Category: Ordinary Time
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To reign is to serve – Second Sunday of Ordinary Time
Central idea: God calls men to serve. Doctrine: “To reign is to serve.” Practical application: To reign by being a humble, obedient servant.
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The Baptism of the Lord
Our Lord’s public life began when he was baptized by St. John the Baptist at the River Jordan. In his baptism, although he was entirely free from sin, Christ identified himself with sinful humanity. His baptism is also a glimpse into the inner Trinitarian life of God. If you follow this link and scroll down,…
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The Solemnity of Christ the King
Central idea: The king of the kingdom of God. Doctrine: The kingdom of God and the last judgment. Practical application: Living today with the end in mind.
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The good fruit of those who fear God: Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Central idea: Fruits of the fear of the Lord. Doctrine: Children of God or divine filiation. Practical application: A brief summary of some of the consequences of divine filiation in the Christian life.
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Be Awake: Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Central idea: Be awake and prepared to meet Christ. Doctrine: Christ will make all things are subjected to him. Practical application: Prudence.
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The Greatest Commandment and Catholic Social Teachings: Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Central idea: The greatest commandments. Doctrine: Catholic social teachings. Practical application: Living Catholic social teachings.
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Theological Virtues: Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Central idea: Faith, hope, and love. Doctrine: The theological virtues. Practical application: Exercising the theological virtues more effectively.
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The Desirability of Salvation: Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Central idea: The desirability of salvation. Doctrine: Heaven, hell, and purgatory. Practical application: The spiritual works of mercy.
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Justice, the People of God, and the Sacraments: Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Central idea: Justice and the people of God. Doctrine: The Church is sacramental. Practical application: Frequent the Sacraments that can be frequented.
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The Same Attitude as Christ: Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Central idea: The attitude of Christ. Doctrine: Thy will be done. Practical application: Loving the will of God.
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Fruitful Workers: Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Fruitful workers. Right Conduct. Stop sinning and start loving.
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The glory of God is man fully alive: Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Central idea: Give glory to God by being glorious. Doctrine: God manifests his glory by sharing his goodness. Practical application: Mental prayer, heartfelt thanksgiving, and conversion.