<p>Jesus returns to his hometown of Nazareth to give a homily in the synagogue. At first, everyone is impressed. But then Jesus takes on the tone of a prophet and his hometown friends take offense, even inhibiting the ability of Jesus to effectively minister there. What lesson might we learn from this event?</p>

Jesus returns to his hometown of Nazareth to give a homily in the synagogue. At first, everyone is impressed. But then Jesus takes on the tone of a prophet and his hometown friends take offense, even inhibiting the ability of Jesus to effectively minister there. What lesson might we learn from this event?

4th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)

Have you ever wanted to get more out of the Catholic Sunday Mass readings? Opening the Word was created by the Augustine Institute to provide Catholics with a three-to-seven-minute reflection to help them enter more deeply into the riches of the Scriptures every Sunday. This podcast is perfect for helping Catholics of all kinds, from RCIA instructors to those curious about the Catholic faith, to learn more about the readings every week of the liturgical year.

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