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The homily discusses the Catholic practice of praying for the deceased, linking it to a deep theological understanding rooted in human nature and love. It emphasizes that prayers provide spiritual support for those who have passed, fostering their journey towards perfection and maintaining the bond of love beyond death.
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The sermon emphasizes the profound connection between Catholic believers and their ancestors through lineage and the saints. It illustrates how saints, as intercessors, know and care for individual believers, fostering a sense of belonging to a global, historical family of faith. The act of baptism further solidifies this familial bond with God.
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The sermon highlights Mary’s role in our salvation. As mirrored events in the lives of Mary and Jesus are highlighted, the sermon situates Mary’s life events as passive counterparts to Jesus’ Resurrection and Ascension. The reflections on Mary receiving God’s grace and living a sin-free life aim to encourage worshippers to emulate her and appreciate their own destined salvation.
There are two dominant narratives shaping individual and societal views: one focused on materialism and despair, the other centered on a personal God who acts in history through Jesus Christ. Hope is offered through the Resurrection.
Fr. Moore