Sunday Homilies with Fr. Mike Schmitz 11/24/24 Made for Worship: Glorifying the Lord by Your Life
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Nov 23, 2024 The homily reflects on the reminder that Mass fuels our lives, urging us to bring its essence into the world. The greeting 'the Lord be with you' prepares us for impactful endeavors beyond the altar. It highlights the courage of early Christians who defied persecution for worship. Additionally, it emphasizes that true Christian identity is shaped by worship extending beyond church walls, turning everyday actions into glorifying acts. Through personal stories, the importance of infusing spirituality into daily routines is celebrated.
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The Lord Be With You
- Recognize "The Lord be with you" isn't just a greeting.
- It signifies an invitation to something important and potentially challenging.
Mass as Sacrifice
- The heart of religion is worship, and the heart of worship is sacrifice.
- The Mass is the sacrifice God asks of us, but its impact shouldn't be confined to church walls.
Abitinians' Sacrifice
- In Abitinia, Christians were persecuted for attending Mass despite imperial prohibition.
- One martyr declared, "As if a person could be Christian without the Mass."