Sunday

29 Jan 2017

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A Click here for all content for this cycle Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A

SUNDAY SUMMARY

Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13  The humble find special favor in the remnant of Israel that survives.

Psalm 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10 (mt 5:1-12a)  God’s generosity extends to the oppressed, the hungry, the blind, the stranger.

1 Corinthians 1:26-31  Those who count for nothing will amount to something amazing in God’s plan.

Matthew 5:1-12a  Happiness is promised to those for whom the world makes no provisions.

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The inner word

What’s in your heart?

Today's readings show the special place the poor and the just have in God's heart.

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Exploring the word

The world we want to live in

Forrest Gump. Gomer Pyle. Little Orphan Annie. Linus Van Pelt. Jane Eyre. Tiny Tim Cratchit. And every other underdog of literature or film you can name. What do they have in common? A sterling goodness that more than makes up for everything they lack, including: money, ability, stature, strength, and authority.

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In other words

The Sunday gospel in everyday English

When Jesus saw his ministry drawing huge crowds, he climbed a hillside. Those who were apprenticed to him, the committed, climbed with him.

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Homily stories

Living the Beatitudes one at a time

Jenn stood on the sidelines, clipboard in hand, coaching the sixth-grade girls’ volleyball team. She encouraged, she cajoled, and she redirected as she moved the girls in and out of the game.

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Prayers

Penitential Act & Prayer of the Faithful

Blessed are the poor in spirit. Poor in spirit ourselves, we seek the Lord's mercy.

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Quotes

When Jesus and his disciples are said to be in the world but not of the world, the meaning is clear enough. Although they live in the world they are not worldly, they do not subscribe to the present values and standards of the world.

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