Sunday

21 Aug 2022

Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C Click here for all content for this cycle Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C

SUNDAY SUMMARY

Isaiah 66:18-21  All nations and peoples are eligible to gather as the true people of God.

Psalm 117:1, 2  Praise is our constant response, because kindness is God’s steadfast gift to us.

Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13  Discipline may be a source of pain, but it may also be cause for joy.

Luke 13:22-30  Who’s in and who’s out in the reign of God may be a surprising roll call.

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The inner word

What’s in your heart?

“Strengthen your drooping hands and your weak knees.” Whatever suffering you may encounter, God calls you not merely to stop there. Are difficulties a symptom of something wrong in your priorities?

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Exploring the word

The dimensions of the narrow gate

Maybe there aren’t two kinds of Christians: the ones who think most people will be damned to eternal flames and good riddance to them, and those who trust God will forgive the lion’s share of us, no matter what we do.

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Homily stories

Look for the lesson

A guy in my men's group greets any new challenge in his life by asking, "Where's the lesson to be learned here?" He'll say this when things go poorly at work, when he struggles with members of his family, or even when something tragic will happen.

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Homily stories

Quite a revelation

In the short story “Revelation,” Catholic writer Flannery O’Connor tells the story of the surprising revelation that comes to Mrs. Turpin, a righteous Southern Christian who constantly judges others for their shortcomings.

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Prayers

Penitential Act & Prayer of the Faithful

As we come together at the table of the Lord, we turn to God for forgiveness.

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Quotes

True freedom is impossible without a mind made free by discipline.

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