Hallelujah. This is A Word on the Word recorded live at Saint Gregory the Great, the Diocese of Bridgeport - Connecticut USA Third Sunday of Easter 2007. Our pastor is Fr. Angelo Arrando. This week Music from Paul Lisney at the PodSafe Music Network, the Homily from Deacon Bill, plus news from Saint Gregory the Great and the Vatican. There is the Crossroad message: Jesus feeds us so we can feed and serve others, and a Prayer for Eternal rest. Please pray for Margaret P., Victims of the Iraqi Conflict, Victims of terrorists, the 32 students and faculty of Virginia Tech and their families, and all sick and deceased members of the parish.
The readings for this week are from the Acts of the Apostles, the Book of Revelation and the Gospel according to John. To hear them click on our link. But now here is Deacon Bill.
- How often do we see the face of Jesus in those around us?
- Look more carefully to see the face of God in those around us.
- The most challenging words of today's Gospel are the last two, "Follow me".
- Respond with action to the calls of Jesus.
- Break the cycle of violence and retribution in our world.
- Show the Lord we love him by reaching out with the same love and kindness He showed to us.
- Take the Easter message of love and hope, peace and forgiveness, out into our families, our community, our nation and the world.
Announcements from the bulletin.
“THE SOUND OF MUSIC” PRESENTATION
Immaculate High School will present The Sound of Music on May 11 and May 12. A Character Luncheon will also be offered on May 12 at 12 noon before the matinee. Tickets go on sale April 23.
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St. Gregory the Great School, one of the Danbury Catholic elementary schools, was established for the purpose of giving students a God-centered, Catholic outlook on life. We are committed to academic excellence, self-discipline and Global service. Please contact Danbury Catholic Schools to set up an appointment and additional information about Catholic schools.
The Superintendent of schools for the Diocese of Bridgeport was singled out this week by U.S. President Bush for the fine work being done in Catholic education. At a press conference President Bush said, "... we just heard from Margaret Dames who has got a marvelous school program in Bridgeport, Connecticut. We want all schools to be excellent. We want every school, public or parochial, to meet expectations and to give our children the skill sets necessary to realize the great promise of the country." The President continued, "One thing is for certain, if you're interested in educational excellence, you can look at the Catholic schools in the United States of America, because they provide it -- and for that, this country is very grateful."
Thank you President Bush and Doctor Dames.
And look for One Family in Faith, the Diocese of Bridgeport's new TV show, airing throughout Fairfield County and on Danbury Cable, Channel 23. Check for local times.
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Now here is a word from Vatican Radio.
We come to the Crossroad and find Jesus appears to seven of His disciples: among them Peter who proclaims his unfailing love for the Lord. Jesus commissions him to feed His sheep. And so we ask Adults & Teens: In what ways can I answer Jesus’ command to Peter to “feed my sheep”? And Children ask yourselves: What can I do to take care of others as Jesus asked Peter to do?
The celebration of Christ’s Resurrection continues with festivity and joy. Each year on the Third Sunday of Easter, the Gospels proclaim a post-Resurrection appearance of Jesus in which He shares a meal with His disciples. The Eucharistic theme is obvious and we celebrate the fact that through the Paschal Mystery, Christ found a way to remain with us through this mystery of our faith.
John’s Gospel recounts the breakfast that Jesus shared with His disciples at the seashore. In the first reading we hear Peter’s response to the Sanhedrin’s charge to cease preaching in the name of Christ-- [Peter answers] ”We must obey God rather than men”. The power that raised Jesus from the dead is now at work in the apostles. This remarkable change in the disciples three days after the crucifixion of Jesus is a most convincing argument for the power of the Resurrection. How will belief in the death and resurrection of Jesus change the actions in your household?
Today is also Earth Day. The first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970 when people came together all over the United States to show their concern. The Environmental Protection Agency was created as a result of these concerns. Today the problems may be different but the concern is still warranted. Air pollution, climate change or global warming, clean water - a staple for life - is not available to over one billion people.
Have a discussion with your household members. Think of the products you consume on a regular basis.
- What can you use less of - Reduce?
- What can be used again before discarding -- Reuse?
- What can be made into something else - Recycle?
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth... God looked at everything He had made, and He found it very good.”
The music is from Paul Lisney and his Triumph Of The Lamb. Paul is a Catholic singer/songwriter, writing and performing for 30 years. This song is located at the Podsafe Music network. His other music can be found on his website.
This prayer of Eternal Rest is offered for those who lost their lives at Virginia Tech, their families and friends and all those who have died.
"Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen."
Well that's A Word on the Word for the Third Sunday of Easter. This PodCast is released under a Creative Commons license, some rights are reserved. Links to the Daily readings, Morning and evening prayers, music and more can be found to the left. The Saint Gregory Home page.
Thank you for joining us.
A Word on the Word Executive producer is Father Angelo Arrando, and is produced by Gregory Wencek. Please let us know what you think, click the e-mail link. On behalf of Saint Gregory the Great parish, God bless and Peace be With you. Hallelujah.
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