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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 emphasizes the core Christian commandments of loving God and loving one’s neighbor, highlighting the importance of empathizing with others’ struggles. It illustrates this through a recent case of a family fleeing domestic violence, urging parishioners to consider how they can offer support and assistance effectively, reflecting on their own capacity to give.
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The sermon challenges the American interpretation of the Gospel phrase “render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s and render unto God what is God’s” as a separation of Church and State. Arguing that all things belong to God, it suggests Christians shouldn’t limit their spiritual lives to private settings while separating religious beliefs from public political stances. It criticizes the influence of political parties, particularly Democrats and Republicans, on shaping moral values more than the Church does, resulting in shifting attitudes toward issues like abortion, the death penalty, immigration, and environmental protection. [NB: A.I.-generated summary.]
Fr. Moore