Sunday, September 11, 2022
The readings for Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year C focus on God’s mercy and love for us. In the first reading (Exodus 32:7-11, 13-14) God is faithful to his unfaithful people. The psalm (Psalm 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 1) is a plea for mercy. In the second reading (1 Timothy 1:12-17) Paul speaks of God’s mercy for him, for he once persecuted Christians. In the gospel (Luke 15:1-32) Jesus tells the parables of the Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin, and the Lost Son (or the Prodigal Son or the Forgiving Father).
Do I really believe in God’s mercy? How does that change my life? Here are some ideas:
Saint Paul: Persecutor to ApostleConversion is an ongoing, lifelong, daily experience. This video provides wonderful background material for a youth ministry discussion about discipleship, the epistles of St. Paul, or conversion.
There Will Be Rejoicing Among the Angels of GodI tell you, in just the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance.
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