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"Risky Resistance or Sweet Surrender?" — 20th Sun. in Ordinary Time, 8/17/25

"Risky Resistance or Sweet Surrender?" — 20th Sun. in Ordinary Time, 8/17/25

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How many times do we decide to go our own direction rather than follow God? In today's first reading, the esteemed princes don't like God's message of surrender. While God's message may not be popular, let us surrender our control and desires and trust God's love and wisdom.

Catholic Mass readings for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 17, 2025

First Reading: Jeremiah 38: 4-6, 8-10
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 40: 2, 3, 4, 18
Second Reading: Hebrews 12: 1-4
Alleluia: John 10: 27
Gospel: Luke 12: 49-53

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