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Deacon Joe's homily on the Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time.
Homily from the Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time. A.D. MMXXV.
Liturgy (a St. Patrick Catholic Community Podcast for readings, homilies & more)
Deacon Jim's homily on the Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time.
Msgr. Watkins invites guest Priest Fr. Dave O'Connor to speak on his decade of work as a missionary in the southeastern Peru and to describe the joys and hardships in that place.
Catholic homilies and Mass readings from St. Anne Roman Catholic Parish in Gilbert, Arizona
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary TimeAn order of Trappist monks whose members live among the Muslim population in northern Africa. As the country is plunged into civil war in the mid-1990s, the men of God must decide whether to stay among the impoverished residents who have been their neighbors, or flee the encroaching fundamentalist terrorists. The situation that unfolds, based on actual events, has tragic consequences (Source: Rotten Tomatoes). The disciples in today's Gospel ask Jesus to teach them how to pray. In so doing, Jesus gives them the perfect prayer: The Our Father. Romans 8:28 reminds us, "we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Scripture Readings for July 27, 2025Genesis 18:20-32Psalm 138:1-3, 6-8Colossians 2:12-14Luke 11:1-13
Reading 1Genesis 18:20-32In those days, the LORD said: "The outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is so great,and their sin so grave,that I must go down and see whether or not their actionsfully correspond to the cry against them that comes to me.I mean to find out."While Abraham's visitors walked on farther toward Sodom,the LORD remained standing before Abraham.Then Abraham drew nearer and said:"Will you sweep away the innocent with the guilty?Suppose there were fifty innocent people in the city;would you wipe out the place, rather than spare itfor the sake of the fifty innocent people within it?Far be it from you to do such a thing,to make the innocent die with the guiltyso that the innocent and the guilty would be treated alike!Should not the judge of all the world act with justice?"The LORD replied,"If I find fifty innocent people in the city of Sodom,I will spare the whole place for their sake."Abraham spoke up again:"See how I am presuming to speak to my Lord,though I am but dust and ashes!What if there are five less than fifty innocent people?Will you destroy the whole city because of those five?"He answered, "I will not destroy it, if I find forty-five there."But Abraham persisted, saying "What if only forty are found there?"He replied, "I will forbear doing it for the sake of the forty."Then Abraham said, "Let not my Lord grow impatient if I go on.What if only thirty are found there?"He replied, "I will forbear doing it if I can find but thirty there."Still Abraham went on,"Since I have thus dared to speak to my Lord,what if there are no more than twenty?"The LORD answered, "I will not destroy it, for the sake of the twenty."But he still persisted:"Please, let not my Lord grow angry if I speak up this last time.What if there are at least ten there?"He replied, "For the sake of those ten, I will not destroy it."Reading 2Colossians 2:12-14Brothers and sisters:You were buried with him in baptism,in which you were also raised with himthrough faith in the power of God,who raised him from the dead.And even when you were deadin transgressions and the uncircumcision of your flesh,he brought you to life along with him,having forgiven us all our transgressions; obliterating the bond against us, with its legal claims,which was opposed to us,he also removed it from our midst, nailing it to the cross.GospelLuke 11:1-13Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he had finished,one of his disciples said to him,"Lord, teach us to pray just as John taught his disciples."He said to them, "When you pray, say:Father, hallowed be your name,your kingdom come.Give us each day our daily breadand forgive us our sinsfor we ourselves forgive everyone in debt to us,and do not subject us to the final test."And he said to them, "Suppose one of you has a friendto whom he goes at midnight and says,'Friend, lend me three loaves of bread,for a friend of mine has arrived at my house from a journeyand I have nothing to offer him,'and he says in reply from within,'Do not bother me; the door has already been lockedand my children and I are already in bed.I cannot get up to give you anything.'I tell you,if he does not get up to give the visitor the loavesbecause of their friendship,he will get up to give him whatever he needsbecause of his persistence."And I tell you, ask and you will receive;seek and you will find;knock and the door will be opened to you.For everyone who asks, receives;and the one who seeks, finds;and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.What father among you would hand his son a snakewhen he asks for a fish?Or hand him a scorpion when he asks for an egg?If you then, who are wicked,know how to give good gifts to your children,how much more will the Father in heavengive the Holy Spirit to those who ask him?"
Catholic homilies and Mass readings from St. Anne Roman Catholic Parish in Gilbert, Arizona
Homily from the Mass offered on Sunday, July 27th. To support the podcast financially, click here: https://stpiuscda.org/online-giving
Catholic homilies and Mass readings from St. Anne Roman Catholic Parish in Gilbert, Arizona
Fr. Ken reflects on the power of prayer—not as a way to change God's mind, but to transform our hearts. Drawing from Abraham's intercession, Jesus' teaching on the Lord's Prayer, and St. Paul's reminder of our identity in Christ, we are encouraged to pray with humility, persistence, and trust. Even when God seems silent, He is present, working in love and mercy. Let us ask, seek, and knock, confident that God listens and provides in His perfect timing.
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Fr. Hezekias and Annie explore themes of intercession, God's mercy versus justice, and persistent prayer through Abraham's pleading for Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 18) and Jesus' teaching on the Our Father (Luke 11).
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Homily, Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Roger Cooney
Readings for the day: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072725.cfm
Readings for today: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072725.cfm
If God invited Abraham to wrestle with the problem of justice in a fallen world and to act for the innocent, might God do something similar with us? Homily for the Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time.
Homily for the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time given by Fr. Andrew Thornton.
Homily for the 17th Sunday Ordinary Time, Seek the gift that keeps giving.
Homily from the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The battle of prayer. Every one of us knows that we ought to pray. But not all of us know how. In addition, not all of us know that prayer can often be a challenge...it is a battle. Mass Readings from July 27, 2025: Genesis 18:20-32 Psalm 138:1-3, 6-8Colossians 2:12-14 Luke 11:1-13
Read OnlineJesus was praying in a certain place, and when he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray just as John taught his disciples.” Luke 11:1In today's Gospel we are given three teachings on prayer. First, Jesus teaches His disciples what has come to be called “The Lord's Prayer.” Second, He teaches about the importance of persistence in prayer. Third, He teaches about the fruit that comes from correct and persistent prayer.The Church Father Tertullian said that The Lord's Prayer “is truly the summary of the whole Gospel.” Saint Augustine said, “Run through all the words of the holy prayers [in Scripture], and I do not think that you will find anything in them that is not contained and included in the Lord's Prayer.” Saint Thomas Aquinas said, “The Lord's Prayer is the most perfect of prayers.... In it we ask, not only for all the things we can rightly desire, but also in the sequence that they should be desired” (See the Catechism of the Catholic Church #2761–2763).It's amazing to consider what these great teachers of the faith have said about this short prayer. Perhaps because of our familiarity with this prayer we can easily gloss over the depth of its meaning. We can fail to use it as a foundation and model for all of our prayer. One way to correct this tendency is to use The Lord's Prayer for an extended period of time by prayerfully pondering every word slowly and meditatively. Doing so will help open us up to these perfect “instructions” on how we should pray.Immediately after Jesus taught this short prayer, He taught a lesson about persistence in prayer. He taught that we must not simply say a few prayers and leave it at that, giving up if they do not appear to be answered. Instead, we must continuously beg God for His grace until it is bestowed in its fullness.What will we receive from persistent prayer? This is an important point. We ought not go to God with our own wants and desires. We ought not beg Him for things that do not fall within His perfect will. Instead, when our prayer is modeled on the Lord's Prayer, and when it is persistent and grounded in faith, then our prayer will be for what the Father bestows upon us, that is His will alone. We must pray that His Kingdom will come. We must trust that He will provide for our needs. We must seek His forgiveness for our sins, and we must pray that He will protect us from the evil one.Reflect, today, upon that perfect prayer, The Lord's Prayer. Spend time studying it, thinking about each petition, the order in which Jesus laid it out, its simplicity and its clarity. Acknowledge that because we pray The Lord's Prayer so often, we can sometimes miss its true meaning and beauty. Our Lord gave us this prayer for a reason. Make sure that you do all you can to discover its meaning and practice its teaching. Our Father, Who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth, as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: James Tissot, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.
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I will give thanks to you, O LORD, with all my heart, for you have heard the words of my mouth; in the presence of the angels I will sing your praise; I will worship at your holy temple and give thanks to your name. Lord, on the day I called for help, you answered me.A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke (Lk 11:1-13, today's readings).Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray just as John taught his disciples." He said to them, "When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread and forgive us our sins for we ourselves forgive everyone in debt to us, and do not subject us to the final test."After Jesus teaches the disciples the Lord's Prayer, he shares a parable about a man who goes to a friend at midnight to ask for bread to feed a guest staying at his house while on a journey. The friend eventually gives him the bread although he is reluctant at first. By his persistence, the visitor receives the bread he asks for. Likewise, in another parable, Jesus makes clear that if flawed human parents know how to give good gifts to their children, how much more so does God. "If you then, who are wicked," Jesus says, "know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him?" Jesus teaches the disciples more than they ask for: he points the way to his Father in a Spirit of adoption, the one to whom we cry, Abba, Father.Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. Help me be grateful that your will be done and that I have the gift of freely choosing it. Let the persistent cry of the friend in the parable be my cry as well. If not because of friendship with you, Lord, then out of my persistence you never tire of hearing and answering me. Jesus says, "Ask and you will receive. . . . For everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks, finds." Give me the grace to call to mind throughout the day that I am the son in the parable who asks his father for a fish. Father in heaven, you are the giver of all good gifts. From the responsorial psalm, let me remember this with complete trust: "Your right hand saves me. The LORD will complete what he has done for me."Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Jesus is telling us disciples that we need not worry that God will not understand our prayers. We do not have to use proper formulas, the right words. God loves us so much that our inadequate prayers suffice.About the Speaker: Father William J Grimm is a Maryknoll Missioner of 40 year's experience in Asia-mostly Japan, Hong Kong and Cambodia.For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.com For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn Twitter Follow Or Connect through DM at : twitter.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews
La Porta | Renungan Harian Katolik - Daily Meditation according to Catholic Church liturgy
Delivered by Chendani Budhi, Maria Delie, Josephine Mercy Ho, and Erica Tanzil from the Parish of Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral in the Archdiocese of Makassar, Indonesia. Genesis 18: 20-33; Rs psalm 138: 1-2a.2bc-3.6-7ab.7c-8; Colossians 2: 12-14; Luke 11: 1-13.GOOD REQUEST The theme for our meditation on this17th Sunday in ordinary time is entitled: Good Request. Last Sunday,our meditation highlighted on our good acceptance for what is given. There wasa teenager after hearing the sermon of the Pastor wrote to his parish Priests aWhatsapp message in this way: "Father, for the sake of fairness, before wecan accept with good manner, we shouldfirst ask with the same manner, right?" The comment and reflection of that boycan be an inspiration for our meditation today. We accept something or somebodywith or without request. When it is without request, what we receive is a freegift or reward. Whereas if we accept with request, it means we are expected toask well for it. In our readings today, we are enlightened to ask God in goodand proper manner. There are at least three things here about our good request. First, concerning urgency or promptingneeds, we ask God with strong faith and we can make calculations with Him. Eachof our urgent need is certainly related to the matters of life or death.Abraham did that with God as told in our first reading today. For the sake ofthe salvation of soul, when faced with the threat of deadly sin, we can ask alot and with complain like Abraham, to insist God to help and to save us. Second, we ask God based on theprinciple that we are always dependent on God's providence. This is very much concerningour lives as mortals and our humble situation of life. Indeed, we have manyneeds to be attended, but we should behave like children towards the Father,namely we surrender our lives while asking for the outpouring of His blessingsupon us. The answers will be given according to His will; its quantity many or few,its time right or not, we depend all to the Father. He has the power to makethings happen. The prayer of "Our Father" that we always say is theway we ask and surrender to the Father's will to happen. There is no urgencyhere. Third, in the matter of the quality ofour lives as believers, we should ask for something that is new, better,relevant, and future. We want to leave the old, the useless, and the bad ones.We also try not to request to have a lot, to be rich, to become full of thethings of the world, and to be attached to this world. So the good news for ustoday reminds us to ask God in good manners, namely the urgency of oursalvation, our submission to His will, and the importance of the quality oflife. Let's pray. In name of theFather ... Almighty and generous Father, may we always hope and dependourselves on your provicence and care. Glory to the Father and to the Son andto the Holy Spirit ... In the name of the Father ...
Grace in WickednessThe readings are quite pragmatic in describing evil and wickedness are powerfully present in the world. Thankfully we have God's grace protecting those who draw upon it through prayer. Come and pray the Our Father for God's grace.https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072725.cfm
For the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. reflects on being open to God. Follow us:The Catholic Apostolate CenterThe Center's podcast websiteInstagramFacebookApple PodcastsSpotify Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center. Follow the Center on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube to remain up-to-date on the latest Center resources. Listen to Fr. Frank's more of weekly reflections and recent blogcasts.
Preaching for the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sr. Theresa Hafner, CSJ offers a reflection on how helps to align us with God's vision for us and our world: "At times we may feel overwhelmed and helpless regarding the injustices taking place in the world today. The need for prayer may be flowing out of us all the time, waking and sleeping. Our prayers and conversations with God are what sustain and strengthen us, what allow us to hold on to hope, to be filled with the spirit and to continue to advocate for God's vision so beautifully voiced in the teachings of Jesus."Sr. Theresa Hafner is a member of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph living in Cleveland, Ohio. For the past 13 years, she has ministered in a local parish faith formation office, assisting parents with their children's religious education and sacramental preparation. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/07272025 to learn more about Sr. Theresa, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.
For the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. reflects on being open to God. Follow us:The Catholic Apostolate CenterThe Center's podcast websiteInstagramFacebookApple PodcastsSpotify Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center. Follow the Center on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube to remain up-to-date on the latest Center resources. Listen to Fr. Frank's more of weekly reflections and recent blogcasts.
A Bible study on Luke 11:1-13, the Gospel reading for the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Cycle C.
Get all set for the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time with Fr. Andy Syberg
Readings for Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.- Year C FIRST READING: Genesis 18:20-32 Psalm 138:1-2a, 2b-3, 6-7a, 7b-8. “Lord, on the day I called for help, you answered me” SECOND READING: Colossians 2:12-14 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Rom 8:15bc). Alleluia, alleluia! You have received the Spirit which makes us God's children. And in that Spirit we call God our Father. GOSPEL: Luke 11:1-13 Image Credit- https://creator.nightcafe.studio/creation/uNLh50S2X5VrsVEYYipQ/jesus-alone-at-prayer-to-his-heavenly-father?ru=Paul-Evangelion References: Fr Paul W. Kelly ** (this paragraph adapted from _) THE DAILY STUDY BIBLE. GOSPEL OF LUKE. (REVISED EDITION). BY WILLIAM BARCLAY. +++++++++++++++++++++ Memorial Acclamation 1. We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Psalm 138:1-2a, 2b-3, 6-7a, 7b-8. “Lord, on the day I called for help, you answered me” GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Rom 8:15bc). ). Alleluia, alleluia! You have received the Spirit which makes us God's children. And in that Spirit we call God our Father. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ PREFACE: Ordinary 2 Eucharistic Prayer 4 (theme variation: theme 3 ) (post version: v1-long) ++++ {1. Thanks for joining us for this time of prayer and reflection} 3. Go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life. ++++++++ Archive of homilies and reflections: http://homilycatholic.blogspot.com.au To contact Fr. Paul, please email: paulwkelly68@gmail.com You are welcome to subscribe to Fr Paul's homily mail-out by visting here: https://surfersparadiseparish.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=85b9ddd594b242276d423bfe9&id=002282d9e0 Details relating to the audio productions linked to this Blog: "Faith, Hope and Love - Christian worship and reflection" - Led by Rev Paul Kelly Prayers and chants — Roman Missal, 3rd edition, © 2010, The International Commission on English in the liturgy. (ICEL) Scriptures - New Revised Standard Version: © 1989, and 2009 by the NCC-USA. (National Council of Churches of Christ - USA) "The Psalms" ©1963, 2009, The Grail - Collins publishers. Prayers of the Faithful - " Together we pray" by Robert Borg'. E.J. Dwyer, Publishers, (1993). (Sydney Australia). Sung "Mass in Honour of St. Ralph Sherwin" - By Jeffrey M. Ostrowski. The Gloria, Copyright © 2011 ccwatershed.org. "Faith, Hope and Love" theme hymn - In memory of William John Kelly (1942-2017) - Inspired by 1 Corinthians 13:1-13. Music by Paul W. Kelly. Arranged and sung, with additional lyrics by Stefan Kelk. 2019. “Quiet Time.” Instrumental Reflection music. Written by Paul W Kelly. 1988, 2007. & This arrangement: Stefan Kelk, 2020. “Today I Arise” - For Trisha J Kelly. Original words and music by Paul W. Kelly. Inspired by St Patrick's Prayer. Arranged and sung, with additional lyrics by Stefan Kelk. 2019. Sound Engineering and editing - P.W. Kelly. Microphones: - Shure Motiv MV5 Digital Condenser. And (2024+) Rode Nt-1 + AI-1 Sound Mixer. Editing equipment: -- MixPad Multitrack Studio Recording Software v10.49 (NCH Software). NCH – WavePad Audio Editing Software. Master's Edition v 17.63 (NCH Software) Sound Processing: iZotope RX 10 Audio Editor (Izotope Inc.) Text transcription as per the recorded podcast version is transcribed by TurboScribe.ai {excellent and accurate transcription from voice to text} [Production KER 2025] May God bless and keep you.
Luke 11:9 “And I tell you, Ask, and it will be given you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” Did you know that Jesus taught his disciples the “Our Father” prayer? Veronica and Melissa describe the three episodes of prayer presented to us in this week's Gospel. For Sunday's Mass Reading: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2022-07-24
Morning Prayer for Sunday, September 22, 2024 (The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost, or the Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity [Proper 20]). Psalm and Scripture readings (60-day Psalter): Psalm 59 1 Kings 12:1-20, 25-30 Hebrews 11 Click here to access the text for the Daily Office at DailyOffice2019.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dailyofficepodcast/support
Evening Prayer for Saturday, September 21, 2024 (Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist; Ember Day [Autumn Saturday]; Eve of The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost, or the Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity [Proper 20]). Psalm and Scripture readings (60-day Psalter): Psalms 58, 60 Zechariah 1 Matthew 15:29-16:12 Click here to access the text for the Daily Office at DailyOffice2019.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dailyofficepodcast/support
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Homily from the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Give the first fruits and gather the fragments. We are given two commands in this weekend's readings: to give the first fruits and gather the fragments. Our temptation, however, is to do the opposite; to give the fragments and gather the first fruits. In order to have a heart like Christ, we must become givers. Mass Readings from July 28, 2024: 2 Kings 4:42-44 Psalms 145:10-11, 15-18Ephesians 4:1-6 John 6:1-15