St. Charles Borromeo’s Prayers & Reforms – Nov 04 – Homily – Fr Joseph Michael
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Fr Joseph Michael gives the homily at Bloomington, IN, on Nov 04, 2025, urging us to respond to God's grace without excuses, using the parable of the banquet from the Gospel and the life of St. Charles Borromeo as models of dedication to divine life.
Father highlights how Jesus in the gospel calls us to accept God's invitation to eternal life, just like guests at a heavenly banquet, but warns against making excuses like those in the story who let worldly matters get in the way. He connects this to our own lives, encouraging us to attend Mass regularly and live with faith every day. He also shares the inspiring story of today's saint, Charles Borromeo, a young cardinal and bishop who helped reform the Church through the Council of Trent, particularly during challenging times, such as a plague and famine in Milan, where he fed thousands through prayer and hard work. St. Charles teaches us that true change comes from prayer on our knees, and he serves as a patron for those learning the faith.
For Further Reading:
Luke 14: 16-24 - NAB - Parable of the Great Banquet - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/14?16
Council of Trent - Wikipedia - Key Catholic Reformation Council - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Council_of_Trent
St. Charles Borromeo - Franciscan Media - Profile of the Reformer Saint - https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-charles-borromeo/
Catechism of the Catholic Church #2013 - Call to Holiness - Text: http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p3s1c3a2.htm#2013
Catechism of the Catholic Church #153 - Responding to God's Call - Text: http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p1s1c3a1.htm#153
Catechism of the Catholic Church #1263 - Baptism and Kingdom - Text: http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p2s2c1a1.htm#1263
James 4: 8 - NAB - Draw near to God through prayer - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/james/4?8
Ave Maria!
Mass: St. Charles Borromeo - Mem - http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=212
Readings: Tuesday 31st Week of Ordinary Time - http://usccb.org/bible/readings/110425.cfm
1st: rom 12:5-16
Resp: psa 131:1-3
Gsp: luk 14:15-24
More on the Readings: https://airmaria.com/r?m=1189&r=1542
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