainty. But faith teaches us that God’s wisdom is greater than our understanding. We do not need to know every detail of what lies ahead to trust the One who holds our future. Accepting God’s mystery means surrendering our limited understanding and allowing Him to guide our lives.

L – Live Beyond Earthly Attachments

The Sadducees viewed eternal life through the limitations of earthly relationships and human arrangements. Jesus showed them that the life to come is not simply an extension of our present existence. This reminds us not to become too attached to material possessions, wealth, status, and worldly recognition. These things may bring temporary happiness, but they cannot give us everlasting fulfillment. Let us enjoy God’s blessings without allowing them to become more important than God Himself.

I – Invest in What Lasts Forever

Our earthly lives are temporary, but the goodness we share can have an eternal impact. Every act of kindness, every moment of forgiveness, every sacrifice made out of love, and every person we help reflects God’s presence in our lives. We should invest less in accumulating things that eventually disappear and more in building relationships, strengthening our faith, and serving others. What matters most is not how much we possess but how much love we give.

V – Value Every Day as God’s Gift

Being alive is more than simply breathing, working, eating, and fulfilling our daily responsibilities. It means recognizing every day as another opportunity to experience God’s goodness. We may wake up carrying burdens, facing difficulties, or worrying about tomorrow. Yet every new morning reminds us that God has given us another chance to grow, forgive, love, and make a difference. Never waste the gift of today by allowing yesterday’s regrets or tomorrow’s anxieties to steal your joy.

E – Embrace the Promise of Eternal Life

Our Christian faith is founded on the hope that death does not have the final word. Through Christ, we are given the promise of eternal life. This hope should change how we live today. We should not be consumed by fear of the unknown but inspired by the assurance that our lives are held in God’s hands. Let us live with faith, love with generosity, forgive without hesitation, and serve without expecting recognition.

The message of Jesus is clear: God is the God of the living. Therefore, let us not live as people without hope, trapped by fear, bitterness, or worldly concerns. Let our faith give us courage, our love give others comfort, and our hope keep us moving forward.

Remember, being ALIVE is not merely about existing in this world. It is about living each day with God, allowing His love to work through us, and preparing our hearts for the eternal life He has promised.

Live fully. Love deeply. Believe faithfully. For in God, life does not end; it is transformed into something everlasting.

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