23RD Sunday in Ordinary Time – A

It seems ancient Israel had lifeguards, only they called them “watchman”.

In today’s first reading God appoints Ezekiel watchman  --Life guard—for the house of Israel—urging Israel to be faithful to the Covenant, to avoid danger.   Watchman (or Life guard)… another aspect of ‘prophet’.

In the Gospel, it seems Jesus asks His followers to be Life guards for one another—a community of people helping each other travel faithfully and hopefully, avoiding danger.