Cathedral Homilies - September 29 (Fr. Viel)
Summary
TLDRIn this homily, the preacher reflects on the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, highlighting the joy brought by God's precepts as expressed in the Responsorial Psalm. Drawing from the Book of Numbers, the sermon emphasizes God's spirit shared with leaders to assure the Israelites of His goodness amidst their trials. The Gospel narrative illustrates Jesus' approval of those who perform good deeds in His name, even if they are not His followers, as they also bring joy. The preacher encourages the congregation to spread joy, like the Manila Cathedral choir did through their music, and to remember the archangels' roles in bringing God's joy. The message concludes with a call to be a source of joy to others, reflecting God's love and goodness.
Takeaways
- 🙏 We gather as a family to celebrate the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time and give thanks for the blessings received.
- 📜 The precepts of the Lord bring joy to our hearts, as mentioned in the Responsorial Psalm.
- 🔑 In the first reading from the Book of Numbers, God shares the spirit of Moses with seven men to assure the people of His goodness and presence.
- 👥 Sharing of the spirit and responsibility signifies God's care and the presence of life and hope.
- 😇 In the Gospel, Jesus frees someone from the spirit of evil, showing God's power to bring joy and freedom.
- 🚫 Jesus encourages not to prevent anyone who does good in His name, emphasizing the importance of good deeds.
- 💧 Giving a cup of water as a simple act of kindness is equated to spreading joy and will be rewarded.
- 👀 We are reminded that our bodies can lead us to sin, and we should be vigilant to maintain joy in our hearts.
- 🎉 The Manila Cathedral choir's Thanksgiving concert is highlighted as an example of spreading joy through music and perseverance.
- 🎶 The concert's impact is noted to have brought joy to many hearts, emphasizing the power of music and community.
- 👼 The feast of the archangels Gabriel, Michael, and Raphael is observed on the 29th of September, symbolizing God's joy in our hearts through their actions.
- 💖 We are encouraged to remind ourselves of God's goodness, the blessings we have, and the importance of spreading joy to others.
Q & A
What is the significance of the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time?
-The 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time is a day for the congregation to come together as a family, give thanks to God, and reflect on the precepts of the Lord that bring joy to the heart.
What did the people of Israel complain about in the desert?
-The people of Israel complained about being hungry in the desert, desiring more than the manna they were given.
How did God show His goodness to the Israelites in the book of Numbers?
-In the book of Numbers, God showed His goodness by sharing the spirit of Moses with seven other men, ensuring the people that there is life and hope.
What is the importance of the responsorial psalm mentioned in the script?
-The responsorial psalm emphasizes that the precepts of the Lord bring joy to the heart and are a source of spiritual nourishment.
How did Jesus demonstrate God's goodness in the Gospel reading?
-Jesus demonstrated God's goodness by allowing someone to perform miracles in His name, even if that person was not officially following Him, showing that God's grace extends beyond the chosen few.
What is the significance of giving a cup of water in the context of the Gospel?
-Giving a cup of water symbolizes small acts of kindness that can bring joy to others and is a way of spreading God's goodness.
What role do our bodies play in leading us to sin according to the script?
-Our bodies can be a source of temptation and sin, but recognizing this can help us to open our eyes and hearts to God's precepts and will.
Why is it important to share joy with one another as mentioned in the script?
-Sharing joy with one another is a way to be a disciple and spread God's goodness, which in turn brings joy to the hearts of many.
What was the Manila Cathedral choir's recent activity mentioned in the script?
-The Manila Cathedral choir held a Thanksgiving concert after months of practice and ongoing formation and training.
What is the significance of the feast of the archangels on the 29th of September?
-The feast of the archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael is a day to remember how these archangels brought joy to the hearts of people through their actions, such as defending the people from Satan, bringing good news, and healing.
What is the message of the script regarding God's goodness and joy?
-The script conveys that God's goodness and will always bring joy to our hearts, and as recipients of God's blessings, we should also aim to bring joy to the hearts of others.
Outlines
🙏 Celebrating God's Precepts on the 26th Sunday
The speaker begins by welcoming the audience and reflecting on God's precepts that bring joy to the heart. The sermon emphasizes the importance of gratitude for the blessings received and highlights the story from the Book of Numbers, where God's spirit was shared with Moses and seventy elders, offering hope to the Israelites during their time of struggle. The speaker draws parallels between this story and the Gospel, where Jesus teaches that those performing good deeds in His name, even if not part of the immediate group, should not be stopped. God's goodness is manifest in these actions, showing the joy that comes from following His precepts.
💧 Sharing Joy Through Simple Acts
The speaker encourages the congregation to share the joy they receive from God with others. Using the metaphor of giving a cup of water, the speaker highlights how simple, selfless acts—whether through inspiration, generosity, or time—can spread joy. The example of the Manila Cathedral Choir’s thanksgiving concert is mentioned, where their dedication brought happiness to the hearts of many. The speaker also reflects on how God's goodness continues to bring joy through the examples of the archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, who defended, healed, and delivered God’s messages.
🌟 God's Goodness Continues to Give Joy
The final message is a reminder that God's goodness will always bring joy to our hearts. The speaker urges the audience to refrain from adding to the burdens of others and instead contribute to the joy and inspiration of those around them. By embracing God's will and the support of the people around us, we can live each day knowing that God's goodness endures.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Responsorial Psalm
💡Precepts of the Lord
💡Spirit of Moses
💡Ordinary Time
💡Joy
💡Gospel
💡Disciple
💡Cup of Water
💡Feasts of the Archangels
💡Goodness of God
💡Manila Cathedral Choir
Highlights
Greeting and thanksgiving for the new week and the blessings received.
Celebration of the 26th Sunday in ordinary time.
Reflection on the responsorial psalm and the precepts of the Lord that bring joy to the heart.
Explanation of how the Lord's precepts bring joy by providing assurance of God's goodness.
Story from the book of Numbers about the Lord sharing Moses' spirit with seven men.
The importance of sharing the spirit and responsibility as demonstrated in the story from Numbers.
Connection between the precepts of the Lord and the Gospel reading about Jesus freeing someone from evil.
Jesus' teaching on not preventing those who perform good deeds in his name.
The significance of giving a cup of water as an act of kindness that brings joy to the heart.
The role of our bodies in leading us to sin and the importance of being mindful of this.
Encouragement to open our eyes to God's precepts, will, and goodness every day.
The reason for being blessed and alive is to experience joy in the heart, as per God's will.
The Manila Cathedral choir's Thanksgiving concert and its impact on the audience.
The joy brought by the choir's training, perseverance, and voices.
The feast of the archangels Gabriel, Michael, and Raphael and their roles in bringing joy.
The reminder of God's continuous goodness and the joy it brings to our hearts.
The call to not add to the suffering of others but to spread joy instead.
The importance of recognizing and sharing joy with others through everyday interactions.
Transcripts
said morning to all of you my dear
brothers and
sisters narito po tayo muli upang mag
diwang bilang isang pamilya at
magpasalamat sa Diyos sa panibagong
linggo at magpasalamat sa mga biyayang
natanggap po natin noong mga nakaraang
araw and as we celebrate this 26th
Sunday in ordinary time let me at least
take you a little back to what we have
Sung and sng and responded a while ago
with our responsorial son and we all
said and prayed the precepts of the Lord
give Joy To The
Heart ang
kaloob Kaluguran natin ay nasa loobin ng
Diyos at Ano bang ang mga loobin na ito
ng Diyos What were this precepts of the
Lord that gave Joy to the heart in the
readings we have all heard
today in Our first reading in the book
of from the book of
numbers we've heard how the Lord gave or
shared the spirit of Moses to the hearts
of seven
wi At bakit po nagbahagi ng espiritu at
ng responsibilidad ang Diyos sa mga
lalaking ito just a little background
this story was at least a jumping board
from the Experience of Israel from their
Slavery NK na ang mga tao and ive all
that months
how they were all complaining to Moses
pinakain mo kami ng tinapay na ito
ginugutom mo kami sa desyerto na
ito and the precepts of the lord gave
joy to them by the Lord giving them men
who will assure them of God's goodness
of men who will take note of them that
indeed there is life and there is Hope
and how was this precepts that give Joy
To The Heart also present in our Gospel
for
today we've heard how a certain
person was in the name of Jesus was able
to free someone
from the spirit of the Evil one kung
papaanong sa pamamagitan ni Hesus ay
Nakapagpa siya sa isang kadiliman ng
buhay but take
note John told Jesus that this man was
not following us hindi natin siya
kabaro pagbawalan mo siya dahil hindi
natin siya kasama at ginagamit niya pa
marahil ang pangalan mo para makapalay
ng
kasamaan but Jesus told them do not
prevent
him there is no one who performs a
mighty deed in my name Who can at the
same time speak ill Of
Me and Jesus followed it with some ways
how will God's goodness give Joy to the
heart to anyone who gives a cup of water
to drink because he is a
will surely not lose his reward and wve
heard some ways as well how God's
goodness will give Joy To The Heart when
we are reminded as well how our own
Bodies can also affect and Lead us to
sin and my dear brothers and
sisters This is one thing that we all
wish to open our eyes
with everyday God's precepts God's will
and God's goodness will always give us
Joy In Our
Hearts kung bakit tayo marahil
unti-unting sinasaktan ng salita ng
Diyos na napapakinggan natin hindi lang
po marahil para kurutin ang inyong mga
pusong matigas kundi para maging
Maligaya din ang puso po
ninyo Why you are blessed today Why you
are still alive and kicking this day
because God wants you to have that Joy
in your
heart
Why you continue to
enjoy your blessings every there and
then because that is just a
manifestation how God wants you to have
that Joy in your heart
at kung papaanong ang Diyos ay gustong
magkaroon tayo ng Kaluguran at
kaligayahan sa puso
natin Please then share that joy to one
another
heart be that Disciple who will who will
be
that courageous enough to at least share
a cup of water and that cup of water can
be
a lot of ways
Today your
inspiration Your Presence your
generosity your time your being faithful
to your responsibility as a parent as
someone who guides everyone that will
certainly give Joy to the heart of
many kagabi po ay nagdaos po ang ating
Manila Cathedral choire ng kanilang
Thanksgiving
concert matapos po ang ilang buwan ng
kanilang pag-ensayo and ongoing
formation and Training para maging mas
magagaling pa po silang
mga choire members they all gathered
here and presented some songs to maybe
most of you who may be here or a lot of
you who who may have watched them via
online no nasa page po yyung concert
kagabi no Kung gusto niyo pong maaliw
pakinggan po ninyo yung mga kanta nila
and I am very sure that their own
training their own
perseverance their
voices gave Joy to the heart to the
hearts of many
marahil madaming nakikinig lang kagabi
na gusto lang ay mapakinggan ang
kanilang mga
tinig pero ang kanilang mga kinanta ay
nagbaon ng pag-asa sa kanilang
puso pagkanta lang po
yan Pero kita niyo po kung papaanong ako
at ang madaming nakapakinig dito ay
nakapag din ng
kaligayahan sa aming mga
puso if Today is a
weekday every 29th of
September We always remember the feasts
of the
archangels Gabriel Michael and
Raphael and this three
archangels brought not only to the
people of the New and Old Testament also
to
us God's joys In Our
Hearts when Michael freely defended his
people from
Satan when
Gabriel brought the gospel and the good
news to Mary when Raphael became God's
healing such things gave Joy to the
hearts of
many My Beloved brothers and
sisters Let us remind ourselves that as
how God would continue to show his
goodness God would continue to give joy
to our
hearts and let us remind
ourselves that you are blessed you are
gifted you are
loved so that you can also give Joy to
the hearts of many
Hwag na po tayong dumagdag
sa magpapasakit ng ulo at puso ng
madami so that at
everyday as you see that
person as you embrace another day with
people around you as you continue to
hear inspiration
encouragement and the support from
people we can say with these people with
those
experiences I know that God's goodness
will continue to give joy to our hearts
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