Instruct the Ignorant – 2nd Spiritual Work of Mercy – Oct 07 – Homily – Fr Terrance
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Fr Terrance gives the homily at Bloomington, IN, on Oct 07, 2022, on instructing the ignorant as one of the spiritual works of mercy as he continues his series on the works of mercy.
Those who instruct the people will shine like the stars forever Dan 12: 3 - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/daniel/12?3
Mission entrusted to the church and apostles: teach, sanctify, and govern
Baptize and teach to observe the commandment
Those who were sent to carry this out: Pope, bishops, and priests
Need to avoid those who teach without authority
This is the first test, do they have authority? Only then ask if they are in conformity with tradition.
If they fail the first, then disregard them, especially if they reject the legitimate authority.
But all faithful must be involved in
be transformed by the renewal of your mind
1 Cor 2: 16 - Form our thinking to align with Gods - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1corinthians/2?16
Prayer and formation - Read the Catechism daily
Liturgy of the Hours wisdom simply do learn about wisdom through reading Wisdom 7: 13,14 - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/wisdom/7?16
Avoid LifeSiteNews or Taylor Marshall
Parents are the first educators
Need to know the Tradition before we can hand it on. If we don't, ask the Lord.
Need to hand on what is true and how to pray, and the meaning of life to be happy with God, what is sin and virtue
All of this is instructing the ignorant and is a work of mercy
If you do not know an answer, just say so and that you will get back to them
Need to instruct even when unpopular
Mat 7 6 don't cast your pearls before swine, do not instruct those who are not open to it - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/7?6
Ask the Holy Spirit to speak the truth and how to do it
Our Lady - Pierre-Jean De Smet, SJ missionary in Oregon, Christmas 1844, Instructee Paul, orphan, waited for him but late, and Our Lady appeared and instructed him on catechism that he was having so much trouble memorizing, giving him great clarity of mind.
Playlist, Works of Mercy, by Fr. Terrance on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1AVkZz-w8g&list=PLejh_e0-LN4wQxZdmm4kZudGz2tzbteGs
Works of Mercy: Introduction - https://youtu.be/X1AVkZz-w8g
The seven corporal works of mercy:
1. Feed the hungry. - https://youtu.be/CQfzx2pl-kI
2. Give drink to the thirsty. - https://youtu.be/UfoKeqR3g8A
3. Clothe the naked. - https://youtu.be/cXCmLugKTWs
4. Shelter the homeless. - https://youtu.be/Rwmc-b4OjXQ
5. Visit the sick. - https://youtu.be/cGMfftWArqA
6. Visit the imprisoned. - https://youtu.be/CdtMMor4puU
7. Bury the dead. - https://youtu.be/PCHeIqoo3cE
The seven spiritual works of mercy:
1. Counsel the doubtful - Pt 1 https://youtu.be/-C6khBhyU38 and Pt 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdLtbBNi5t0
2. Instruct the ignorant - https://youtu.be/JIZQPk2zeb0
3. Admonish sinners.
4. Comfort the afflicted.
5. Forgive offenses.
6. Bear wrongs patiently.
7. Pray for the living and the dead.
Ave Maria!
Mass: Our Lady of the Rosary - Mem
Readings: - http://usccb.org/bible/readings/100722.cfm
1st: act 1:12-14
Resp: luk 1:46-55
Gsp: luk 1:26-38
More on the Readings: https://airmaria.com/r?m=1172
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