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"I also admonish and exhort the brothers that in their preaching their words be studied and chaste, useful and edifying to the people, telling them about vices and virtues, punishment and glory; and they ought to be brief, because the Lord kept his words brief when he was on earth." - Saint Francis of Assisi - Chapter IX, Approved Rule

Homily of the Day

Friday – 18th Week in Ordinary Time – A

Today’s readings invite us to reflect on two profound themes: the reality of suffering, judgment, and divine restoration, and the call to self-denial and discipleship in the life of faith. In our first reading from the book of Nahum, we encounter stark imagery that speaks to the devastation wrought by the Assyrian empire, specifically the city of Nineveh. The vivid descriptions of destruction and violence serve as a reminder of the consequences that arise from sin and the injustices of a corrupt society. Nineveh is portrayed as a “bloody city,” full of lies and plunder, where the cries of the innocent go unheard. Yet, amidst this darkness, a messenger brings good news: “See, upon the mountains there advances the bearer of good news, announcing peace!” This announcement echoes the hope that God has not abandoned His people.

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Venerdì - 18a settimana del Tempo Ordinario A

Le letture di oggi ci invitano a riflettere su due temi profondi: la realtà della sofferenza, del giudizio e della restaurazione divina, e la chiamata all'abnegazione e al discepolato nella vita di fede. Nella prima lettura, tratta dal libro di Nahum, incontriamo immagini crude che parlano della devastazione operata dall'impero assiro, in particolare dalla città di Ninive. Le vivide descrizioni della distruzione e della violenza servono a ricordare le conseguenze che derivano dal peccato e dalle ingiustizie di una società corrotta. Ninive è ritratta come una "città sanguinaria", piena di menzogne e saccheggi, dove le grida degli innocenti rimangono inascoltate. Eppure, in mezzo a queste tenebre, un messaggero porta una buona notizia: "Ecco, sui monti avanza un portatore di buone notizie, che annuncia la pace!". Questo annuncio riecheggia la speranza che Dio non ha abbandonato il suo popolo.

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Wednesday – 18th Week in Ordinary Time – A

Today’s readings provide us with a profound perspective on God’s mercy, the distinction between true prophecy and false promises, and the boundless power of faith. In our first reading from Jeremiah, we encounter a God who passionately reconnects with His people, offering them hope after a harrowing period of exile. The voice of the Lord proclaims, “I will be the God of all the tribes of Israel, and they shall be my people.” This is not merely a reassurance but a divine covenant between God and his people.

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Mercoledì - 18ª settimana del Tempo Ordinario A

Le letture di oggi ci offrono una prospettiva profonda sulla misericordia di Dio, sulla distinzione tra vere profezie e false promesse e sulla forza sconfinata della fede. Nella prima lettura, tratta da Geremia, incontriamo un Dio che si riavvicina appassionatamente al suo popolo, offrendogli una speranza dopo un periodo di esilio straziante. La voce del Signore proclama: "Io sarò il Dio di tutte le tribù d'Israele ed esse saranno il mio popolo". Non si tratta di una semplice rassicurazione, ma di un'alleanza divina tra Dio e il suo popolo.

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Tuesday – 18th Week in Ordinary Time – A – Memorial of Saint John Vianney, Priest

Today we celebrate the life and the heroic virtue of Saint John Vianney, who is one of the most extraordinary priests in the history of the Church. It's difficult to think of a saint who embodied the vocation of the parish priest more completely than him. He was not a brilliant theologian, or an eloquent preacher, or orator, or even a great organizer. In fact, he struggled academically and almost failed to become a priest because Latin was so difficult for him. And I can sympathize. Yet grace transformed what the world saw as weakness into astonishing holiness. And so it's no surprise, my brothers and sisters, that in 1929, Pope Pius XI declared him the patron saint of parish priests. He did this because Saint Vianney showed that the heart of priesthood is not brilliance, but holiness.

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Martedì – XVIII Settimana del Tempo Ordinario – A – Memoria di San Giovanni Maria Vianney, Presbitero

Oggi celebriamo la memoria di San Giovanni Maria Vianney, il Santo Curato d'Ars e patrono di tutti i parroci. Pur non essendo un grande studioso né un brillante oratore, la grazia di Dio trasformò la sua apparente debolezza in una straordinaria santità. Papa Pio XI lo proclamò patrono dei parroci perché mostrò al mondo che il cuore del sacerdozio non è il talento, ma la santità.

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Monday – 18th Week in Ordinary Time – A

Today’s readings invite us to reflect deeply on the reality of God’s prophetic word, His righteous wrath, the humanity of Jesus in moments of grief, and the theological connections that bind us to the Eucharist—a rich tapestry that weaves through the fabric of our faith. In the passage from Jeremiah, we encounter a scene of intense prophetic conflict. The prophet Hananiah declares a message of peace and restoration, prophesying the end of Babylonian oppression with a promise of imminent liberty. But Jeremiah, faithful to his calling, responds not with anger but with somber truth. He knows that while false hope may please the ears of those in despair, it ultimately leads to greater anguish. He points out the grave consequences of Hananiah’s misleading words and announces the coming wrath of God. The image of the "yoke of iron" is vivid—a symbol of the weight of sin, rebellion, and the harsh realities of the situations faced by God’s people.

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Lunedì - 18a settimana del Tempo Ordinario A

Le letture di oggi ci invitano a riflettere profondamente sulla realtà della parola profetica di Dio, sulla sua giusta ira, sull'umanità di Gesù nei momenti di dolore e sulle connessioni teologiche che ci legano all'Eucaristia, un ricco arazzo che tesse il tessuto della nostra fede. Nel brano di Geremia, incontriamo una scena di intenso conflitto profetico. Il profeta Hanania dichiara un messaggio di pace e di restaurazione, profetizzando la fine dell'oppressione babilonese con la promessa di un'imminente libertà. Ma Geremia, fedele alla sua vocazione, non risponde con rabbia ma con cupa verità. Egli sa che le false speranze, se da un lato possono far piacere alle orecchie di chi è disperato, dall'altro portano a un'angoscia maggiore. Egli sottolinea le gravi conseguenze delle parole fuorvianti di Hanania e annuncia l'imminente ira di Dio. L'immagine del "giogo di ferro" è vivida, simbolo del peso del peccato, della ribellione e della dura realtà delle situazioni che il popolo di Dio deve affrontare.

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Sunday – 18th Week in Ordinary Time – A

In today's blessed Sunday readings, we get a glimpse of one of the most beautiful Eucharistic and hope-filled combinations of readings in the Sunday Lectionary, where we learn, as it is impressed upon us, that God not only satisfies our deepest hunger, but He Himself becomes our food.

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