A reflection on St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina and the Gospel of Luke, challenging viewers to not only hear the Word of God but to act on it. He urges us to live our faith, practice compassion, and become a beacon of hope in a world that desperately needs it.
Father Jim Marchionda reflects on the Gospel of Luke, urging listeners to "take care, then, how you hear" in the midst of today's dark moments and political drama. He calls for discernment, urging us to listen for words of light and truth in light of the Gospel, and to become what we hear, trusting that it comes from God.
Dive into the challenging readings for the 23rd Sunday! Explore Wisdom's call to broaden our minds, Paul's message of welcoming outsiders, and Jesus's call to prioritize Him above all. #Catholic #Homily #Wisdom #Jesus #Faith
Again from Abruzzo, Italy, Fr. Jimmy looks at Jesus' injunction to enter through the narrow gate in light of the first reading from Isaiah—that God came to gather people from every nation—concluding that the narrow gate is to have a broad minded view of inclusivity. We are not to have a narrow view of who is saved in our church, nor allow a narrow nationalism in our country—a challenging perspective!
Today's reflection is from the Abruzzo Mountains in Italy, where Fr. Jimmy is visiting his ancestral homeland. Jesus tells his followers that they should do everything the religious leaders say, but they should not follow their example because they do not practice what they preach. Fr. Jimmy ties this to Pope Francis' warnings against clericalism, and also applies it to leadership outside the Church, noting that political leaders should also see themselves as servants, and not as entitled to special treatment. In the same way, each of us needs to practice what we preach.
Join Fr. James Marchionda, OP as he breaks open the readings for the Know Before You Go video for the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Some of the themes explored are: Faith over sight, Preparedness for God's presence, Responsibility that comes with blessing, Daily discipleship, Biblical study for 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
