The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Fr. Christopher
Ours is a world drunk with power. Fear extinguishes the flame of virtue. The center of the universe is not God, but ourselves.
Ours is a world drunk with power. Fear extinguishes the flame of virtue. The center of the universe is not God, but ourselves.
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“The Eucharist is the real presence of Christ, body, blood, soul, and divinity as we adore him locked in the tabernacle, in the monstrance on the altar, or carried in procession,” Cardinal Dolan told the crowd of worshippers.
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It’s in Christ that we find out who we are and what we are living for. God had His eye on us, had designs on us for glorious living, part of the overall purpose God is working out in everything and in everyone.
Fear and anxiety are human constructs, human obstacles when we lack what is necessary to bring forth the good in ourselves and the good in others.
Many of us, who may have spent years living with our spouse, have been reminded of our matrimonial promise….to love, honor, and cherish. In sickness and health, for better or for worse, till death do we part.
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In his homily for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Christopher delves into today’s readings, revealing the nature of Jesus’ power over evil, sickness and death.
“The presence of Christ within you makes for peace and all good, and makes you more aware of the people around you, […]
This prayer is inspired by Laudate Deum, Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation on care for creation in follow-up to Laudato Si'. Laudate Deum is available on the Vatican website under “Apostolic Exhortations.”