Our dignity comes from Him and no one else. We try, each and every one of us, to prove our dignity over and over and over. But we don't need to prove the dignity that we have in Christ because it is God who gives it to us, not any one human being.

All the saints understood that humility means depending upon God rather than ourselves. The saints lived in the Truth that they were sons and daughters of the Father, that they were weak but were made strong in Christ.

Gospel: Luke 14:1, 7-14

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,This week we were joined by Father Agapitus Hector Businge from the Catholic Diocese of Hoima in Uganda.

In addition to sharing insights in our weekly reading, he tells the congregation about St. Mary's Children and Women Specialized Hospital that offers specialized care to millions in need in Africa.

"Indeed, when God comes to save us from all forms of oppressive forces, whether they are political, social, economic or otherwise, we become a blessed and liberated people."

To give to this year's missionary cooperative, visit OSV and click "Give Now" under Missionary Co-Op: https://osvhub.com/sjy/giving/funds

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Whenever we only consider in our minds what we should do, we are just debating among ourselves. This is not discernment about where God desires us to be. We are called to think of what is above, not what's on Earth. But how quickly our feeble minds turn to what we can see, touch, taste, and feel, that instant gratification.

Gospel: Luke 12:13-21

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Jesus taught us a new way to pray. We are no longer alone in our prayers, isolated. Now it is joined with that of Jesus through the Holy Spirit. And now we call God our Father, no longer orphans but the sons and daughters of the Lord.

Gospel: Luke 11:1-13

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For a Christian, the works of service and charity are never to be detached from listening to the Word of God.

Yes, this is a part of our lives, who we are, but the reason why we serve is to imitate Christ, Who serves all humanity.

How do we know how to serve if we do not sit at His feet and listen to Him?

Gospel: Luke 10:38-42

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In this week's Gospel, we are faced with the answer of how to attain eternal life: Love the Lord with everything you are, AND love your neighbor as yourself.

Why are these two tasks so hard to live out? It's even more difficult when we understand everyone is our neighbor, not just the ones we want to be.

"Go and do likewise."

Gospel: Luke 10:25-37

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We hear this week how Jesus sends out 72 disciples to prepare the Way of the Lord. Just like our brothers of long ago, we are tasked to prepare the way of the Lord for his Second Coming. God tasks us to proclaim His glory, His salvation, and it must be shared with all.

Gospel: Luke 10:1-12, 17-20

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It is the blood of the martyrs and the apostles that becomes the seeds of faith that blossoms into the Roman Catholic Church. It is thanks to their witness in taking the words from Jesus Christ himself and bringing them out into the world that you and I can be here today. If God can take a coward (St. Peter) and a murderer (St. Paul) and turn them into the greatest saints in the church, what amazing things does He have in store for you?

Gospel: Matthew 16:13-19

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In today's gospel, we are challenged to examine our hearts and ask if we are ready to receive the Lord: Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity. We need to come pure of heart. Christ first desires to heal the people before he feeds them, and that is just what he does in today's Gospel miracle. Jesus is here for our healing and our nourishment.

Gospel: Luke 9:11b-17

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God is LOVE. We don't say God has love but that He IS love. We reflect the love of God, but our love is imperfect through sin. But God's love is complete. He can do nothing but love. And He loves us.

Gospel: John 16:12-15

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