Protect God’s Holy Truth and the Sacramental Life – Jun 23 – Homily – Fr Joseph Michael
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Fr. Joseph Michael McShane gives the homily on Jun 23, 2026, urging us to protect sacred truths, especially regarding the Eucharist, live by the Golden Rule with charity, and follow the narrow path of conformity to Christ through prayer, penance, and carrying our crosses, rather than the broad road of societal compromise, always seeking renewal through confession.
The homily reminds us to protect what is holy and sacred, like the teachings of the Church and the Eucharist, which is reserved for baptized Catholics in good standing. We are called to live by the Golden Rule, treating others with love and charity. Importantly, our lives as Christians should be different from what society often promotes. We must choose the "narrow gate" of following Christ, which involves carrying our crosses, praying, doing penance, and striving daily to be more like Him, rather than taking the easy, broad road that leads away from God. When we stumble, we should use the Sacrament of Confession to get back on track and continue loving Jesus.
Pope Pius XII – Church safeguards faith integrity and urges frequent fervent Eucharist partic... – https://airmaria.com/go/jYqgDX
CCC 1385 – Conditions for receiving Holy Communion worthily – https://airmaria.com/go/BGkTrA
CCC 1696 – Christian life: follow Christ, the narrow way – https://airmaria.com/go/dGvKBa
00:00 - Introduction: Protecting the Sacred
00:36 - Guarding Sacred Teachings and Avoiding Argument
01:20 - The Sacredness of Holy Communion
02:20 - The Golden Rule and Charity
02:37 - The Narrow Gate vs. The Broad Road
03:19 - Conformity to Christ: Carrying Our Crosses
04:39 - Call to Zeal, Faithfulness, and Renewal
Ave Maria!
Mass: Tuesday 12th Week of Ordinary Time - Wkdy
Readings: - http://usccb.org/bible/readings/062326.cfm
1st: 2 Kings 19:9-11, 14-21, 31-35, 36 - The Deliverance of Jerusalem
Resp: Psalms 48:2-3, 3-4, 10-11 - The Glory of Zion
Gsp: Matthew 7:6, 12-14 - The Golden Rule and Narrow Gate
More on the Readings: https://airmaria.com/r?m=1632
Also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4kZT5I1nqQ
