To Be A Great One

To Be A Great One

Author: Fr. James Searby September 1, 2025 Duration: 10:37

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2025

On a sabbath Jesus went to dine
at the home of one of the leading Pharisees,
and the people there were observing him carefully.

He told a parable to those who had been invited,
noticing how they were choosing the places of honor at the table.
"When you are invited by someone to a wedding banquet,
do not recline at table in the place of honor.
A more distinguished guest than you may have been invited by him,
and the host who invited both of you may approach you and say,
'Give your place to this man,'
and then you would proceed with embarrassment
to take the lowest place.
Rather, when you are invited,
go and take the lowest place
so that when the host comes to you he may say,
'My friend, move up to a higher position.'
Then you will enjoy the esteem of your companions at the table.
For every one who exalts himself will be humbled,
but the one who humbles himself will be exalted."
Then he said to the host who invited him,
"When you hold a lunch or a dinner,
do not invite your friends or your brothers
or your relatives or your wealthy neighbors,
in case they may invite you back and you have repayment.
Rather, when you hold a banquet,
invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind;
blessed indeed will you be because of their inability to repay you.
For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous."


Fr. James Searby hosts Holiness for the Working Day, a podcast that finds the sacred woven into the fabric of ordinary life. This isn’t about retreating from the world but engaging with it more deeply, whether you’re in a classroom, an office, on a commute, or managing a home. The struggle for goodness can feel overwhelming amidst deadlines, chores, and daily friction. Here, you’ll hear Fr. Searby’s homilies, meditations, and informal talks that reframe that very struggle as the path itself. The content is grounded in Christian spirituality but speaks to the universal human experience of seeking meaning and connection amidst busyness. Each episode offers a practical lens, suggesting that holiness isn’t a distant ideal for saints but a tangible possibility in our routines and relationships. Listen for thoughtful reflections that turn daily challenges into moments of grace and understanding. This podcast provides a quiet space for learning and interior growth, meeting you right where you are. The tone is accessible and encouraging, avoiding abstract theory in favor of relatable insight. It’s for anyone who has ever wondered how their faith or search for purpose fits into the relentless pace of a working day. By integrating spiritual wisdom with everyday reality, the podcast makes the pursuit of a meaningful life feel not only necessary but entirely achievable. You can naturally find this perspective throughout the entire podcast series.
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