Homilies for Busy People: Those Reminders! Mk 10:2-16 Twenty-Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time

Summary

Father Byron discusses the significance of reminders in our daily lives and how Jesus provides the ultimate reminder in the gospel. He emphasizes the importance of remembering God's original intention for humanity, granting dominion over creation and breathing the Holy Spirit into them. Jesus encourages us to delve deeper into our spiritual roots, promising God's constant presence to help us live a fulfilling and meaningful life.

Takeaways

• 📱 **Reminders are helpful**: Just like cell phone reminders help us remember important tasks, Jesus gives us reminders to remember important spiritual truths.
• 🌐 **Creation before law**: Jesus reminds us that God created men and women before the law of Moses, emphasizing the primacy of creation over law.
• 👑 **Dominion over creation**: God gave humans dominion over all creation, which is a reminder of our original purpose and authority.
• 🌬️ **Breath of the Holy Spirit**: God breathed His Holy Spirit into humans, signifying the divine presence within us.
• 🔍 **Go deeper**: Jesus encourages us to go beyond the surface, to the beginning, to understand our origins and purpose.
• 📖 **The Gospel's message**: The Gospel serves as a reminder of the ultimate truth and the original dream God has for us.
• 💭 **Hope and happiness**: Jesus invites us to remember the hope and happiness that come from living a life of fulfillment and meaning.
• 🤔 **Personal reflection**: The reminder prompts us to reflect on our lives and consider how we can be the best version of ourselves.
• 👫 **Community and connection**: The reminder is a call to remember our connection with others and the community we are part of.
• 🙏 **God's promise of presence**: God promises to be with us always, enabling us to be our true selves and to grow.

Q & A

What is the main theme of Father Byron's homilies for busy people?

The main theme is the reminder of the ultimate truth and original dream that God has for people, which includes hope, happiness, fulfillment, and meaning in life.

How does Father Byron relate cell phone reminders to the gospel?

Father Byron compares cell phone reminders to the gospel because both serve as prompts to remember important aspects of life, with Jesus providing the ultimate reminder in the gospel.

What did God create men and women with, according to the script?

According to the script, God created men and women with dominion over all creation and breathed His holy spirit into them.

What did Jesus remind people of in the gospel, as mentioned by Father Byron?

Jesus reminded people that even before the law and Moses, God created men and women and gave them dominion over creation.

What was the reaction of Jesus' enemies to His teachings?

Jesus' enemies wanted to stick to what was convenient for them, focusing on Moses and the law rather than delving deeper into the teachings.

What does Father Byron suggest is the purpose of the reminder Jesus gives?

The reminder Jesus gives is to encourage people to go deeper and remember the ultimate truth and original dream that God has for them.

What does Father Byron hope listeners will accept from Jesus Christ?

Father Byron hopes listeners will accept the reminder from Jesus Christ, which invites them to remember the ultimate truth and God's promise to be with them.

What is the 'original dream' that God has for people, as discussed in the homily?

The 'original dream' refers to the hope, happiness, and fulfillment that God envisions for people's lives.

How does Father Byron describe the role of God's presence in people's lives?

Father Byron describes God's presence as a promise to be with people through everything, enabling them to be their best selves.

What is the significance of the reminder Jesus gives, as per Father Byron's homily?

The reminder Jesus gives is significant because it invites people to remember their divine origin and purpose, and to live a life aligned with God's dream for them.

How does Father Byron encourage people to respond to the reminder from Jesus?

Father Byron encourages people to accept the reminder and to live in a way that reflects the hope, happiness, and fulfillment that God intends for them.