Subject: True Obedience: Reading Resources for Sunday, October 1, 2023

This Sunday's Readings

Resources for Sunday, October 1, 2023

The Unwanted

Isn't it natural to ignore the stranger on the street? The YouTube video addresses the question od treating the outcast. word-sunday.com has commentary on the Sunday readings. apostolic-times.com discusses question ministry.

YouTube Gospel Short Story

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Does the problem of homelessness bother you? This question is addressed in the Gospel Story "The Outcast." This is a three minute video with a short story of a life situation, a moral from the gospel and a reflection question.

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word-sunday.com: Studies and Resources

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Why do people have a change of heart? How do people change their lives? An entire cottage industry of self-help books focus on those two questions. Yet, all that literature comes down to two ingredients: an invitation and a commitment. Some invites change, the invited commits to change. In terms of faith, God always invites, but we hesitate, put off, or ignore the commitment to believe. When will we say “Yes” to real change?

Sunday Studies Resources
First Reading Video Overview
Psalm Children's Readings
Second Reading Catechism Link
Gospel Family Activity
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apostolic-times.com: Commentary

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apostolic-times.com continues with context for the season's readings. In Philippians 2, St. Paul proclaimed the great hymn about Christ's obedience and glory. In Matthew 21, Jesus taught a parable about two sons. Who was truly obedient?

Year A: Matthew New Testament Context
Date of Authorship Jewish Cultural Context
Structure of Matthew Halakhah
Commentary on Matthew Newest Video: Mathew 5:17-48
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