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Paul tells us that the testing of our faith produces perseverance, and Fr. Brendan shares a story of the remarkable faith of Robertina Ariano.

Jesus healed lepers because he wanted everyone to live life to the fullest. Trust that he wants the same for you as well.

Fr. Brendan Curran, OP breaks open the readings for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, where Jesus casts out unclean spirits, challenging us to cast out the unclean spirits of our own age.

The Pharisees were always quick to judge Jesus for breaking the Mosaic Law. May we be more open to see the blessings around us.

Samuel announced that David was the anointed King of Israel. You are also anointed by God to preach the Good News.

The Angel Gabriel appeared unto Mary and declared, "Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you!" If we had eyes to see, we would know that the Lord is with us as well, every moment of every day.

Zechariah learns that he and Elizabeth are going to have a child in their old age and he doubts the angel Gabriel. Can believe and maintain hope and faith in God even when it seems impossible?

Fr. Brendan Curran, OP breaks open the readings for Gaudete Sunday, reminding us that Isaiah knew his role was to bring good news to the poor, and John the Baptist knew his role was to prepare the way. Each of us should be open to understanding our role in this unfolding drama of God's plan.

Jesus tells the parable of the sheep and the goats, saying that when you did or did not do something for those in need, you did or did not do it to him. These days the needy are all around us. Will we do something? Elaine welcomed immigrant families into her home.

Also, a reminder that our Provincial's Dinner is this coming Thursday, November 30, at the Union League Club of Chicago. To find out more, go to: https://www.opcentral.org/news/6th-annual-provincials-dinner or just email Fr. Scott at media@opcentral.org . This year we are honoring Fr. Timothy Radcliffe, OP, just back from the Synod on Synodality.

The Sadducees question Jesus about a woman who had been married seven times and died childless, which allows Jesus to talk about the Resurrection and our preacher to raise the further point that people without their own children can nonetheless be parents of many in the family of God.

Also, a reminder that our Provincial's Dinner is this coming Thursday, November 30, at the Union League Club of Chicago. To find out more, go to: https://www.opcentral.org/news/6th-annual-provincials-dinner or just email Fr. Scott at media@opcentral.org . This year we are honoring Fr. Timothy Radcliffe, OP, just back from the Synod on Synodality.

Fr. Brendan Curran, OP breaks open the readings for the Thirty First Sunday in Ordinary Time, with Jesus' famous statement, "call no one on earth your father, for you have one Father in Heaven." Jesus was warning those who would have a role of leadership in the Church not to exploit their privilege, but to humbly serve others for the sake of the Gospel. Today, we might also take the opportunity to name the ways in which our community has been hurt because of these abuses.

In the Book of Exodus we read: "Thus says the Lord: 'You shall not molest or oppress an alien, for you were once aliens yourselves in the land of Egypt.'" This is a difficult commandment to follow in the USA today.