Fr. Bob’s “Catholic Schools Week” homily…
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time A: Catholic Schools Week
This is a historic day. It is the first Word of God Sunday. It was proclaimed by Pope Francis in September to honor the Bible and Holy Scriptures in our lives. We have several days set aside to celebrate the Eucharist, but this is the first day dedicated to the word of God, the other “leg” on which we stand.
And what a blessing that it occurs simultaneously with Catholic Schools Week for in our schools we learn, celebrate and follow the word of God. It is what sets us apart and fills our schools with nothing less than the character of Jesus Christ. The word of God comes alive in Catholic schools.
The Word of God comes alive because we teach it. I have felt sorry for many of our teachers because they are trained to teach so many things…
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