Sunday

13 Oct 2024

Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B Click here for all content for this cycle Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B

SUNDAY SUMMARY

Wisdom 7:7-11  The one who seeks wisdom will have riches beyond compare.

Psalm 90:12-13, 14-15, 16-17  Wisdom of heart will bring joy and gladness for those filled with the love of God.

Hebrews 4:12-13  God's living word penetrates mortal beings all the way to the truth about us.

Mark 10:17-30  What are we willing to pay for the price of admission to the reign of God?

More resources for the month available in Seasonal notes.

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Homilist’s overview of October

Liturgical themes and feasts

Our Season of Creation ends with the Blessing of Animals on the feast of Saint Francis (4). We move seamlessly into a month dedicated to greater awareness of the consistent ethic of life. Respect Life Sunday (6) is one aspect of this observance.

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The inner word

What’s in your heart?

God provides all that we need. The first reading says if we choose wisdom, all other riches come to us. The second reading says God’s word is living and effective.

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Featured Exploring the Word

A great deal—at a price you can afford

Parents can’t help being proud of their children and the futures they imagine for them. “My daughter is in pre-med.” “My son will take over the family business one day.” Bumper stickers announce each child making the honor roll.

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Homily stories

My mentor

His statue stands outside the student center at De Paul University. His journey began as a young seminarian who was not “very bright,” to use his own words.

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Homily stories

What must I do?

A doctor I know finds today’s gospel about the rich man going away sad the most disturbing of all Jesus’ stories and parables.

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Prayers

Penitential Act & Prayer of the Faithful

To help us become closer followers of Christ, we confess our failings to our merciful God.

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Quotes

What we must have now are organized interrelated ministries. The act of social justice is organization.

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Browse the library

Browse our library for additional Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B material.

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Take Five weekly

13 Oct 2024

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