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26th Sunday of Year B
CENTRAL IDEA
Value the good others possess; abhor your own evil
By Kevin Aldrich
Overview of
Doctrinal Homily
Outlines
Kevin Aldrich
Written as an aid for homilists and a resource for the faithful, this doctrinal homily outline (1) provides insights into the Lectionary readings, (2) explicates a doctrine of Catholic Faith or morals from them, and (3) shows specific ways lay persons can live these truths.
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First Reading
- God decided to which men he would give a share of the prophetic grace he had given to Moses. Moses was glad that those two elders who had not been with the others still received this gift. In fact, he wished every one of the Chosen People had received it.
- Likewise, we should be glad for the gifts others have received and should wish everyone had every gift.
Responsorial Psalm
- “Cleanse me from my unknown faults.” We can be blind to aspects of our own behavior and character. That is why it is wise to pray for this light.
- Ordinarily, these faults may be unknown to oneself but others can see them.
Second Reading
- The rich St. James warns are those who have gotten wealth unjustly and used it only for their own benefit.
Gospel
- We can applaud and support anyone doing any real good, whether they are in the Church or out of it. The reason for this is that good is objectively good: it is good regardless of the person who is doing it. This is why persons who don’t know the Catholic faith can be saved by their cooperation with hidden graces to lead good lives as best they can.
DOCTRINE
Ecumenism
- The ecumenical movement has the aim of the reunification of all Christians. The Church tells us that this goal is God’s will: “The desire to recover the unity of all Christians is a gift of Christ and a call of the Holy Spirit” (CCC 820).
PRACTICAL APPLICATION
How to be a more ecumenical Catholic
- While pastors and theologians have the major responsibility for ecumenical action, the Catechism (CCC 821) points out some things that even ordinary Catholics can do.
26th Sunday of Year B
Ecumenism
“That they may all be one…” Vatican II makes breakthrough strides in ecumenism and inter-religious dialogue. Discover how the Council has inspired and helped to cultivate relationships between the Church and other denominations and faiths. Includes in-depth commentary from theologians Dr. Richard Gaillardetz, Msgr. John Strynkowski, Rev. James Massa, Rev. Robert Imbelli — as well as personal interviews with Edwin Cardinal O’Brien (Grand Master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem), and Marco Impagliazzo (President of the Community of Sant’Egidio in Rome).
Why Be Ecumenical?
Fr. John Crossin, OSFS executive director of the USCCB’s Secretariat of Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs, outlines some good reasons for ecumenical dialogue.
Grassroots Ecumenism
Local and practical collaboration in aiding others is the rule not the exception notes Fr. Donald Rooney, pastor of St. Mary Catholic Church, and an opportunity for Christians to work together.
Ecumenism and Evangelism
How are ecumenism and evangelism supposed to work together? Tom Murphy, who spent several years as an Evangelical Protestant before returning to the Catholic Church, shares how the enemy in our dialogue with Protestant brothers and sisters is not one another, but the ignorance we have about one another. Greater understanding leads to greater unity, and a clearer path towards coming back together as the body of Christ.
Why Be Catholic and Not Just Christian?
There are many similarities and differences between the Catholic Church and the Protestant denominations. In this video, Fr. Mike Schmitz narrows the differences down to one thing that really sets Catholicism apart from other Christian Churches: authoritative teaching.
The Importance of Ecumenism – Dr. Peter Kreeft
Why should Christians work and pray for unity? Dr. Peter Kreeft reminds us that this mandate comes from Jesus himself, who prayed in John 17 that all Christians would be one, just as He and the Father are one. Dr. Kreeft also shares what he sees as the brightest spots when it comes to building Christian unity.
Sundays of Year B
“The following paragraphs from the Catechism of the Catholic Church resonate with the biblical readings for this Sunday. They were chosen either because they cite or allude to the specific readings, or because they treat topics found in the readings.” —Homiletic Directory
SEPTEMBER 2021
Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
CCC 821, 1126, 1636: ecumenical dialogue
CCC 2445-2446, 2536, 2544-2547: the danger of immoderate riches
CCC 1852: jealousy
OCTOBER 2021
Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
CCC 1602-1617, 1643-1651, 2331-2336: conjugal fidelity
CCC 2331-2336: divorce
CCC 1832: fidelity, a fruit of Spirit
CCC 2044, 2147, 2156, 2223, 2787: the fidelity of the baptized
Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
CCC 101-104: Christ, unique Word of Scripture
CCC 131-133: Scripture in life of the Church
CCC 2653-2654: Scripture as a fountain of prayer
CCC 1723, 2536, 2444-2447: poverty of heart
Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
CCC 599-609: Christ’s redemptive death in the plan of salvation
CCC 520: Christ’s self-emptying as an example for us to imitate
CCC 467, 540, 1137: Christ the High Priest
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
CCC 547-550: Jesus performed messianic signs
CCC 1814-1816: faith, a gift of God
CCC 2734-2737: filial confidence in prayer
Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
CCC 2083: commandments as a call for a response of love
CCC 2052, 2093-2094: the first commandment
CCC 1539-1547: holy orders in the economy of salvation
NOVEMBER 2021
Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
CCC 519-521: Christ gave his life for us
CCC 2544-2547: poverty of heart
CCC 1434, 1438, 1753, 1969, 2447: almsgiving
CCC 2581-2584: Elijah and conversion of heart
CCC 1021-1022: the particular judgment
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
CCC 1038-1050: the Last Judgment; hope of a new heaven and a new earth
CCC 613-614, 1365-1367: Christ’s one perfect sacrifice and the Eucharist
Solemnity of Christ the King: Christ the origin and goal of history
CCC 440, 446-451, 668-672, 783, 786, 908, 2105, 2628: Christ as Lord and King
CCC 678-679, 1001, 1038-1041: Christ as Judge
CCC 2816-2821: “Thy Kingdom Come”
