HOW AM I AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THE BODY OF CHRIST, THE CHURCH?

SERMON FOR THE FEAST OF ST. ROBERT BELLARMINE (BISHOP AND DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH) AND THE FEAST OF THE STIGMATA OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI ON TUESDAY OF THE 24TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME OF THE CHURCH'S LITURGICAL YEAR B (17/9/2024).Video created by Catholic Teachings Platform.
1 Corinthians 12:12-14,27-31
Theme: "You together are Christ's body: each of you a different part"
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, today, Body of Christ and Spiritual Gifts: Paul explains that the Church is like a human body, made up of many different parts, yet forming one unified whole. In Christ, believers from all backgrounds-Jews, Greeks, slaves, or free citizens-are united through the Holy Spirit. Each person has a unique role within the body, whether as an apostle, prophet, teacher, or healer. Paul emphasizes that not everyone has the same gifts, but all are essential. He encourages believers to seek and desire higher spiritual gifts for the good of the community.
Summary: The Church is like a body with many unique parts, each with a distinct role, united by the Spirit. All gifts are valuable, and believers should strive for greater spiritual gifts.
Luke 7:11-17
Theme: "The only son of his mother, and she a widow:
likewise, in the Gospel reading of today according to St. Luke, Jesus Raises a Widow's Son: In the town of Nain, Jesus encounters a funeral procession for a young man, the only son of a grieving widow. Moved with compassion, Jesus comforts the mother and raises her son from the dead, bringing him back to life. The onlookers are amazed and praise God, recognizing Jesus as a great prophet and proclaiming that God has visited His people. News of this miracle spreads throughout the region.
Summary: Jesus shows compassion by raising a widow's only son from the dead, leading the people to recognize him as a great prophet and spread news of the miracle across the land.
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Song Title: Your Words Are Spirit and Life
Artist(s): Music by Bernadette Farrell, Arranged by Craig Kingsbury
Publisher: © 1993, 2003, Bernadette Farrell. Published by OCP.
Sung by: Sunday 7pm Choir at St. Francis de Sales Parish in Ajax, ON Canada.
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