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Father Jonathan Torres and Father Matthew Dimock's homilies at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on the Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 8am and 1030 am Mass 09-07-25 Readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090725.cfm Check out our YouTube https://youtube.com/@salisburycatholic?si=kiscNpeLy1xWB3VJ

Father Peter Clem, a parochial vicar, shares a homily during the Twenty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on September 7, 2025.

Homily by Fr. Michael Renninger

Friar Nader Ata's homily from Mass for the Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Support Assumption by giving online: assumptionsyr.org/give.Listen to Assumption Today, our daily podcast: anchor.fm/assumptiontoday or subscribe wherever you get podcasts.

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

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

Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time“If anyone comes to me without hating his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple” (Luke 14:25). These words of Jesus seem shocking and harsh. Instead, Jesus is using a literary device called hyperbole, that uses extreme exaggeration to create a strong impression or emphasize a point; it's not meant to be taken literally but rather to evoke emotion and action in the listener's mind. We know these words are hyperbole because we know the overwhelming content of the Gospel message: Love. You and I are called to love God and neighbor, but when forced to make a choice, a disciple knows the answer. It is a total way of life that demands commitment, suffering, and sacrifice.Scripture Readings for September 7, 2025Wisdom 9:13-18Psalm 90:3-6, 12-14, and 17Philemon 9-10, 12-17Luke 14:25-33 

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Monsignor discusses how Jesus called us to give up our possessions in order to follow him as a disciple, and discusses ways to reduce the weight of our physical or mental possessions

If You Get the Chance. There was a rich man who owned a slave. He named him Useful because he thought he was useless. That is like calling your slave lucky when you make his life unlucky. Anyway, Useful ran away, met Paul, and became a Christian. Paul was in a Roman prison at the... The post Gospel-Homily for Twenty-third Sunday of Ordinary Time (2025) appeared first on St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine.

Msgr. Roger J. Landry Chapel of the Missionaries of Charity, Bronx, NY Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C September 7, 2025 Wis 9:13-18, Ps 90, Philemon 9-10.12-17, Lk 14:25-33   To listen to an audio recording of today’s homily, please click below:  https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/catholicpreaching/9.7.25_Homily_1.mp3   The following text guided today’s homily:  Early this morning in […] The post True Disciples Climbing to the Heights on the Highway to Heaven, Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (C), September 7, 2025 appeared first on Catholic Preaching.

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Homily, Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 7, 2025, by Pastor, Fr. Jeff VonLehmen

Here are the readings for today, September 7, 2025: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090725.cfm

Here are the readings for today, September 7, 2025: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090725.cfm

Philemon and Onesimus

Lois shares about making choices.

Read OnlineGreat crowds were traveling with Jesus, and he turned and addressed them, “If anyone comes to me without hating his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple.” Luke 14:25–26Why would Jesus exhort the “great crowds” to hate their families? In fact, Jesus went even further than that. He said they must also hate their own lives. If they do not, then they cannot be His disciples. One thing that this shocking teaching did was to shake people out of their lukewarm faith. Sometimes we think of Jesus only as a kind and gentle soul Who always brightens people's days. We see images painted of the smiling Jesus Who always made people feel welcomed and loved. And though these images have truth, it is also true that one way He brightened their days was by challenging them to the core of their being to convert. And that is what Jesus does today in our Gospel.To hate your father, mother, children, siblings and even your very self is obviously not a reference to the sin of hate that flows from anger. In this case, the word “hate” refers to the best way to love others and to love even your own self. To begin, let's look at the conclusion. Jesus said that this form of hate is a requirement of being His disciple. This is the key. Unless we are first and foremost a disciple of Christ, we cannot love others and we will not even love ourselves in the proper way. “Hate” in this context refers to selfish attachments. This means that people and things can easily get in the way of our love of God. When they do, we must see them as an obstacle to both the love of God, as well as to the authentic love of others and even ourselves. For example, if a family member were to demand in some way that you love them more than you love God, then this must be rejected with passion. This could be referred to as holy hatred of the temptation, not the person. Say a spouse criticizes you for attending Mass and tries to stop you from doing so. If you listen to them, then you are placing them before God. Or say someone hurts you and you choose to forgive them, only to have a family member challenge you and try to stir up anger in you toward that person. If you listen to them, then you are not listening to God. In these cases, we must “hate” in the sense that we reject the temptation.What about yourself? How do you hate yourself? This is a reference to the many ways that our disordered appetites are drawn to sin. If we indulge in the disordered desires, or even worse, if we treat those disordered desires as normal and good for us, then we have chosen the disordered desire over God. In that case, we must learn to hate and reject the selfish and disordered desire, choosing God and His will alone.When we are able to choose the love of God first and foremost in our lives, rejecting the temptations that come through others and even the temptations within our disordered desires, then, and only then, are we in a position to love others and ourselves, in the right way. Jesus obviously wants us to love others and ourselves. But this is only possible when our love is pure and holy and flows from the love of God. Any other form of “love” is not love at all. It is a selfish attachment that hinders our true mission as lovers of God and instruments of that love to others. Reflect, today, upon the passion that you must have to reject all forms of sin. This includes sin that tempts you through the mediation of your family and friends. It also includes every form of temptation that arises within you on account of your disordered human nature. This holy hatred is an act of love in that it seeks to eliminate everything that keeps you from true love. Choose, today, to be a faithful disciple of Jesus and commit yourself to reject all that seeks to interfere with this choice. Doing so will not only increase your love for God, it will also increase your love for others, and even your love for your own soul.My passionate Lord, You exhorted the crowds to reject every form of temptation that interfered with their love of You. Please fill my soul with a holy hatred for sin and all temptation so that I can reject them with passion. May I love You above all things and from that love, love others and even my own soul with Your Sacred Heart. 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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For 7 September 2025, The Twenty-Third Sunday in ordinary time, based on Luke 14:25–33 (Photo by Billy Pasco on Unsplash)

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The way to everlasting happiness.Who does not want it but now how to achieve it?  This quest dominates Sunday's readings.  The book of wisdom helps us to answer this question.  Come find out!  Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090725.cfm

Today, Jesus is telling us to be ready for fire so that when it comes, we will not be surprised, but resolute, knowing that the crisis today is one we took into account from the start.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-third Sunday in Ordinary time with Fr. Jonathan MeyerSummaryIn this episode of 'All Set for Sunday', hosts Sock Religious and Father Meyer engage in a lively discussion that covers a range of topics from personal health challenges to deep theological insights. They reflect on scripture readings for the upcoming Sunday mass, explore the concept of discipleship, and discuss the importance of detachment from material possessions. The conversation also touches on practical matters such as financial planning and inheritance, all while maintaining a light-hearted tone with anecdotes and humor. The episode concludes with exciting news about upcoming parish events and community engagement.TakeawaysFather Meyer has been running a 5K every day as a personal challenge.Wisdom is a gift from God that helps us understand His plan.Paul's letters emphasize the importance of love and forgiveness in relationships.Discipleship requires putting God above all else, even family.The concept of spiritual fatherhood is significant in the Catholic faith.Detachment from possessions is essential for spiritual growth.Inheritance discussions can lead to family conflicts if not addressed.Understanding tough teachings in the Gospel can deepen faith.Cross country coaching offers insights into encouragement and community spirit.Upcoming parish events aim to foster community engagement and joy.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Listener Engagement03:32 Father Meyer's 5K Challenge and Health Insights06:33 Scripture Readings and Reflections09:31 Understanding Paul's Message in Philemon12:25 The Call to Discipleship and Detachment15:40 Estate Planning and Generosity18:31 Cross Country Coaching and Community Spirit21:32 Musical Preferences and Parish Events

Friends, for this Twenty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time, we're reading from the fourteenth chapter of Luke—and it is very serious spiritual business. A lot of us sinners are satisfied with a low-level spirituality of following the commandments. But in this extraordinary Gospel, Jesus challenges us to move into the upper levels of the spiritual life: “If anyone comes to me without hating his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple.” This is meant to be a kind of shock therapy—a deeply challenging message about what serious discipleship entails.

A Bible study on Luke 14:25-33, the Gospel reading for the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time - Cycle C.

The Cost of Discipleship: Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time- Lectionary: 09/07/2025 by Shawn Ozbun

Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year C - Sunday, September 7, 2025 (EPISODE- 546) Readings for Sunday, September 7, 2025 - Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year C FIRST READING: Wis 9:13-18 Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14+17. "In every age, O Lord, you have been our refuge" SECOND READING: Philemon 9b-10, 12-17 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Luke 14:25-33). Alleluia, alleluia! Let your face shine on your servant. And teach me your laws. GOSPEL: Luke 14:25-33 Image Credit: https://creator.nightcafe.studio/creation/MFsuVOloqv16nfawPBjS?ru=Paul-Evangelion How wonderful are God's ways, well worth staying on this difficult path. ++++ References: Fr Paul W. Kelly ## Barclay, William. 1975. The Daily Study Bible – Luke's Gospel. Edinburgh: St Andrew Press; ^^Barclay, William. 1975. The Letters Of Timothy, Titus And Philemon. Edinburgh: Saint Andrew Press; SHARING THE WORD THROUGH THE LITURGICAL YEAR. GUSTAVO GUTIERREZ Image Credit: Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year C (Sunday, September 7, 2025) (EPISODE- 546) Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (or/ The Lord be with You) +++++++++++++ {{Shalom (peace)}} welcome everyone, we gather - Reflect upon the Holy Scriptures and the values of the Lord. Coming together as brothers and sisters in Christ, let us prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries by recalling our sins and remembering Christ's greater mercy. Lord Jesus, you are mighty God and Prince of peace. Lord have mercy// You are Son of God and the Son of Mary. Christ have mercy// You are Word made flesh, the splendour of the Father. Lord have mercy. May Almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life. Amen. Memorial Acclamation 2. When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your Death, O Lord, until you come again. PREFACE: Sundays III EP II (theme variation: full) (pre+post variation: v1-long) ++++ {my heartfelt thanks for your participation in this time of reflection, prayer and praise.} Father's Day blessing - And may almighty God bless you all, the Father, and the Son, + and the Holy Spirit. R. Amen. Dismissal: + Go forth, the Mass is ended. ++++++++ 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: RODE NT-USB MINI 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.

Wisdom 9:18 ”And thus the paths of those on earth were set right, and men were taught what pleases thee, and were saved by wisdom.” How would you define the word “wisdom”? Veronica and Melissa pull out their dictionary definitions and explain why we need wisdom. For Sunday's Mass Reading: ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings/2022-09-04

The Twenty-Third Sunday of Pentecost ORISON: Help me, O Lord, thy way to keep – Shaker tune, arr. Kevin Seigfried (b. 1969) PSALM 126 – Peter R. Hallock (1924-2014) HYMN: Lord, we are blind (Tune: GODMANSTONE) – Cyril V. Taylor (1907-1991) NUNC DIMITTIS – Plainsong, Tone III.4 ANTHEM: A Colloquy with God – Richard Rodney […]

Mark 10:46-52   Jesus and his disciples came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out even more loudly, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” Jesus stood still and said, “Call him here.” And they called the blind man, saying to him, “Take heart; get up, he is calling you.” So throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus. Then Jesus said to him, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man said to him, “My teacher, let me see again.” Jesus said to him, “Go; your faith has made you well.” Immediately he regained his sight and followed him on the way.

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Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost, which are Job 42:1-6, 10-17, Hebrews 7:23-28, and Mark 10:46-52.

Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner for a conversation on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for the Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost (Ord. 30B) on October 27, 2024.  Tune in to explore the powerful story of Bartimaeus from Mark 10:46-52, focusing on themes of healing, discipleship, and the intriguing delay in Jesus' response. Our hosts also connect the readings from Jeremiah, Job, and Hebrews, discussing restoration, comfort, and the priesthood of Jesus. This episode encourages preachers to delve into the Christological insights these texts offer and reflect on the role of Jesus in our relationship with God. Commentaries for the Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost (Ord. 30B):  https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/ordinary-30-2/commentary-on-mark-1046-52-6. Are you preaching on texts for Reformation Sunday? Here is a re-run from 2023: https://www.workingpreacher.org/podcasts/928-reformation-sunday-rebroadcast-from-oct-2023 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tYMwadd352I.

Br. Joe Trout, OP breaks open the readings for the Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. First, the prophet Isaiah tells a people who were suffering in darkness that God will send a messiah to save them. In the Gospel, Jesus does the things that show that he is the promised messiah, though he does not want everyone to know yet. Then, the second reading is from the Letter of James, a "brother" of Jesus, who does not claim to be the new messiah to carry on Jesus' work. Rather, James claims that Jesus is still alive and is alone the messiah, and is working though him to keep bringing about the kingdom.Readings: Isaiah 35:4–7a; James 2:1–5; Mark 7:31–37

Read OnlineHe put his finger into the man's ears and, spitting, touched his tongue; then he looked up to heaven and groaned, and said to him, “Ephphatha!”—that is, “Be opened!”—And immediately the man's ears were opened, his speech impediment was removed, and he spoke plainly. Mark 7:33–35One interesting point in this story is that the people who brought this deaf and mute man to Jesus begged Him to “lay his hand on him” so as to heal him. But what did Jesus do? Instead, He took the man away from the crowd, put His divine finger into the man's ears, touched the man's tongue with His own sacred saliva and the man was cured. At first, the act of putting your finger into someone else's ear and touching their tongue with your own saliva may seem repulsive. Normally it would be. To understand these two actions, we must understand the symbolism.The image of a finger is used a number of times in the Scriptures to refer to God's power. In the Book of Exodus after the plague of the gnats, Pharaoh's magicians said that this was clearly done “by the finger of God” (Exodus 8:19). On the mountain when Moses received the Ten Commandments we know that it was also God's finger that wrote them (Exodus 31:18). In the book of Daniel, a finger appeared and wrote a prophetic message on a wall (Daniel 5:5). In the New Testament, Jesus cast out a demon “by the finger of God” (Luke 11:20) and in today's Gospel He healed this man's hearing with His finger. The “finger of God” is understood as the power of God and an action of the Holy Spirit. Thus, by using His sacred finger to heal, Jesus was symbolically revealing that He fully exercised the power of God and acted in perfect union with the Holy Spirit and the Father. The image of saliva is also interesting. Perhaps you have noticed that when an animal has a wound it often licks that wound. This is a natural instinct but also one that makes sense. Saliva has a certain medicinal power of healing. It contains antibacterial agents. Therefore, since normal saliva can help heal a wound, Jesus's saliva is able to heal in a supernatural way. Recall, also, that Jesus healed a blind man by spitting on the ground and then smearing the mud on his eyes (John 9:6).Did Jesus need to use His finger and His saliva to heal this man? Certainly not. He could have done it with a mere thought. But He chose to use His body as an instrument of His healing power. Doing so reveals to us that Jesus' humanity became the source of unity between God and man. Even His finger and His saliva unite us to God. Everything about the Son of God in His human form dispensed grace, healing and mercy. Even that which may, at first, seem most repulsive.Though there is much we can take from this passage, one thing that should not be missed is that if Jesus chose to use His finger and even his saliva to dispense His power, so, also, He desires to continue using the members of His Body to distribute His grace. By Baptism, you are a member of Christ's Body, the Church. You are His hands and feet, His eyes and voice, His heart and finger, and even His saliva. That last thought is very humbling. But if Jesus can use His saliva for healing, He can use you. If we can humbly understand that, then we will be better disposed to become an instrument of His divine mercy to those who need it. God is able to use us NOT because we are worthy of being used. Rather, He can use us because He has chosen to do so, even in our most humble state.Reflect, today, upon the image of Jesus healing this deaf and mute man. If you ever feel as though God cannot use you, call to mind the way in which our Lord worked this miracle. If God can use His finger and His saliva, He certainly can use you, no matter how unworthy or sinful you may be. This miracle shows us that God can use all things for His glory for the simple reason that He is God. Humble yourself and offer yourself to God to use you as He wills. Doing so will give God the opportunity to manifest His almighty power through you.My healing Lord, when You took on human form, You united divinity with humanity. Through Your sacred humanity, You poured forth Your grace and mercy and continue to do so today. Please use me, dear Lord, as an instrument of Your grace. May I always humbly see myself as Your unworthy instrument, whom You choose to use despite my unworthiness. 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:  Jesus Healing the Deaf Man By Scott Griessel, via Adobe