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Twenty-Second Sunday of Ordinary Time | 08.31.2025 | Fr. Zach by Lourdes Denver

Fr. Maximo Stock explains how Jesus provides a model of leadership. The Christian leader puts others first at the expense of him- or herself.

Homily from the Twenty-Second Sunday of Ordinary Time, A.D. MMXXV.

Father Jonathan Torres and Father John Eckert's homilies at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on the Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Vigil and 8am Mass 08-31-25 Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/083125.cfm Check out our YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@salisburycatholic?si=_ahbz7iMAwpisLnX

Homily by Deacon Frank Baskind

We come to this table every week. We come humbly, every one of us equal at this table. Myself, you, all the same. Men and women, boys and girls, children of God, coming to the savior to see the same thing. To receive what we promised to become. The body of Christ. Humble servants. Humble tools in the hand of God. (Read more…)Here is my homily email from the Twenty-Second Sunday of Ordinary Time. Please feel free to share this email with others.

Fr. Stephan's homily on the Twenty-Second Sunday of Ordinary Time.

Reading 1Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29My child, conduct your affairs with humility, and you will be loved more than a giver of gifts. Humble yourself the more, the greater you are, and you will find favor with God. What is too sublime for you, seek not, into things beyond your strength search not. The mind of a sage appreciates proverbs, and an attentive ear is the joy of the wise. Water quenches a flaming fire, and alms atone for sins.Reading 2Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24aBrothers and sisters:You have not approached that which could be touchedand a blazing fire and gloomy darknessand storm and a trumpet blastand a voice speaking words such that those who heardbegged that no message be further addressed to them.No, you have approached Mount Zionand the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem,and countless angels in festal gathering,and the assembly of the firstborn enrolled in heaven,and God the judge of all,and the spirits of the just made perfect,and Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant,and the sprinkled blood that speaks more eloquently than that of Abel.GospelLuke 14:1, 7-14On a sabbath Jesus went to dineat 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 embarrassmentto take the lowest place.Rather, when you are invited,go and take the lowest placeso 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 brothersor 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."

Catholic homilies and Mass readings from St. Anne Roman Catholic Parish in Gilbert, Arizona

Catholic homilies and Mass readings from St. Anne Roman Catholic Parish in Gilbert, Arizona

Catholic homilies and Mass readings from St. Anne Roman Catholic Parish in Gilbert, Arizona

Homily from the Mass offered on Sunday, August 31st. 1st Reading: Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-292nd Reading: Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24aGospel Reading: Luke 14:1, 7-14To support the podcast financially, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stpiuscda.org/online-giving⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Fr. Hezekias & Annie discuss Sirach's wisdom on humility and almsgiving, unravel Jesus' parable of the banquet, and contemplate Hebrews' promise of the heavenly Jerusalem—revealing how lowering ourselves and giving freely shapes true communion with God.

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Happiness is at the Bottom. Whenever I go to a fancy banquet and sit at a table in the front of the hall, I always walk away with something: Red Sox tickets, free golf at a private club, a donation for the church, or a used car for the seminary. That is because the rich... The post Gospel-Homily for Twenty-second Sunday of Ordinary Time (2025) appeared first on St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine.

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Take the last seat instead the place of honor

Homily, Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 31, 2025, by Pastor, Fr. Jeff VonLehmen

It's a paradox. Focus on your "I" and joy slips through your fingers. Focus on others and joy abounds. Homily for the Twenty-Second Sunday of Ordinary Time.

Homily for the Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time given by Fr. Eric Underwood.

2025 Aug 31 SUN: TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Sir 3: 17-18. 20. 28-29/ Ps 68: 4-5. 6-7. 10-11/ Heb 12: 18-19. 22-24a/ Lk 14: 1. 7-14 Wednesday morning, Andy Schwierjohn sent me an email. He had received word of the shooting at the Catholic parish in Minneapolis. He remembered that my sister Kathy is a teacher in a Minneapolis Catholic school. So I turned to the news and it was not my sister's school. In fact, I had spoken with her just a couple days before and I knew that her school was not starting till this week. But Kathy did inform me after this shooting that she has a number of acquaintances and connections with Annunciation Parish and School. And we can repeat the words of many being heartbroken over this very sad event. To orient ourselves with today's Scriptures, we might think about what is described in the Letter to the Hebrews. That writer is making a contrast between the things that were experienced in Old Testament times such as the dark cloud coming over Mount Sinai. He contrasts that with what he describes as the heavenly kingdom whereby we find ourselves in a place of light and peace, a place of joy. And really every time we gather for Mass we are experiencing a preview of heaven itself. And so it is all the more painful that we find such a gathering interrupted in a lethal way. We can also think about our first reading, our Psalm and our Gospel today. And we see that all of these passages are making connections between humility and what we might call solidarity. There is a union with people who are suffering in various ways. And so we don't simply have an etiquette lesson from Jesus. We find ourselves with that concept of humility. And as we reflect on who we are, we realize a number of things. In light of the horror that many parents have felt, they realize that it is difficult, if not impossible, to say to a child, "I will always be able to protect you." We know our limits and we know how great a problem we are facing. And I just read a very thoughtful column by someone who said when something of this nature occurs, our tendency is to want to blame some deficiency in the political positions of those we consider the opposition. But we know that that simple blame does not get at the heart of the matter. It also happened this week that Pope Leo announced the theme of the World Day of Peace coming up this January 1st. The theme is "Peace be with you" -- one of the first things that Jesus himself said once he was risen. We have to consider, and this is another bit of the work of humility, is to consider the aggression to be found in all of us. And we know that an energy toward defending ourselves is, to some extent, needed in all of us. We must, however, consider that we are inclined against actually showing aggression. We don't want to use our fists, for instance, but we can also use words that cut and damage. And in light of Pope Leo's theme for the World Day of Peace, he is speaking of that peace with a memorable phrase. "Peace which is unarmed and disarming." I consider that phrase, and I have said to myself, "That's a striking phrase." And right away you say, "Well, striking, there's aggression even in that word." So we have much work to do in exercising humility, and there is one more thing that we can consider. I seem to have heard this in the news reports, but I can't say that I can confirm it. I do know what the Psalm was on that Wednesday, and it was Psalm 139. It is said that the gunfire began during the Psalm. It happens that Psalm 139 is the great psalm about God's intimate knowledge of each of us, and his love for each of us, and the invitation that we have to grow in self-knowledge by which we can learn to have peaceful hearts, and encourage peace in others.

Humility is the key to happiness.

Read Online“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.” Luke 14:12–14This Gospel passage goes to the heart of our motivations in life. Because of our fallen human nature, we can easily do what we do for selfish reasons. We want payment for our labors and acknowledgement for our acts of kindness. We want to get ahead in life and try to elevate ourselves over others. But Jesus makes it clear that our motivation for everything we do must only be the glory of God and the love of others.The poor, crippled, lame and blind in this passage refer to those who are in need of our love. This certainly will include friends and family. When we encounter those in need, we must offer our love, not because we get something out of it, but because it is the right thing to do. The payment we receive in this case comes directly and exclusively from God. It's not a payment of societal recognition or praise. It's not a payment of material things. It's not a payment that helps us get ahead in life. It's a payment of grace that makes us holy. This is the only motivation we should have in life—a motivation for holiness by glorifying God through our love of Him and others.Think about your motivations in life. Why do you do what you do every day? Clearly we all have certain responsibilities that must be met, such as earning a living, caring for the home and family, strengthening our relationships, etc. But why do you do these things? What is the source of your motivation? Is your motivation based on pure love?When our love is pure, we are motivated to act in one way or another because we see that it is our holy duty toward God or an act that will benefit another. For example, a loving and holy parent will work hard to earn a living not because they want to get rich so as to indulge in the things of this world, but because they love and care for their family and want to provide for their material needs. Or a friend will seek to be there and listen to another friend not because it is advantageous for them, but because they love their friend and want to provide a listening ear when they need it. True love always looks at the good of the other, looking for the ways they are spiritually poor, crippled, lame and blind so that they can help them in accord with God's will. True love always seeks to fill a void with what is needed at that moment.The good news for us is that when our motivations are pure and selfless, looking only to glorify God and care for others, God will lavish upon us eternal rewards that begin now. We will grow rich in virtue and rich in the fruits of the Holy Spirit. We will obtain joy, peace, strength, courage, love, goodness and so much more. These good things are the true riches in life and can only be bestowed by God upon a soul whose motivations in life are pure, selfless, sacrificial and merciful. Reflect, today, upon what motivates you each and every day. Do you think more about yourself when acting or more about God and others? Hopefully you will discover within your motivation a burning desire to serve others and glorify God in everything you do. But where you do see selfishness, know that this motivation can never fulfill you. Humble yourself by turning your attention to the love of God and the needs of others, and make serving them your exclusive mission. Doing so will result in God lavishing upon you more than you could ever imagine. My merciful Lord, You came to earth to serve, not to be served, and to give Your life to others in an act of the most pure and holy love. I open myself to that gift of Your divine love and pray that, as I receive Your love, I may love You and others in the same selfless way. Jesus, I trust in You.Image via Adobe StockSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

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Take my yoke upon you, says the Lord, and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart.A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke (Lk 14:1, 7-14) today's readings).Jesus 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."Jesus says this to guests present at a banquet of one of the leading Pharisees—an incisive teaching for all present who observe and hear him. Jesus witnesses the guests taking places of honor at the table and shares a parable with them about humility and the position you perceive yourself to hold. It ends with a consequence that is often disregarded: "For every one who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted." In the first reading, Sirach speaks similar words to a beloved hearer: "My child, conduct your affairs with humility, and you will be loved more than a giver of gifts. Humble yourself the more, the greater you are, and you will find favor with God." Jesus invites us to take up the yoke of humility, to learn from him in being humble of heart.God, help me today to accept the invitation of Jesus to be meek and humble. At the same time, give me the opportunity today to be a means of your love to someone who may not be able to respond in kind. "Blessed indeed will you be, Jesus says, "because of their inability to repay you." Pour out generously the gifts of understanding and wisdom when I struggle or resist finding the purpose in the yoke Jesus invites me to take up. Seeing and receiving it is more than I can do on my own, and I depend on you to guide me. God, come to my assistance; Lord, make haste to help 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.image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Banquet_in_the_House_of_Levi_by_Paolo_Veronese_-_Accademia_-_Venice_2016_(2).jpg

Lord, grant us the grace to recognize that everything is 'gift' and that by ourselves, there is really nothing we can be proud of.

We tend to think that reflection upon the Word of God, upon the Work of God, is something solemn, serious, and private. But, sometimes, we should be ready to hear the Word in the hustle and bustle of our lives, in the symposium of eating, drinking and gabbing that is our daily life.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

Get all set for the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary time with Fr. Ryan McCarthySummaryIn this engaging podcast episode, the hosts explore themes of financial independence within the church, the importance of humility in personal and spiritual relationships, and the role of hierarchy in the Catholic faith. They reflect on scripture readings that emphasize humility and respect, while also sharing lighthearted banter and listener interactions. The conversation flows from serious discussions about fundraising and community engagement to humorous takes on musical preferences in liturgy, creating a well-rounded and entertaining experience for listeners.TakeawaysFinancial independence from the archdiocese could significantly boost fundraising efforts.Humility is a key virtue that fosters respect and community.Scripture teaches that God delights in a humble heart.Comparing oneself to others can lead to pride or despair.The church's hierarchy is essential but should be approached with humility.Inviting those who cannot repay you is a true act of charity.Chapters00:00 Financial Independence and Fundraising Challenges01:26 Introduction and Weekend Reflections05:11 Golf Outing Stories and Humorous Banter06:40 Scripture Readings and Themes of Humility11:14 Understanding Humility in Spiritual Life14:54 The Role of Hierarchy in the Church18:10 Pope Leo's Humility and Presence21:44 Listener Interactions and Community Engagement

A Bible study on Luke 14:1, 7-14, the Gospel reading for the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time - Cycle C.

Readings for Sunday, August 28, 2022 - Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year C FIRST READING: Sir 3:17-20, 28-29 Ps 68:3-4, 5-6a, 9-10. "God, in your goodness, you have made a home for the poor" SECOND READING: Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Luke 14:1, 7-14). Alleluia, alleluia! Take my yoke upon you. Learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart. GOSPEL: Luke 14:1, 7-14 https://creator.nightcafe.studio/creation/bif4r2McJfSMK23gKagm/first-century-palestine-a-grand-dinner-with-people-all-trying-to-take-the-seats-of-honour?ru=Paul-Evangelion ++++ References: Fr Paul W. Kelly https://creator.nightcafe.studio/creation/bif4r2McJfSMK23gKagm/first-century-palestine-a-grand-dinner-with-people-all-trying-to-take-the-seats-of-honour?ru=Paul-Evangelion ++++++++ Archive of homilies and reflections: http://homilycatholic.blogspot.com.au To contact Fr. Paul, please email: paulwkelly68@gmail.com To listen to my weekly homily audio podcast, please click this link here: https://soundcloud.com/user-633212303/tracks Further information 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 - 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 MV5 Digital Condenser (USB) Editing equipment: NCH software - MixPad Multitrack Studio Recording Software NCH – WavePad Audio Editing Software. Masters Edition v 12.44 Sound Processing: iZotope RX 6 Audio Editor [Production - KER - 2025] May God bless and keep you. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ [ Production - KER - 2022] May God bless and keep you. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Sirach 3:20 “For great is the might of the Lord; he is glorified by the humble.” Is there someone in your life that you think exemplifies the virtue of humility? Melissa and Veronica share who they look up to the most when it comes to being humble. Litany of Humility: ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/litany-of-humility-245 For Sunday's Mass Reading: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2022-08-28

Jesus on the Mainline Mark 10:46-52 The Twenty-Second Sunday after Trinity Sunday, October 27, 2024 Ashley Cleveland, Pastoral Associate Church of the Redeemer, Nashville TN www.Redeemer-Nashville.net

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost, which are Job 38:1-7, (34-41), Hebrews 5:1-10, and Mark 10:35-45.

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Read OnlineWhen the Pharisees with some scribes who had come from Jerusalem gathered around Jesus, they observed that some of his disciples ate their meals with unclean, that is, unwashed, hands. Mark 7:1–2 What a foolish thing for these Pharisees and scribes to be concerned about! They were in the presence of the Son of God, the Savior of the World, a man of perfect virtue and pure goodness, and all they could do was to observe that some of Jesus' disciples failed to follow the scrupulous teaching on how they should wash their hands before a meal. The reason for this was their pride. These teachers of Israel had devised a large body of detailed, unwritten, human laws that they treated with the same binding force as the Law of Moses that they received from God. But the scribes' and Pharisees' human traditions were not from God; they were a body of regulations flowing from their own self-righteous need to act as interpreters of the Law. Therefore, whenever someone failed to follow the traditions the Pharisees and scribes taught as binding, they took it personally and reacted with judgment.One lesson we can learn from these religious leaders is that we should never take things personally. Allowing ourselves to become personally offended at anything at all is, in fact, an act of our own pride. We do need to have sorrow for the sin we see, but that is different than allowing ourselves to become personally offended. For example, even if we were to teach the very Law of God and someone rejects that teaching, our response must be sorrow for them as we reject their error.Jesus went on to respond to the Pharisees and scribes by quoting to them the Prophet Isaiah: “This people honors me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me; in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines human precepts” (See Isaiah 29:13). What's interesting is that Jesus didn't really engage them in conversation about this, defending Himself or His disciples in their eyes. Instead, He rebuked the Pharisees and scribes in a general way so as to dismiss their criticism as false, and then turned away from them and addressed the crowds.We will all experience unjust condemnation at times. If we are in the wrong, then we must receive the condemnation as if it were from God and repent. But if the condemnation flows from someone's wounded pride or error, then Jesus set the example on how we ought to respond. The best response is to reject their error and then refuse to become engaged in the conversation further. Too often when we are criticized unjustly, we also take it personally. We tend to fight back and justify ourselves, trying to prove that the other person is wrong. But when we do that, we are most likely acting out of our own wounded pride. This will result in angry sulking feelings and the experience of oppression that the evil one inflicts upon us. Jesus' model is to reject the lie and then refuse to engage it further. The reason for this is that the unjust condemnation is actually the seed of the evil one. The person delivering it is only the instrument. So we rebuke the lie of the evil one and refuse to get into a personal battle with the person delivering the lie. Doing so brings freedom from oppression and allows our hearts to remain at peace, no matter what we endure.Reflect, today, upon any ways that you have taken some conversation personally, allowing it to oppress you with anger, becoming defensive or argumentative. Know that whenever that happens, this is an attack from the evil one as he seeks to oppress you. Do not accept that abuse. The guide for each of us is the peace and joy that comes from the Holy Spirit. Even the greatest martyrs remained at peace and felt joy in the midst of their persecution. Reflect upon any ways that you have allowed the evil one to agitate you and leave you upset with your wounded pride. Do not fall into his trap. Hold on to the truth and remain at peace, and that will be all the defense you need to make. My persecuted Lord, You endured much criticism in life, but You never allowed it to steal Your peace. You remained perfectly strong, rejecting the lies and turning from them. Please give me the grace I need to always turn away from the lies of the evil one and to listen only to Your clear and gentle voice. Jesus, I trust in You.Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2024 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.Featured image above: The icon Jesus reproves the Scribes and Pharisees in the church, via Adobe