Three Responses to God’s Claim on Your Life
Today’s Homily concludes Jesus’ series of teachings on the Kingdom of Heaven with . . .
. . . the parable of the net . . . a powerful image highlighting the inescapable and universal claim the Kingdom has on every person. Unlike other parables that speak of seeking the Kingdom, this one shows the Kingdom actively gathering everyone . . . righteous and wicked alike . . . for judgment.
The Homily emphasizes that everyone belongs to God, whether they accept it, ignore it, or rebel against it. Using the teachings of St. Louis de Montfort, three responses to this belonging are outlined:
1. rebellious rejection (like Satan),
2. passive indifference (common but mediocre), or
3. wholehearted embrace (the path of spiritual growth and joy).
The Eucharist is seen as a profound act of mutual belonging . . . Christ gives Himself to us, and we give ourselves to Him. Ultimately, the Christian life is about living into this reality of belonging to God, which shapes our identity and destiny.
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Three Responses to God’s Claim on Your Life
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The First Miraculous Draught of Fish: French Artist and Painter: James Tissot: 1886
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Gospel Reading Matthew 13: 47-53
First Reading Exodus 40: 16-21, 34-38
