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The meaning and purpose of life - Jesus is the Father's solution to all that is wrong with our world - 12:00 Holy Mass at Jesus Light of the World Parish - September 15th, 2024 - 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

In the "New Covenant" made by our Creator God with humanity, as reported in Jeremiah 31:31-34, every human being can know God from within - because the Holy Spirit is revealing our Creator to all who are willing to know the Lord and trust in Him. We can still help each other along the way; so please feel free to share with others these homilies and your own personal faith in God through Jesus Christ. G.S.

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24th Sunday in Ordinary Time 


VOCATION: Jesus calls us - He calls you to follow Him, to be filled with the Holy Spirit, and become a missionary disciple....

First reading: Isaiah 50:5-9

Responsorial: Psalm 116 "I will walk before the Lord in the land of the living."

Second reading: James 2:14-18

Alleluia. Alleluia. May I never boast of anything except the Cross of the Lord, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. Alleluia.

Gospel: Mark 8:27-35

Audio recording of the Gospel and Homily - MP3 File 

The meaning of "HOSANNAH!" - MP3 FILE

Homily notes

The grieving of a parish which has experienced the departure of its pastor

Images of the Olympic Games - quest of excellence through effort

1. What is the meaning of life?
        - as many answers as people
        - the good life? the "world"
        - for Jesus: Do the Father's will. Go to Jerusalem and the Cross

2. And us? What do we do with pain, illness, suffering, trouble, and evil?
        - avoir them at all cost?
        - pursue happiness?
        - if not, then M.A.i.D. - Medical Aid in Dying?

3. Why does the Father send Jesus?
        - his solution to evil, suffering and death
    The Father's Diagnosis:
        - absence of authentic love
        - caused by our rejection of God and of his plan of eternal life
        - we prefer "cash right now"
        - we prefer doing our own will
    The Father's Prescription / solution:
        - the Glorious Cross
        - the Glory, Victory! 
            Naked Divine Love - Jesus naked crucified and loving, forgiving to the end

4. He calls us to follow Him as missionary disciples

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In the "New Covenant" made by our Creator God with humanity, as reported in Jeremiah 31:31-34, every human being can know God from within - because the Holy Spirit is revealing our Creator to all who are willing to know the Lord and trust in Him. We can still help each other along the way; so please feel free to share with others these homilies and your own personal faith in God through Jesus Christ. G.S.

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