Sunday, 15 November 2026

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Gospel: Matthew 25:14–30

“Well done, my good and faithful servant.” Matthew 25:21

Liturgical colour: Green

For grown-ups

This Sunday is about the gifts God puts in our hands. Proverbs praises a woman who works with willing hands and opens them to the poor, and in Jesus’ parable of the talents a master trusts his servants with great treasure. Two of them use it and are told, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” The third, afraid, buries his gift. The point is not to be impressive but to be brave and generous rather than fearful.

In family life, every child and parent has something to give: a good singing voice, a knack for making people laugh, a patient ear. Look for those gifts in each other and name them out loud. This Sunday is also the World Day of the Poor, so it is a good moment to ask how your family’s gifts, and a little of your time or money, might reach someone in need.

Dinner-table questions

What is something you are good at?
How can you use that gift to help someone this week?
What do you think God felt when the servant hid his gold?

This week’s family practice: At dinner, each person names one gift they see in someone else at the table. Then choose one small way to share a gift this week, such as a card, a song or a donation.

This Sunday’s readings

First reading: Proverbs 31:10–13, 19–20, 30–31
Psalm: Psalm 128 — Blessed are those who fear the Lord.
Second reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:1–6
Gospel: Matthew 25:14–30 (or 25:14–15, 19–21)