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The sermon discusses the significance of Jesus as the new Moses, emphasizing the transition from the old law, which is external, to the new law of love and mercy. It highlights that true fulfillment comes from internalizing Christ’s teachings, especially in loving enemies and forgiving others, transforming hearts toward grace and holiness.
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This homily focuses on the contrast between American values, such as individualism and capitalism, and Christian values rooted in community and service. It emphasizes the importance of meekness, mercy, and righteousness according to the Beatitudes, urging believers to embrace suffering, maintain purity of heart, and live as signs of contradiction in the world.
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The sermon addresses the urgency of the “Partners in the Gospel” initiative by the Archdiocese of Seattle, highlighting the staggering loss of Christians, with 1.1 million leaving the faith annually. The preacher emphasizes that while significant resources are available within the Church, they are often ineffectively utilized. The call to unity among parishes is made, challenging congregations to move past internal divisions and focus on evangelization. The goal is to collaborate over three years, ultimately becoming one canonical parish, effectively preaching the gospel together.
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We are sanctified by Christ and called to be holy as a community.
Fr. Moore