Hear God’s Words for Eternal Life – Jul 28 – Homily – Fr Joseph Michael

 

Fr. Joseph Michael McShane gives the homily on how we must seriously heed God's words, live according to His plan, and utilize the Church's graces to prepare for our true destiny in heaven, avoiding worldly distractions and sin.

In his homily, Fr. Joseph Michael McShane reminds us that Jesus wants us to pay close attention to His important words. He emphasizes that our main goal in life is to prepare for heaven by living according to God's plan and commandments. We shouldn't let ourselves get sidetracked by worldly pleasures or pursuits, nor should we take sin lightly, whether it's a serious sin or a smaller one. Instead, we are encouraged to use the help God gives us through the Church, especially frequent confession, and to regularly reflect on whether our daily actions are truly leading us closer to heaven, just as St. Charbel advised.

Mark 4:9 – Hear and understand God's word – https://airmaria.com/go/FkeqgE
CCC 2030 – Moral life requires hearing God's word – https://airmaria.com/go/ecytGv
Colossians 3:1 – Seek things above, not earthly things – https://airmaria.com/go/6HBiU8
CCC 1021 – Particular judgment determines eternal destiny – https://airmaria.com/go/mbQnT6
CCC 1458 – Confession of sins necessary for forgiveness – https://airmaria.com/go/eRfsi2

00:00 - The Importance of Hearing God's Word
01:11 - Preparing for Judgment and the Gravity of Sin
01:47 - Utilizing Sacramental Graces for Heaven
02:19 - St. Charbel's Counsel: Living for Heaven
02:50 - Mary, Our Safe Road to Heaven

Ave Maria!

Mass: Tuesday in the 17th Week in Ordinary Time - Wkdy
Readings:  - http://usccb.org/bible/readings/072826.cfm
1st: Jeremiah 14:17-22 - Great Drought
Resp: Psalms 79:8, 9, 11, 13 - A Lament over the Destruction of Jerusalem
Gsp: Matthew 13:35-43 - Explanation of the Parable of the Weeds

More on the Readings: https://airmaria.com/r?m=898

Also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCH5DTg-Qko