Sunday

17 Oct 2010

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

SUNDAY SUMMARY

Exodus 17:8-13 Three old men hold the victory together in unsteady but steadfast hands.

Psalm 121:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 The Creator of all is the one who sustains and protects us.

2 Timothy 3:14-4:2 The word of God contains wisdom necessary for the salvation of the world.

Luke 18:1-8 Jesus tells a parable that makes clear the significance of persistent prayer.

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The inner word

What’s in your heart?

You have no doubt had your Moses moments, when, exhausted, you persevered in your leadership. Think now of how you could have more Aaron moments where you assist others in fulfilling their duties.

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Who

Who's listening?

Who is in your audience?

The readings this week encourage persistence: in prayer, in proclaiming the Word of God, and in fidelity to that Word.

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Exploring the word

Consider the source

We call scripture the “Word of God.” That’s a grand claim. If God said it, or wrote it, such an idea carries a great deal more currency than if you or I take the credit for it.

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Homily stories

NEW FACES ON THE WORKSITE

The Second Letter of Timothy emphasizes how those who work for God need to be "competent, equipped for every good work."

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Homily stories

Lean on me

Men often feel shame about needing, let alone accepting, help from another man. But after they let down their guard, the image of one man leaning on another for support becomes an emblem of pride.

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Homily stories

Three fences

It takes perseverance and all the energy and strength we have. But it is worth it, so we persist.

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Homily stories

Prayer styles

People have different prayer styles. According to one study of spirituality types (found at www.visionguide.org): Some follow the syllogistic method of Saint Thomas Aquinas known as Scholastic prayer.

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Prayers

Penitential Act & Prayer of the Faithful

God is our help. We turn to God for help in overcoming our sins.

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Homily themes

Notes on the text

The law of Moses sought to protect vulnerable members of society, but people have always found a way to exploit them.

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Quotes

It is no small matter to forsake the ancient tradition of the church that was upheld by all those who were called before us, whose conduct we should observe, and whose faith we should imitate.

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