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6th Sunday of Easter B

6th Sunday of Easter B

May 5, 2024

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SOLT LIT PREPBISHOP GOLKAFR. LANGEHMEGHAN LARSEN-REIDYJMT3 MIN w/ FATHER ALKNOW BEFORE YOU GOCARDINAL TAGLE
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KEY INSIGHTS w/ Timestamps

We should embrace and rest in the unconditional love of Jesus, just as a father embraces his child.

  • 00:00 Embrace the unconditional love of Jesus and rest in his love, just as a father embraces his child.
  • 01:15 Embrace and rest in Christ’s unconditional love instead of pushing it away.
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We are chosen by God to fulfill a mission and bring His love into the world, leading to a joyful and fulfilling life.

  • 00:00 Jesus speaks about his mission and why he chose us in John chapter 15.
  • 00:42 The spiritual life is not about finding God through our efforts, but about realizing that God is already present in our lives.
  • 00:58 God came in search of humanity after the original sin, and no matter how much we’ve sinned, we can never walk away from the great mercy and love of God.
  • 01:34 Love is a choice, not just a feeling, and we don’t have to earn God’s love, we are already chosen by Him.
  • 01:59 When chosen by God, you are given a mission and vocation, emphasizing that religion is not just about mystical prayer experiences but also about mission.
  • 02:13 Your life is a mission to bring God’s love into the world, and you will only know who you are when you know God’s mission for you.
  • 02:51 Chosen by God, we become friends with God, leading to a joyful life filled with complete joy.
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God’s love transcends boundaries and is accessible to all who fear God and do what is right, as demonstrated through the power of the Holy Spirit.

  • 00:00 God’s love transcends boundaries and is accessible to all who fear God and do what is right, as demonstrated through the power of the Holy Spirit.
  • 01:37 Love one another equally without condition, including our enemies, to remain faithful to God’s commands and achieve Christ’s mission.
  • 02:04 Follow the command.
  • 02:04 Jesus commands us to love one another, emphasizing the importance of focusing on the deepest truth of himself.
  • 02:37 Genuine love for Jesus will make us ready and willing to deny ourselves and undertake any difficult mission.
  • 03:14 Love and obedience are essential, without them, it is impossible to continue in the truth.
  • 03:53 The Holy Spirit teaches us the truth and empowers us to love and live meaningfully.

2021 Archive / Recent Reflections

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KEY INSIGHTS w/ Timestamps

We should prioritize love over material possessions and appearances, open our eyes to God’s love in others, and be open to the love waiting for us.

  • 00:00 Meghan shares a personal story about her dad’s impact on their small town community and the unexpected connection with the former postmaster.
  • 00:34 Dad pays for strangers’ ice cream after forgetting his wallet, showing kindness to newcomers in a small town.
  • 01:17 Peter and the Believers were surprised that the Gentiles received the Holy Spirit, showing that God’s love is not partial.
  • 01:47 Don’t judge others, as they receive the same love from God.
  • 02:02 Our enemies can be anyone, even ourselves.
  • 02:27 Love God by loving others, even when it’s not convenient.
  • 03:04 Prioritize love over material possessions and appearances, open your eyes to God’s love in others, and be open to the love waiting for you.
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Love for Jesus means keeping his commandments, which can be challenging in a culture with shifting moral values, but by letting go of our old selves and rising up as new creations, we can fulfill the external with self-emptying love.

  • 00:00 Love for Jesus means keeping his commandments, but in a culture with shifting moral values, it’s a new challenge.
  • 00:52 Jesus takes morality to a higher level by emphasizing the internal aspect, not just the external.
  • 01:35 Let go of your old self, rise up as a new creation, and fulfill the external with self-emptying love.
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Our primary orientation should be love, appreciating and respecting others as they are, and living in the kingdom of God.

  • 00:00 Remain on the vine by loving.
  • 00:47 Our primary orientation should be love, as there is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.
  • 01:35 Love should be reciprocal, appreciating and respecting others as they are, not trying to control or manipulate them, and living in the kingdom of God, not in self-worship.
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God’s love is for all people, and we are called to love one another regardless of religion, trusting in God’s love and living it out in concrete ways.

  • 00:00 The readings for the sixth Sunday of Easter are from the book of Acts and the Gospel of John.
  • 00:45 Peter meets Cornelius, a Roman Centurion, and the Holy Spirit comes upon them.
  • 01:33 God does not have favorites, anyone who fears God and does what is right is acceptable to him, even pagans, and Peter defends his decision to baptize them to his Jewish friends.
  • 02:47 The Lord’s salvation is for all nations, and Jesus commands us to love one another as he has loved us.
  • 03:37 Love for one another, regardless of religion, is what God requires of us, as seen in the first letter of John.
  • 04:58 Trusting in God’s love and loving one another in concrete ways is what truly matters, and the rest will be taken care of by God.
  • 05:55 Trust and live in God’s love, stop judging and love one another, it’s that simple.
  • 06:50 Hold on to the love you find in the world, celebrate it, and make it the center of your faith.
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Easter celebrates the universal and impartial love of God, and we are called to love one another as friends, free from any barriers or exclusivity.

  • 00:00 God’s love is for everyone, as shown in the reading from The Acts of the Apostles, where the Holy Spirit fell upon all who were listening to the word, regardless of their background.
    • Jesus calls us his friends, and the way we perceive him influences the way we live our faith.
    • God’s love is for everyone, as shown in the reading from The Acts of the Apostles, where the Holy Spirit fell upon all who were listening to the word, regardless of their background.
  • 03:16 We are called to love one another because God is love and sent his son for us, and Easter is a season of divine love.
    • The Lord has revealed his saving power to the Nations, and we are called to love one another because God is love and sent his son for us.
    • Easter is a season of divine love, and it is a privileged moment to learn what love is all about.
  • 08:37 God’s love is impartial and embraces everyone, unlike human love which is often selective and exclusive.
  • 11:00 Easter love is impartial, shown by the Holy Spirit’s presence in all, and true love comes from belonging to God who loved us first, even the undeserving.
    • Easter love knows no partiality, as shown by the Holy Spirit’s presence in all, as stated in the second reading from the first letter of St John.
    • Love is not about how we have loved God, but about how God has loved us first, even those considered undeserving, and if we want to truly love, we should belong to God.
  • 14:18 Remain in God’s love by keeping His commandments, loving one another, and bearing fruit that will remain.
  • 15:53 Easter celebrates the triumph of divine love, which is universal and not selective, as shown in the readings from St. Peter and St. John, emphasizing that it is God who loves first and without partiality, and there is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.
    • Easter is celebrated as the triumph of divine love, which is universal and not selective, as shown in the readings from St. Peter and St. John.
    • Jesus chose his disciples, emphasizing that it is God who loves first and without partiality, and there is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.
  • 19:45 Jesus calls us friends, shares everything with us, and commands us to love one another as he has loved us.
  • 22:02 Jesus freed his disciples from Master Slave Dynamics by revealing the love of the Father, and Easter is when we become free to love one another as friends, praying to be set free from anything that blocks sincere relationships.
    • Remaining attached to Jesus as the vine nourishes us, and Jesus shared everything he learned from the father with his disciples, freeing them from slavery.
    • Jesus freed his friends from the Master Slave Dynamics by revealing the love of the Father, and Easter is when we become free to love one another as friends, praying to be set free from anything that blocks sincere relationships.
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National Catholic Reporter

The Commandment to
Love One Another

The more profound things are, the simpler they seem to be. The essence of the Gospel and this season coalesces in today’s focus on God’s love for us and the commandment to love one another. This may seem far too simple; but the reality is amazing and a little terrifying. If we are honest, we know both the impact and the cost of this kind of love from our personal experience.

Penitential Act
Prayer of the Faithful

SOURCE: Joan DeMerchant, National Catholic Reporter: Cycle B Sunday Resources feature series. View the full series.

Bible Claret Liturgy Alive

A Love Without Boundaries

We are again reminded today that the heart of Christianity is love: love of God, love of one another. Jesus tells us that we have to love one another as he has loved us. This is a very demanding love, for it commits us to love not only those we like and who love us or like-minded fellow Christians, but also the difficult ones, the “unlovable,” people far from perfect, outsiders… That is not so easy, and this is probably why he calls it a commandment. Let us ask our Lord in this eucharist that we may grow in this openness of genuine love.

Penitential Act
General Intercessions

SOURCE: Bible Claret Liturgy Alive

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LTP: Opening Children to God's Love
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Bishop Robert Barron

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The Holy Spirit is the love of God, and by living in accordance with his will and spreading love, we can experience joy and remain in the Holy Spirit.

  • 00:00 The readings leading up to Pentecost hint at the Holy Spirit, with the first reading from the Acts of the Apostles, showing that speaking in tongues has been present throughout the history of the Church.
    • The readings leading up to Pentecost hint at the Holy Spirit, with the first reading from the Acts of the Apostles.
    • The Holy Spirit falls upon the Gentiles while Peter is speaking, leading them to speak in tongues and glorify God, showing that speaking in tongues has been present throughout the history of the Church.
  • 02:07 The Holy Spirit praises the Father, spreads the faith, and gives extraordinary gifts, but not to everyone, as emphasized in the First Letter of John.
    • The Holy Spirit’s purpose is to praise the Father, propagate the faith, and manifest extraordinary gifts, which are not given to everyone.
    • The First Letter of John is a summation of Christian spirituality, emphasizing the importance of love as a sign of being begotten by God and knowing God.
  • 04:27 God’s name in the Old Testament is “I am who I am,” but St. Bonaventure argued that an even higher name of God is “God is love,” leading to the doctrine of the Trinity.
  • 06:10 The Holy Spirit is the love of God, and when we love one another, it is a sign that the Holy Spirit is working in us.
  • 07:46 God’s love for us is unconditional, but remaining in that love requires following his commandments, which is the play between the unconditional and conditional love of God in the Christian spiritual life.
  • 09:41 To remain in the Holy Spirit, turn your life into a gift and give the Holy Spirit away in love, so that God’s joy may be in you.
  • 11:23 The Holy Spirit is the love of God, and the flag of the Holy Spirit is joy, so joyless Christians are not living in the Holy Spirit.
  • 12:46 God makes us worthy of real friendship with him through the Holy Spirit, inviting us to live in accord with his will and experience joy.
WOF BIBLE: Christ the Good Shepherd

UNKNOWN ARTIST | Second century

Christ the Good Shepherd

Essay by Michael Stevens

In this second-century fresco, we see one of the earliest surviving images of Christ. He is shown as a shepherd, with one goat over his shoulder, and two others at his feet. The image is drawn from the tenth chapter of John, in which Jesus describes himself as the good shepherd.

This fresco is located in the Roman catacombs, the vast network of tunnels and underground burial sites where many of the earliest Christians were buried. The catacombs became a gathering place for the persecuted early Church, whose operations needed to be kept secret in many cases.

The underground nature of the Church at this time in history made it fertile ground for the development of secret symbols that were known only among Christians. These included the anchor, the fish (still common in Christian communities today), the breaking of the bread (signifying the celebration of the Mass), and images like this one, which depict Christ and other holy figures in ways that were not as obvious to hostile persecutors.

Painting style
The manner in which Christ’s face and body are painted reflects the style of Roman painting that was common at the time. The visual language of pagan Rome-typically used to portray the gods of mythology- is used for a new purpose in this fresco: to tell the story of Jesus Christ.

Christ as the New David
The motif of Christ the good shepherd strongly recalls the Hebrew shepherd-king David. In this image, the implication is that Jesus not only fulfills David’s role as a shepherd but as a king as well.

WOF BIBLE: The Low Gateway (St. Augustine)

ST. AUGUSTINE | 354-430

The Low Gateway

Tractates on the Gospel of John

Keep hold of this: that Christ’s sheepfold is the Catholic Church. Whoever would enter the sheepfold, let him enter by the door, let him preach the true Christ. Not only let him preach the true Christ, but seek Christ’s glory, not his own; for many, by seeking their own glory, have scattered Christ’s sheep instead of gathering them. For Christ the Lord is a low gateway: he who enters by this gateway must humble himself, so that he will not bump his head.

Featured Podcasts

God’s Marvelous Choice (2018)

Today’s Gospel presents the distinction between a generic spirituality, which emphasizes our decision for God, and authentic Christian faith, which is the recognition that God has chosen us in Christ. It is God’s choice—his election of us in Christ as not only his followers but his friends—that matters most.

What Does God Want for Me? (2021)

In this sermon, Bishop Barron delves into explicates three fundamental truths: God is love, God has loved us first, We are invited to participate in God’s love through our own love and self-gift to him and one another

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Love is not just a feeling, but a choice to lay down one’s life for others, requiring a 100% commitment and sacrificial death to self, putting the needs of others before our own.

  • 00:00 Love is not just a feeling, but a choice to lay down one’s life for others.
  • 01:12 Love is a total self-gift, requiring a 100% commitment and sacrificial death to self, putting the needs of others before our own.
  • 02:10 Foster an attitude of deep concern for the good of every person and discover countless ways to lay our lives down for others through small acts of kindness and help.
  • 02:53 Sacrificial love involves forgiving, showing mercy, and being there for others, turning any sacrifice into a blessing and fulfilling our purpose.
  • 03:46 Give yourself completely away in love, putting others first and sacrificing until it hurts to discover the love in the divine heart.

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