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Looking More Closely at the Word
Twenty-Fourth Sunday
of Ordinary Time

September 16, 2018
Working with the Word

Study of the Readings
ed. by
Joyce Ann Zimmerman,
et al


• Words,     Phrases
To the point
• First Two     Readings
• Experience

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Let the Scriptures Speak

Dennis
Hamm, SJ

Faith and Works

Those who are acquainted with the longer history of Catholic/
Protestant debate are aware that the relationship of works to faith has not always been a simple matter.

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The Word Encountered

John Kavanaugh, SJ

Faith Doing Justice

When we have “compassion-fatigue” before the sea of human suffering, when it seems we are not even up to believing in Christ anyway, it is good for us to remember the struggle of poor old Peter.

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Historical Cultural Context

John J. Pilch

Attaching to Jesus

Jesus' teaching and healing activities and other behavior deviated from what his culture might expect from someone of his origins.

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Thoughts from the Early Church

Caesarius of Arles

If we seek more material goods than we need and desire to become rich, we may fall prey to temptation. The devil may trick us into wanting the many useless and harmful things that plunge people into ruin and destruction.

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Scripture In Depth

Reginald H. Fuller

Jesus’ passion was the outcome of his obedient delivery of the message of the kingdom despite his people’s rejection.

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