Disciples of Christ, Not Just Fans of God – May 17 – Homily – Fr Alan
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Fr Alan B. Maria Wharton gives the homily for Seventh Sunday of Easter (May 17, 2026--The Ascension of the Lord was observed on Thursday in the dioceses of New England), offering an encouraging reminder that the true Christian life requires embracing public witness and sharing in the sufferings of Christ, especially in a world that often ignores God.
Drawing on the original novena leading up to Pentecost, Father calls on the faithful to rely on the gifts of the Holy Spirit for the daily courage and strength needed to live out the basics of the faith.
Index
00:00 - Preparing for Pentecost
00:41 - The Role of the Holy Spirit in Discipleship
01:13 - The Reality of Spiritual Warfare
01:39 - The Christian Call to Suffer
02:08 - Rejoicing in the Sufferings of Christ
02:54 - Union with God and the Future Glory
Scriptural and Catechetical Resources
1 Peter 4:13 – Rejoice sharing in Christ sufferings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1peter/4?13
Catechism of the Catholic Church – Descent of the Holy Spirit https://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/731.htm
Catechism of the Catholic Church – Union with Father and Son https://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/734.htm
Catechism of the Catholic Church – Redemptive value of suffering https://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/618.htm
Acts 2:1-4 – Holy Spirit descends at Pentecost https://bible.usccb.org/bible/acts/2?1
Ave Maria!
Mass: Sunday 7th Week of Easter - Sunday
Readings: - http://usccb.org/bible/readings/051726.cfm
1st: Acts 7:55-60 - Stephen’s Speech
Resp: Psalms 97:1-2, 6-7, 9 - Glory of the Kingdom of God
2nd: Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20 - Christ's Imminent Return
Gsp: John 17:20-26 - Prayer of Jesus
More on the Readings: https://airmaria.com/r?m=1847
Also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6graP5xEPQ
