Making Known the Unknown God – May 08 – Homily – Fr John Lawrence

 

Fr John Lawrence gives the homily at Bloomington, IN, on May 08, 2024, on how Paul preached to the Athenians by asking them to learn about the unknown God who they already had a concept of.

Father discussed St. Paul's missionary work in Athens and Corinth, highlighting his strategic adaptations. In Athens, Paul engaged with the philosophers by connecting Christian beliefs with familiar concepts, but faced challenges when introducing the resurrection. In Corinth, he simplified his message to focus on the crucifixion of Jesus, which resonated more effectively with that particular audience.

00:00 - St. Paul's Arrival and Challenges in Athens
00:47 - Athens: Cultural and Philosophical Hub in 50 AD
01:27 - St. Paul's Missionary Work in Athens
01:58 - St. Paul's Pivotal Speech at the Areopagus
02:28 - Sophisticated Rhetoric in St. Paul's Address
03:14 - Introducing the Concept of the Unknown God
05:12 - Cultural and Historical References in St. Paul's Speech
06:10 - Rejection of Idolatry and Emphasis on Repentance

Ave Maria!

Mass: Wednesday 6th Week of Easter - Wkdy
Readings:  - http://usccb.org/bible/readings/050824.cfm
1st: act 17:15, 22-18:1
Resp: psa 148:1-2, 11-14
Gsp: joh 16:12-15

More on the Readings: https://airmaria.com/r?m=1810

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