Relying on Christ’s Power for Evangelization Success – Sep 25 – Homily – Fr Matthias

 

Fr Matthias gives the homily at Bloomington, IN, on Sep 25, 2024, on how we should trust in Christ’s power and authority for effective evangelization, just like the apostles.

Father reflects on the sending of the apostles by Christ, emphasizing that they were given nothing except His power and authority to evangelize, as seen in Luke 9:3 - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/9?3. He relates this to the New Evangelization as described in the Catholic Church, explaining that although modern tools are important, they are not what truly convert hearts. Instead, success in evangelization depends on the power of Christ and speaking His Word without compromise, as expressed in Matthew 28:19 - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/28?19. Father encourages all Christians, as missionaries, to trust not in earthly means but in their union with Christ, remaining in a state of grace and speaking the truth with boldness. He emphasizes the need for union with Christ through prayer, the sacraments, and consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary, referring to CCC 964 - http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/para/964.htm and its role in evangelization. Moreover, he highlights the missionary nature of the Christian vocation, citing CCC 849 - http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/para/849.htm regarding the Church's mission to spread the Gospel. Ultimately, Father reassures that even without material resources, the power of Christ is enough to win souls for His kingdom.

For Further Reading
Luke 9:3 NAB - Christ instructs apostles to rely on Him. - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/9?3
Matthew 28:19 NAB - The Great Commission to evangelize. - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/28?19
CCC 964 - Mary's participation in the mission of evangelization. - http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/para/964.htm - Video: https://airmaria.com/2014/04/03/video-tour-of-the-catechism-15-born-of-the-virgin-mary/
CCC 849 - The missionary mandate of the Church. - http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/para/849.htm

Ave Maria!

Mass: Wednesday in the 25th Week in Ordinary Time - Wkdy
Readings:  - http://usccb.org/bible/readings/092524.cfm
1st: pro 30:5-9
Resp: psa 119:29, 72, 89, 101, 104, 163
Gsp: luk 9:1-6

More on the Readings: https://airmaria.com/r?m=950

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