In the Letter to the Ephesians, we see Paul's vision that the Church is called to proclaim Christ to the entire universe, even the "principalities and authorities in the heavens." As we ponder our own role in God's plan, know that it includes even one day preaching to extraterrestrials, and let that broaden out your vision.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Word of Hope: Memorial of St. Peter Chrysologus
00:07 - Saint Peter Chrysologus: Preacher with a Silver Tongue
00:15 - The First Reading: Paul's Mission to Preach
00:23 - Ephesians and the Mystery of Christ
00:35 - God’s Wisdom Revealed Through the Church
00:54 - Gentiles Wonder: Do We Belong?
01:09 - Paul’s Answer: Bigger Than Belonging
01:17 - Church's Role: Preach to the Whole Universe
01:34 - Not Just Earth: Cosmic Mission of the Church
01:46 - You Have a Role in God’s Plan
01:51 - Focus on Mission, Not Membership
01:54 - Authentic Witness Starts at Home
02:05 - Paul's Call for Integrity in Preaching
02:18 - Living the Gospel First
02:24 - Lessons from Evangelizing the New World
02:35 - When Preaching Becomes Conquest
02:39 - Time to Get Our House in Order
02:46 - Be God's Presence in the World
02:50 - Preach the Gospel to Every Realm
02:58 - Prepare to Preach to All Creation
03:01 - Even Extraterrestrials: All United in Christ