Peace be with you. This is A Word on the Word recorded live at Saint Gregory the Great, the Diocese of Bridgeport - Connecticut USA. Our pastor is Father Angelo Arrando. We have the Homily, plus news from Saint Gregory the Great and the Vatican. Then we stand at the Crossroads, where generations meet, to reflect on the Word. We are so glad you could join us today.
This week please pray for James W., Junior, Nicola D., Victims of the Iraqi Conflict, Victims of terrorists and all sick and deceased members of the parish. The CROSSROADS Opportunity: Getting Our Priorities Straight. Our prayer this week is for Christian Unity.
The readings for the thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary time are from the first book of Kings, the letter of Saint Paul to the Galatians and the Gospel according to Luke. To hear them click on our link to the left. But now here is Deacon Bill ...
- Travel in the US is at an all time high
- There are always variables to take into account whenever we travel
- The people in today's readings all encounter changes to their journey
- The call of Gos to all people
- We must put God's priorities first. Leave the past behind us and conform our lives to His values.
- Follow the path less traveled.
Announcements from the bulletin
PLEASE NOTE
The Summer Mass schedule for Saint Gregory the Great became effective on Monday, June 11th. We will celebrate ONE daily Mass at 8:00 am during the summer months and the Parish Office will be open from 9:00am - 12 Noon, Monday - Friday.
CARNIVAL NEWS
SAVE THE DATES, July 11 through the 14th.
The Carnival is almost here!! If you are in the Danbury area stop by and have some fun. Rides, games, and lots of food are gathered onto the church grounds for you to enjoy. Check the bulletin for exact times. If you are a parishioner, please return your raffle tickets, so we can reach our goal of $20,000. And we need volunteers to work Wednesday thru Saturday nights and also Saturday afternoon.
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Bishop William Lori continues his "blog" to share news, perspectives, and information about the Church directly and frequently. The blog is for everyone with an Internet connection. Simply log on to read the latest post or ask a question. Bishop Lori intends to have a new post each week and answer some questions from previous posts. Please visit and participate in this new way to communicate and share perspectives on our faith!
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Now here is a word from Vatican Radio...
list the segment file names here
1Imigration_00081189.MP3
2ElectionRules_00080895.MP3
3GeneralAudience_00080970.MP3
We come to the Crossroad and find Jesus insists that those who follow Him must abandon all material or physiological securities and walk ever forward without looking back. It is the Lord alone who is to hold our attention. So we ask Adults & Teens: What action can I change this week to become more global in my decision-making process? And Children: What can I do this week to become a stronger follower of Jesus?
In today’s gospel, we encounter a Jesus who rebukes His friends and is uncompromising with those who seek to accompany Him, but first want to tend to prior and valid commitments. This Jesus has clearly made His choice to fulfill His mission and is fully committed to the proclamation of the Kingdom of God. He will not be deterred or even slowed.
We too are faced with making choices and setting priorities that are valid and necessary to our lives and the lives of those we love. When the option is between something that is life-giving and something that is not, the decision is easy. However, when the competing priorities are all good, our decision-making takes on a new complexity.
As followers of Jesus, the proclamation of the Kingdom of God is meant to be central to our lives. It is also our mission. Jesus said that the Kingdom of God is at hand. However, is it meant to be a competing force vying for our time, energy or hearts? Or are we challenged to live our lives through the lens of the Kingdom? Do our choices, decisions or priorities help to construct a world where all can experience a taste of the life of the Kingdom, especially the poor and the marginalized?
When we go about our daily lives, do we make decisions based on “what is best for the entire world or universe?” or are decisions based solely on “what is good for me and those I love?”? If each of us, individually and collectively, would think and act more frequently with the entire world in our thoughts, issues like global warming, rain forest disappearances, world hunger, lack of clean water, etc. would get addressed. If this is our priority, then we too can aspire to be fit for the Kingdom of God.
This week we return to the music of Rob Costlow. Music lovers of all ages will find there is nothing more simple, yet complicated and moving as Rob's original piano music. For this track stop by the Podsafe music network. For more about Rob and additional tracks.
This week a prayer for Christian unity.
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Eternal Father, we praise you for sending your Son to be one of us and to save us.
Look upon your people with mercy, for we are divided in so many ways, and give us the Spirit of Jesus to make us one in love.
We ask this gift, loving Father, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Well that's A Word on the Word for the thirteenth Sunday in ordinary time. 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 here.
Thank you for joining us.
A Word on the Word Executive producer is Father Angelo Arrando, and is produced by Gregory, Bruce and his wife Patti. Please let us know what you think. If you have questions or answers, we want to include your comments. Please drop us a line at our e-mail address on the left. On behalf of Saint Gregory the Great parish, God bless and Peace be With you.
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