He is God, not of the dead, but of the living
The Word This Week
It is fortuitous that this passage of the Gospel is normally read near to the beginning of November, when we have celebrated the feasts of All Saints and All Souls, since it is a strong proclamation of the reality of life after death and the resurrection of the body. This Sunday is not without its difficulties, however, since this message is framed in two very sensitive passages: we have a story of cruelty and martyrdom in the first reading, and a controversial (and possibly upsetting) question about marriage in the Gospel. Remember that the example that the Sadducees bring is ridiculous, legalistic and completely misses the point: Jesus’ reply does not mean that we are not with our loved ones after death – quite the contrary, he proclaims that we will all become one with God and each other as children of God.
First reading: 2 Maccabees 7:1-2.9-14
Res: I shall be filled, when I awake, with the sight of your glory, O Lord
Second reading: 2 Thessalonians 2:16 – 3:5
Gospel Reading: Luke 20: 27-38
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