Sunday

17 Nov 2024

Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B Click here for all content for this cycle Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B

SUNDAY SUMMARY

Daniel 12:1-3  The time of great distress will come, but the wise and the just will live to shine forever.

Psalm 16:5, 8, 9-10, 11  Salvation means that God will guarantee our safety even in the hour of death.

Hebrews 10:11-14, 18  The perfect offering of Jesus is enough for the eternal forgiveness of sin.

Mark 13:24-32  Even in the time of darkness, those who follow the words of Jesus will find their way.

More resources for the month available in Seasonal notes.

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Homilist’s overview of November

Liturgical themes and feasts

Since 1990 when the National Black Catholic Caucus voted to designate November as Black Catholic History Month, this month has been special to the more than 3 million Black Catholics in the United States. 

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The inner word

What’s in your heart?

In the Letter to the Hebrews Saint Paul contrasts two types of priesthood: one that is futile and one that is effective. How often do I feel my ministry is futile? In what ways am I effective?

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Featured Exploring the Word

Do the math

Most of us can produce a list of consequences we'd dearly love to escape. We'd like to go to the all-you-can-eat buffet and really eat all we can—and walk away svelte. We'd like to spend money like fools and not sink into debt.

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Homily stories

The subtle stirrings of God

A few years ago, I started praying the Examen every evening before I go to bed. It’s a prayer practice that was pioneered by Saint Ignatius of Loyola in his compilation, The Spiritual Exercises.

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Homily stories

Dark days ahead

Like a microcosm of the end time described in scripture, I have regular experiences of dark days filled with the tribulation of piled up deadlines at the office, unrelenting household chores, family responsibilities, financial worries, psychic funks, and catastrophic events, such as the illness and death of loved ones. 

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Prayers

Penitential Act & Prayer of the Faithful

Brothers and sisters, let us acknowledge our sins, and so prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries.

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Quotes

In prayer, more is accomplished by listening than by talking.

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Browse the library

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Take Five weekly

17 Nov 2024

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