Journey to Heaven with Faith and Trust – Oct 06 – Homily – Fr Joseph M.

 

Fr Joseph M. gives the homily at Bloomington, IN, on Oct 06, 2024, on how the beauty of God's creation, the sanctity of marriage, and childlike trust in God can help us enter God's Kingdom, with Mary guiding us.

He reflects on the beauty of God's creation, particularly the creation of Adam and Eve, as presented in Genesis. He highlights the institution of the family and its foundational role in society, emphasizing the sanctity of marriage, as seen in the Gospel. Jesus elevates marriage to a sacrament, calling us to share in His divine life. God's laws, Father explains, are not meant to burden us but to free us from sin and guide us toward holiness.

The homily also references Jesus' teaching on becoming like children to enter the Kingdom of God, a concept closely linked to the "little way" of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. Father encourages us to emulate the trust and confidence of children, relying fully on God's help in all aspects of life.

He mentions the feast day of St. Faustina and the Divine Mercy message, which reminds us of the importance of trusting in Jesus. Father emphasizes that whether we are married, single, widowed, or in religious life, we must have childlike trust in God's guidance as we journey toward our true home in Heaven.

Finally, Father reminds us that as children of God, we have both a Father and a Mother. God is our Father, and Mary is our Mother. He encourages us to cling to Mary for guidance on our journey toward eternal life in Heaven.

For Further Reading:
Genesis 2: 18-24 - The Creation of Eve and the institution of marriage - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/genesis/2?18
Mark 10: 2-16 - Jesus speaks about the sanctity of marriage - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/mark/10?2
Matthew 19: 14 - Unless you become like children - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/19?14
Video: https://airmaria.com/2014/06/09/video-tour-of-the-catechism-41-fourth-commandment-the-family/
Video: https://airmaria.com/2014/06/09/video-tour-of-the-catechism-41-fourth-commandment-the-family/
Catholic Answers - God's Love for You - https://www.catholic.com/tract/gods-love-for-you

Ave Maria!

Mass: 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Shortened) - Sunday
Readings:  - http://usccb.org/bible/readings/100624.cfm
1st: gen 2:18-24
Resp: psa 128:1-6
2nd: heb 2:9-11
Gsp: mar 10:2-12

More on the Readings: https://airmaria.com/r?m=832

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