St. Leopold’s Mission for Church Unity – May 12 – Homily – Fr Joseph M.

 

Fr Joseph M. gives the homily at Bloomington, IN, on May 12, 2025, where he emphasizes Jesus as the sole shepherd guiding all to divine life, exemplified by St. Leopold Mandic’s devotion to sinners and Christian unity.

Father speaks about Jesus as the good shepherd who guides everyone to a divine life with God, welcoming all people, including non-Jews, to share in His salvation. He warns against worldly influences that contradict Jesus’ teachings and encourages staying faithful to the Church. Father also honors St. Leopold Mandic, a humble friar who spent hours hearing confessions and prayed for unity between Christian churches, especially for Orthodox Christians to join the Catholic Church. He highlights Leopold’s love for Mary, whom he saw as a key figure in God’s plan, and urges us to trust in God’s love and mercy.

Ave Maria!

Mass: St. Leopold Mandic - Opt Mem - http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=6983
Readings: Monday 4th Week of Easter - http://usccb.org/bible/readings/051225.cfm
1st: act 11:1-18
Resp: psa 42:2-3, 43:3-4
Gsp: joh 10:11-18

More on the Readings: https://airmaria.com/r?m=645&r=1708

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