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EPISODE · Jan 20, 2024 · 7 MIN

God is Chasing You | Sunday 3rd Week of Ordinary Time | Year B

from The Average Shepherd · host Fr Sam French

This week's homily is about: God's Relentless Pursuit: The homily emphasizes God's desire for a deep, transformative relationship with each individual, highlighting that God persistently seeks our undivided heart and will not settle for being a secondary priority in our lives. The Nineveh Example: It draws a parallel between the spiritual blindness and materialistic preoccupations of ancient Nineveh (a city focused on wealth and self-sufficiency) and modern tendencies to prioritize material goods and instant pleasures over a true relationship with God. The Necessity of Repentance and Change: The homily stresses the importance of repentance, which means more than just feeling sorry for sins. It involves a profound change in lifestyle, aligning our actions, words, and choices with Jesus' teachings and moving away from things that hinder our relationship with God. Call to Radical Transformation and Discipleship: Finally, it calls for a radical transformation in the lives of believers, urging them to prioritize their relationship with Jesus over societal norms, material possessions, or personal desires, and to live as true disciples, not just admirers of Christ. More from Fr Sam French on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Twitch here: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/frsamfrench⁠⁠.

This week's homily is about: God's Relentless Pursuit: The homily emphasizes God's desire for a deep, transformative relationship with each individual, highlighting that God persistently seeks our undivided heart and will not settle for being a secondary priority in our lives. The Nineveh Example: It draws a parallel between the spiritual blindness and materialistic preoccupations of ancient Nineveh (a city focused on wealth and self-sufficiency) and modern tendencies to prioritize material goods and instant pleasures over a true relationship with God. The Necessity of Repentance and Change: The homily stresses the importance of repentance, which means more than just feeling sorry for sins. It involves a profound change in lifestyle, aligning our actions, words, and choices with Jesus' teachings and moving away from things that hinder our relationship with God. Call to Radical Transformation and Discipleship: Finally, it calls for a radical transformation in the lives of believers, urging them to prioritize their relationship with Jesus over societal norms, material possessions, or personal desires, and to live as true disciples, not just admirers of Christ. More from Fr Sam French on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Twitch here: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/frsamfrench⁠⁠.

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