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Twenty-third Sunday
of Ordinary Time A

September 10, 2017
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

Confronting in Church

If we have been forgiven enormously by God, we should pass on that forgiveness generously to our fellow human beings.

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The Word Embodied

John Kavanaugh, SJ

Challenge in Community

Community life, whether in a family, intentional grouping, religious congregation, or the church itself, is the great testing ground of faith.

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Historical Cultural Context

John J. Pilch

Defusing Conflict

To be considered as “a Gentile and a tax collector” is to be designated an “outsider.” The recalcitrant sinner is thrown out.

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Thoughts from the Early Church

John Chrysostom

Think to what high honor you raise yourself when you regard someone else’s salvation as a matter of extreme importance. As far as is humanly possible you imitate God himself.

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Scripture In Depth

Reginald H. Fuller

There is really only one commandment that is universal and covers every situation and to which we are always obligated—the commandment of love.

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