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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2023 8:47

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Saturday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time, Karl Esker, C.Ss.R.

The Good Word

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2023 4:42

Saturday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time IOctober 21, 2023 Hello and welcome to the Word, bringing you the Good News of Jesus Christ every day from the Redemptorists of the Baltimore Province. I am Fr. Karl Esker from the Basilica of our Lady of Perpetual Help in Brooklyn, NY. Today is Saturday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time.Our reading today is taken from the gospel according to Luke.Jesus said to his disciples: "I tell you, everyone who acknowledges me before others the Son of Man will acknowledge before the angels of God. But whoever denies me before others will be denied before the angels of God. "Everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but the one who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven. When they take you before synagogues and before rulers and authorities, do not worry about how or what your defense will be or about what you are to say. For the Holy Spirit will teach you at that moment what you should say." The gospel of the Lord.Homily In the gospel, Jesus tells his disciples and us: “everyone who acknowledges me before others the Son of Man will acknowledge before the angels of God. But whoever denies me before others will be denied before the angels of God.” When Luke wrote his gospel, there was real danger in being a Christian. They were being hauled before magistrates and judges and told to renounce their faith in Jesus. Many did renounce their faith to preserve their lives and families, but many others were faithful to the end and gave up their lives and possessions in witness to Jesus. These we call the martyrs. Today it seems like few of us will be called to be martyrs; however, how are we supposed to acknowledge Jesus in a world torn by division, rivalry and hatred? Just saying that one believes in Jesus Christ is not enough, because even those who profess Jesus' name are divided into warring camps. And Jesus would certainly not agree with those using his name for political or material benefit. Jesus refused to be drawn into the political posturing of his own day. He would sit down at table with his friends; he accepted invitations from tax collectors and sinners, and even from pharisees, who were his greatest opponents. He challenged all of them to open their minds and their hearts to the mercy and love of God. To the despised and the outcast, he was a friend who showed them their worth. For the simple and oppressed, he favored loosening the rules to make their life easier. And to the self-righteous, he held up a mirror to their hypocrisy. Still, he did not stridently favor one side or condemn the other. He used funny little stories, we call parables, to get people to think beyond their own horizons. Of course, that did not save Jesus from the cross. And I wonder: knowing today how we stick to our tribes of like thinking people and condemn or even demonize anyone who is different, if Jesus returned to earth in human form, would we welcome him, or would we probably just nail him back up on the cross. That thought should make us pause. Church people are moaning over the fact that so many people, especially the young, are abandoning the Church. They talk about the sexual and financial scandals, which certainly contribute, but I think that the problem lies much deeper. Too many people are using Jesus' name, but too few are living as Jesus lived. The remedy lies with each one of us. I don't think I would bring these questions up at the dinner table. I am not good at making up funny little stories, so I would probably just get booted out of the house. However, we all need to break out of the confining boxes of our own certainties and try to put on Jesus' way of welcoming the outcast, lightening the load of the oppressed and questioning our own self-righteousness. That way we will acknowledge Jesus as Son of Man and Son of God before the men and women of this age.May God bless you.Fr. Karl E. Esker C.Ss.R.Basilica of our Lady of Perpetual HelpBrooklyn, NY

Saturday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time

The Catholic Word Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2023 32:43

ROSARY - JOYFUL MYSTERIES today. DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET for Saturday.

The Examen with Fr. James Martin, SJ

Twenty-eighth Friday in Ordinary Time

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 19:29

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Why We Can't Earn Heaven - Friday of the Twenty-Eighth Week in Ordinary Time

St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 11:18

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Friday of the Twenty-Eighth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Ordinary Weekday/ Paul of the Cross, Priest, Religious Founder First Reading: Romans 4: 1-8 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 32: 1b-2, 5, 11 Alleluia: Psalms 33: 22 Gospel: Luke 12: 1-7 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

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Saturday of the Twenty-Eighth Week in Ordinary Time - Peace in the Face of Judgment

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 6:19

When they take you before synagogues and before rulers and authorities, do not worry about how or what your defense will be or about what you are to say. For the Holy Spirit will teach you at that moment what you should say.” Luke 12:11–12Jesus lived this Gospel passage in His own life to perfection. He was arrested, interrogated, falsely condemned and questioned by the Chief Priest, Herod and Pontius Pilate. During His interrogations, sometimes He spoke and at other times He remained silent. In preparation for these interrogations, Jesus did not study each ruler ahead of time, trying to figure out what He should say and not say. He did not prepare a defense but relied upon His perfect union with the Holy Spirit and with the Father to be led at every moment in His human nature.Though it may be unlikely that you will be arrested for your faith and put on trial for being Christian by the civil authorities, it is possible that you will experience various other forms of interrogation and condemnation at times during which you are challenged to respond. And more likely, if you are judged by another, you may be tempted to defend yourself in anger, attacking back.This Gospel passage, when clearly understood and lived, should have the effect of calming you and reassuring you during any and every experience of judgment. The Catechism of the Catholic Church states that “To avoid rash judgment, everyone should be careful to interpret insofar as possible his neighbor's thoughts, words, and deeds in a favorable way” (# 2478). And though you must always strive to do this yourself, there will most likely be times when others do not act in this careful and truthful way toward you. Thus, if you are judged by another, even if what they say has truth to it, it is important that you not react with defensiveness and anger, unless the Holy Spirit has unmistakably led you to do so. The key message Jesus gives is that you must trust that the Holy Spirit will always lead you as you humbly and continually seek to follow His every prompting. This is only possible if you have built a firm habit of attentiveness to the Voice of God within your conscience.Because the experience of rash judgment, detraction, calumny and the like are painful to encounter, you must prepare your defense ahead of time by learning to only rely upon the Holy Spirit in all things. Jesus exhorts us to do so! Therefore, if you daily and humbly seek to fulfill God's will, hear His voice, and respond with generosity, then you can be certain that when the time comes and you experience these forms of judgment, you will be ready. The Holy Spirit will speak to you, inspire you, console you and give you every grace you need to respond in accord with God's will. Do not doubt this. Have faith and confidence in these words and this promise of our Lord. Reflect, today, upon the ways that you have responded in the past to the judgment of another. Try to call to mind specific moments when this has happened. Did you respond with similar judgments? Were you filled with anger? Did you brood over injury? Did you lose your peace of heart? If you have fallen into these temptations, then commit yourself in faith to believe what Jesus says today. Trust Him. Trust that He will be with you in those difficult moments in the future and pray that you will be graced to respond only as the Holy Spirit directs you. My innocent Lord, You were put on trial, judged and falsely condemned. Yet in all of that, You were the Innocent Lamb Who always loved and spoke truth with perfection. When I experience judgment in my life, please fill me with peace of heart and trust in Your promise that the Holy Spirit will be with me, inspiring me and leading me in accord with Your perfect will. Holy Spirit, I abandon myself to You now and always. Jesus, I trust in You.Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2023 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

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Friday of the Twenty-Eighth Week in Ordinary Time - Sincerity and Integrity

Discerning Hearts - Catholic Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 6:53

“There is nothing concealed that will not be revealed, nor secret that will not be known. Therefore whatever you have said in the darkness will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered behind closed doors will be proclaimed on the housetops.” Luke 12:2–3Immediately prior to this passage quoted above, Jesus told His disciples: “Beware of the leaven—that is, the hypocrisy—of the Pharisees.” This comes after Jesus gives a long and very direct series of condemnations of these leaders in the previous chapter. Jesus is quite serious about their destructive actions. So, after directly confronting them, He then turns to His disciples to warn them of the consequences of these hypocritical leaders.A hypocrite is one who pretends to have some moral virtues but, in truth, is only deceiving himself and attempting to deceive others. For that reason, Jesus assists His disciples by sharing with them the fact that all truth will eventually come to light. Thus, every good deed will eventually be seen by all for its goodness, and every evil intent, no matter how hidden, will eventually come to light. Though the immediate temptation for many in hearing this passage will be to think about others who they think fall into the sin of hypocrisy, it may be far more useful to ponder these truths for oneself. The simple message that Jesus preaches is that we must be people who are truthful in every way. We must be honest with ourselves and make sure that we are fully aware of our inner life, seeing ourselves only in the way that God sees us. This act of honesty and integrity is one of the best ways by which we prepare ourselves for eternal life. How sad it would be if we went through life pretending, on the surface, to be something we were not, only to have the full truth divulged at our final judgment when it is too late to change.Being honest with ourselves can be difficult. It's normal for us to want to be good, to want to be holy, and to want others to think this way about us. For that reason, it is very common for us to put forth only the best image of ourselves, hiding many other things that may embarrass us and even humiliate us. And though we do not have any moral obligation to tell everyone about every sin we struggle with interiorly, it is morally essential that we face it ourselves and do so with the grace of God.One practical way to do this is to ponder the above Scripture passage. Jesus makes it clear that at some time, in some way, everything within us in our hearts and minds will come to light. For some this will happen, by God's grace, during this life as a way for them to change. For others, these secrets will only come to light at their final judgment. The truth, however, is that all that we are, all that we think, and all that we do in a hidden way will come to light. And if that frightens you in some way, that is good. Sometimes we need a holy fear to encourage us to look inward and to deal with all that we keep hidden from others.Reflect, today, upon the importance of striving for a life of true transparency and integrity. The best way to do this is to live every day as if everything within your heart were visible for all to see. If that means you need to change in some way so as to be at peace with what will eventually come to light, then work diligently on making that change here and now. The opposite of hypocrisy, for which the Pharisees were firmly condemned, is honesty and sincerity. Spend time reflecting upon these beautiful virtues and pray that the Lord will gift you with them so that you can live a life of true integrity here and now in preparation for that glorious day of judgment, when all will be “known” and “proclaimed on the housetops.” My revealing Lord, You see all things. You know my heart in every way. Please grace me with the ability to see myself as You see me and to know my inner heart as You know me. As the deepest truths of who I am come to light for me to see, I pray that I will also have the grace to sincerely change so that I may truly glorify You with my actions and become a source of authentic inspiration to all. Jesus, I trust in You.Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2023 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

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Fr. Joseph Piper Homily - Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday, October 15, 2023

St. Ann DC Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 13:27

Fr. Joseph Piper preaches on Christ's promise of eternal life, and explains why we do not spend enough time thinking about it.

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Wednesday of the Twenty-Eighth Week in Ordinary Time – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 10:59

Wednesday of the Twenty-Eighth Week in Ordinary Time - A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts As you begin, take a deep breath and exhale slowly. For at least the next few moments, surrender all the cares and concerns of this day to the Lord. Say slowly from your heart “Jesus, I Trust In You…You Take Over” Become aware that He is with you, looking upon you with love, wanting to be heard deep within in your heart... The post Wednesday of the Twenty-Eighth Week in Ordinary Time – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

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Thursday of the Twenty-Eighth Week in Ordinary Time - Overcoming Plotting

Daily Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 6:30

When Jesus left, the scribes and Pharisees began to act with hostility toward him and to interrogate him about many things, for they were plotting to catch him at something he might say. Luke 11:53–54Over the past few days, we have been reading Saint Luke's version of Jesus' “Woe to you” rebukes of the scribes, Pharisees and the scholars of the law. Today's Gospel concludes these rebukes of love by pointing out that these religious leaders did not convert. Instead, they began plotting against Jesus so as to “catch him at something he might say.” This is what happens when people use God's holy law as a weapon to attack.Normally, we take inspiration from the Holy Scriptures in a positive way, meaning, by reflecting upon Jesus' words and actions and applying them to our lives. However, we can also learn from the evil others commit and allow their actions to inspire us to avoid their sin. In today's Gospel, we are invited to ponder the obsessive plotting of these religious leaders so as to consider whether we also are guilty of their sin.First, note that at the conclusion of Jesus' rebukes, these religious leaders “began to act with hostility” toward Jesus. Normally, when we act with hostility toward another, it is done with the mindframe that we are right and they have done something wrong. We justify our hostility by pointing to their perceived sin. However, it must be understood that every act of hostility on our part is a clear indication that we have started down the road of sin and are not justified in our obsession.Notice also that these religious leaders exercised their hostility toward Jesus by interrogating Him. In other words, in their anger, they kept asking Him questions so as to find some fault with Him. They tried to trick Him and trap Him with their speech using God's very Law handed down through Moses and the prophets. But they manipulated that Law so as to justify their hostility and, out of pride, to falsely accuse Jesus.Think about any times in your life in which you found yourself somewhat obsessed with what you judged to be the sin of another. Hostility in this case can even be passive, meaning you may present a kind disposition on the surface, but interiorly you are obsessively thinking about how you can condemn the person. Often when this happens, we can feel justified in that we convince ourselves that justice must be done and that we are the dispensers of that justice. But if God is in control of our lives, He will not call us to obsessive plotting in regard to another. Instead, when we are following the will of God, we will sense Him inspiring us to act with immediacy, calm, joy, kindness, honesty, and freedom from all anger and obsession.Reflect, today, upon any way that you have seen this misguided tendency within your own life. If you can identify a time when you struggled with hostility toward another, look at the fruit it bore. Was God glorified through your actions? Did this leave you at peace or agitated? Were you fully objective in your thinking? Be honest with these questions and you will begin to discover the road to freedom from such obsessive thinking. God wants you to be at peace. If there is injustice, trust that our Lord will sort it out. You, for your part, must continually work to forgive, act with charity, and direct your attention to the will of God as it is gently presented to you.My patient and kind Lord, You were falsely accused and condemned by many of the religious leaders of Your time because You spoke the pure truth with love, clarity and boldness. When I act with hostility and anger toward another, help me to turn from these sins so that I will never condemn, never judge and never manipulate Your divine Law for my own purposes. Fill me with Your peace and charity alone, dear Lord. Jesus, I trust in You. Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2023 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

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Wednesday of the Twenty-Eighth Week in Ordinary Time – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 10:59

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Homily for the Twenty Eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time - Garment of Christ

Fr. Brendan McGuire - Podcasts that Break open the Word of God

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 7:49

When we receive here today at this Eucharist, it is not just an optional extra to go out and to do good works. But rather, it is a constituent element of coming here. We are here and if we do not do good works when we leave here, then what sort of scandal does that bring to what we do here? Because then nothing really has happened here. (Read more…)Here is my homily for last weekend. Please feel free to share with others.I am currently away on retreat with the priest of the Diocese of San Jose. Please pray for usSee you at Mass next weekend.

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Twenty-eighth Monday in Ordinary Time

The Examen with Fr. James Martin, SJ

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 19:29

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How Work Is Transformed Through Worship - Monday of the Twenty-Eighth Week in Ordinary Time

St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 12:05

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Twenty-Eighth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Scott Hahn. Ordinary Weekday / Hedwig, Religious/ Margaret Mary Alacoque, Virgin First Reading: Ephesians 3:14-19 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 23: 1b-3a, 4, 5, 6 Alleluia: Matthew 11:25 Gospel: Luke 11: 25-30 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

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Monday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time

Renewal Ministries: "Food for the Journey"

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023

Tuesday of the Twenty-Eighth Week in Ordinary Time - Interior Transformation

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 6:10

After Jesus had spoken, a Pharisee invited him to dine at his home. He entered and reclined at table to eat. The Pharisee was amazed to see that he did not observe the prescribed washing before the meal. The Lord said to him, “Oh you Pharisees! Although you cleanse the outside of the cup and the dish, inside you are filled with plunder and evil. You fools!” Luke 11:37–40It's hard to imagine Jesus calling someone a fool. But that's exactly what He did. This Pharisee had just finished listening to Jesus give a series of teachings and then invited our Lord to His home for dinner in an apparent gesture of kindness. But as the passage unfolds, it's clear that this Pharisee is no friend of Jesus. Instead, his hospitality and kindness are a cloak for the evil within his soul.Why does Jesus respond so fiercely, calling the Pharisee a fool? Because this Pharisee is filled with hypocrisy. His exterior actions do not flow from a heart filled with charity and faith. Instead, his exterior actions are a show. He is a fraud. He, like many of the Pharisees, was very concerned with various external rituals, such as scrupulously washing his hands before he ate. He believed that doing so was a sign of his holiness and closeness to God. But it wasn't. His heart was one that was filled with judgment and self-righteousness. He looked down on others and elevated himself. In doing so, he deceived others and even deceived himself.The central message we must take from this is that we must diligently focus upon that which is in our hearts. Our hearts, our interior life, must be blooming with love of God and others. We must place all of our efforts on cultivating a sincere life of virtue within. This is done by prayer and humility. Humility will open our eyes to see the truth of who we are. Prayer will strengthen us to change as we see that which needs to be changed within. Only then, when we see clearly the truth of who we are and prayerfully rely upon grace obtained by prayer, will we be able to become people of true integrity and holiness. And only then will our interior holiness be made manifest externally in our actions.Reflect, today, upon these powerful words of Jesus: “You fools!” Don't be offended by these words; they are words of love from our Lord. They are His fierce attempt to wake this Pharisee up and lead him away from his hypocrisy. Listen to these words as if they were also spoken to you. Every one of us can humbly benefit from this loving chastisement from Jesus. Every one of us needs to humbly be transformed more fully interiorly. Let Jesus' words speak to you and reveal to you the ways that you need to change. Perhaps your pride has led you to an interior practice of judgment of others. Perhaps it has blinded you to sins that you need to confess. If you can listen to these words as if they were spoken to you, then Jesus' fervor will reach you, and your eyes will be opened to that which is in your soul that needs to be changed. Do not turn a blind eye to this. Be open, be humble and listen. My fervent Lord, You spoke words of love in many ways. At times You were gentle and at times You were firm. Please give me the grace and humility I need to be open to Your firm rebukes of love. Help me to sincerely see the ways in which I need to change my life so that Your grace will transform my interior life, flowing over into my actions. I love You, dear Lord. Help me to love You more. Jesus, I trust in You.Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2023 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

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Monday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 7:54

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Monday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time, Sean McGillicuddy, C.Ss.R.

The Good Word

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 3:16

Twenty Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time - October 15, 2023

The Weekly Prayer Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 6:00

Join us in praying the Weekly Prayer for the week of the Twenty Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 15, 2023. Lector: Katie Wong.

The Catholic Word Podcast

Monday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 32:41

ROSARY - JOYFUL MYSTERIES today. DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET for Monday.

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Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sunday, October 15, 2023

Fr. Larry Richards of The Reason For Our Hope Foundation Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 14:07

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Sunday of the Twenty-Eighth Week in Ordinary Time – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast

Discerning Hearts - Catholic Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 12:46

Sunday of the Twenty-Eighth Week in Ordinary Time - A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts As you begin, take a deep breath and exhale slowly. For at least the next few moments, surrender all the cares and concerns of this day to the Lord. Say slowly from your heart “Jesus, I Trust In You…You Take Over” Become aware that He is with you, looking upon you with love, wanting to be heard deep within in your heart... The post Sunday of the Twenty-Eighth Week in Ordinary Time – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

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Monday of the Twenty-Eighth Week in Ordinary Time - A Sign From God

Joe In Black Ministries Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 5:57

“This generation is an evil generation; it seeks a sign, but no sign will be given it, except the sign of Jonah. Just as Jonah became a sign to the Ninevites, so will the Son of Man be to this generation.” Luke 11:29–30Do you ever find yourself looking for signs from God? Often when we go through life, navigating through the ups and downs we all experience, we can easily find ourselves looking for signs from God about what we should do about this or that. And though God certainly communicates to us at times through special graces that are signs from Heaven, the passage above gives clarity to what sign we must be most attentive to.The simple message in this Gospel passage from our Lord is that we must discover the meaning of the most profound sign ever given and use that as the foundation of all our decisions in life. Jesus' life, death, and resurrection were not only the source of eternal life, they are also the clearest sign we need as we make all of our decisions in life.A sign is some action that reveals a deep and hidden mystery. One mystery that Jesus' life, death and resurrection reveals is that if we are to share in the new life won for us by His Cross, then we must follow the example He set by living a life of selfless sacrifice, laying down our lives for others, so that they will discover and embrace the new life of Christ's Resurrection. Practically speaking, if you find yourself looking for answers in life, seeking signs from God about what you should do at times, then turn your eyes to the life of Christ and ponder ways in which you can more fully imitate His life in every daily practical decision you make. This is true whether you are discerning some important decision in life or some small practical decision. It is common to engage in such a discernment by looking at ourselves in a more selfish way. It's difficult to move away from this line of thinking, but if we are to use the “sign” of the Son of Man, then we will discern our life decisions very differently. When we use the life, death and resurrection of our Lord as the source of our discernment and decision making in life, then we will end up making decisions that imitate His selfless sacrifice of love. So if you are faced with a decision, you will not ponder what is easier or what you prefer; rather, you will ponder what is more selfless and best for others. What is it that best imitates the sacrificial love of Jesus?Reflect, today, upon any decision you are trying to make. Then reflect upon how you are going about this decision. Do you use the witness Jesus gave to us as the foundation of your discernment? Do you reflect upon how you can lay your life down as a sacrificial gift for others? Do you look at love from the point of view of the Cross of our Lord and strive to imitate His glorious and selfless dedication to the salvation of those whom He loves? Seek to imitate our Lord, using the witness of His actions as the foundation of all of your discernment and decisions in life, and you will have discovered the only true sign you need to navigate the challenges of life.My perfect Lord, every decision You made in life was made out of love and was in accord with the perfect will of the Father. Give me the grace I need to make every decision in life in imitation of Your perfect example. May my life imitate You as You laid down Your life for others. I choose You and Your glorious sacrificial life as the sign by which I am directed in life. Jesus, I trust in You.Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2023 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

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677. Fr Joe homily: Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time | October 15, 2023

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 12:44

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October 15th: The Twenty-Eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time Year A

Sunday Gospel Reflections

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 57:07

Man Does Not Live By Bread Alone

10.15.23, What is the Wedding Garment? Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 19:27

Cycle A

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Twenty-eighth Sunday of the Year

Homily – St. Mary's Catholic Church

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023

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Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time II

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 11:25

Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time III

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 18:46

Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time IV

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 18:46

Immaculate Heart of Mary - Homilies

10-15-2023 - Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 11:43

Catholic Homilies from Father Paul O'Brien

Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time: 10-15-23

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 17:08

Saint Clement Shrine Podcast

Gospel-Homily for Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time (2023)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 10:48

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Responding to God’s Invitation and Getting Properly Dressed, Twenty-Eighth Sunday (A), October 15, 2023

Catholic Preaching

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 22:53

Fr. Roger J. Landry Convent of the Missionaries of Charity, Bronx, New York Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A October 15, 2023 Is 25:6-10, Ps 23, Phil 4:12-14.19-20, Mt 22:1-14 To listen to an audio recording of today’s homily, please click below: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/catholicpreaching/10.15.23_MCs_Homily_1.mp3 The following text guided the homily: In today's Gospel, […] The post Responding to God’s Invitation and Getting Properly Dressed, Twenty-Eighth Sunday (A), October 15, 2023 appeared first on Catholic Preaching.

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Dressed for the Banquet, Twenty-Eighth Sunday (A), October 15, 2023

Catholic Preaching

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 29:14

Fr. Roger J. Landry Columbia Catholic Ministry, Notre Dame Church, Manhattan Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A October 15, 2023 Is 25:6-10, Ps 23, Phil 4:12-14.19-20, Mt 22:1-14 To listen to an audio recording of today’s homily, please click below: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/catholicpreaching/10.15.23_CCM_Homily_1.mp3 The following text guided the homily: One of the biggest challenges […] The post Dressed for the Banquet, Twenty-Eighth Sunday (A), October 15, 2023 appeared first on Catholic Preaching.

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Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) - Reality vs. Appearance

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2023 6:18

Jesus again in reply spoke to the chief priests and elders of the people in parables, saying, “The kingdom of heaven may be likened to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son. He dispatched his servants to summon the invited guests to the feast, but they refused to come.” Matthew 22:1–3Do you refuse to come? Jesus spoke this parable to the chief priests and elders of the people because, even though they gave the impression to others that they were true followers of the will of God, they were, in fact, among those who refused to come to the wedding feast of the Lamb of God. The chief priests and elders of the people were masters at portraying themselves as something they were not. They knew how to look good in the eyes of the people, how to avoid public criticism, and how to appear as holy men. But they were none of the above. Inside they were hypocrites, liars and murderers.In this parable, three invitations are sent forth. The first two are given to the invited guests. Though these “invited guests” refer especially to the people of Israel who were raised in the faith handed down from Moses and the prophets, we should also see in it those who have been raised within the Christian faith today. After the first invitation, those invited refused to come. After the second invitation, some who were invited reacted with indifference, while others reacted with hostility. These responses are common today.When Jesus sends forth His invitation to share in His wedding banquet today, there are many different responses. Some are indifferent to our Lord. These are those who are so consumed with worldly endeavors that they give little time and attention to God. For them, the practice of the faith, such as daily prayer, attendance at Mass and ongoing works of charity, is not important. Making money, obtaining material possessions, indulging in entertainment and other secular pursuits are far more the focus of their time and energy. Others, like the chief priests and elders, are good at playing the part and acting as if they are faithful followers, but they are actually hostile to the will of God. They are concerned only about their appearance and not about the reality of their souls. If they are challenged in any way, they respond with anger and attack. They are not open to the truth of the Gospel and remain self-justified by attacking anything or anyone who dares to call into question the direction they have taken in life.When the third invitation was sent forth to all people, some responded. How completely do you respond to Jesus' invitation? To answer that question properly, we must “read” the invitation and know what we are invited to participate in. The invitation given to us is an invitation to share in the wedding feast of the Son of God. But to attend that banquet, we must be clothed in the garment of charity. Charity is the form of love that is sacrificial, selfless, and total. This form of love begins by making God the center of our lives and concludes by making His will the sole purpose of our lives. True charity will have the effect of purging all selfishness from our lives. This is why some were hostile to the invitation. When God invites us to a life of charity, we will be faced with a need to change. For some, this is very difficult. They react either with indifference or become defensive and lash out in hostility so as to protect the life of sin they have chosen.The parable concludes with one of the invited guests being cast “into the darkness outside, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth” because he doesn't have on a proper wedding garment. But this wedding garment is a symbol of true charity that flows from an authentic worship of God.Reflect, today, upon how charitable you are toward others, for that will determine whether you are fit to share in the banquet of the Lord. True charity always seeks to lavish the greatest good upon others. It seeks to do everything necessary to help others grow in love of God. True charity never leads a person to gaze upon themselves. It is always outwardly focused and selfless in its choices. As you reflect upon your charity, or lack thereof, be open to the purifying invitation from Jesus and do not react in hostility. Welcome His invitation to change and allow your wholehearted worship of Him to transform you into a gift of love for others. Lord of perfect charity, You have invited all people to share in the glorious banquet of Heaven. The only requirement is that we allow all sin and selfishness to be purged from our lives so that we are covered with the garment of charity. I accept Your invitation this day, dear Lord, and commit myself to the purifying fires of Your perfect love. Jesus, I trust in You. Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2023 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

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Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time I

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2023 15:58

A Walk in The Word : A Journey through the Sunday Mass Readings with Hector Molina

Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A: The Parable of the Royal Wedding Feast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2023 53:38

Join Catholic evangelist and bible teacher, Hector Molina as he explores the Mass Readings for the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A.Mass Readings:Isaiah 25:6-10aPsalm 23Matthew 22:1-14"A Walk in The Word" podcast is a weekly bible study and reflection on the Sunday Mass readings led by International Catholic evangelist and bible teacher, Hector Molina.PODCAST HOMEPAGE: https://awalkintheword.buzzsprout.comYOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/c/hectormolinacatholicevangelist?#twentyeighthsundayinordinarytime #28thsundayinordinarytime #parableoftheroyalweddingfeast #parablesofjesus #catholicbiblestudy #sundaymassreadings #sundaygospelreflection #hectormolina #catholicbiblestudy #awalkintheword #yourclassbeforemass #classbeforemass

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Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Renewal Ministries: "Food for the Journey"

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023