Catholic TV Mass Online November 14, 2021: 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Presider: Fr. Chuck Hanel Parish: Queen of Apostles TEXT FROM THE HOMILY So Jesus tells us that the day will come when everything will end. Everything we know and see and touch and hear and smell, it will all come to an end. The only thing that will remain are my words, Jesus says. Or his bond to us. Now from the time of Jesus to now that kind of saying, that kind of prediction might bring two reactions, one of two reactions. And these are two poles. Most of us are probably somewhere in the middle. One is a reaction of dread. My gosh, it's all going to come to an end. I don't know if I can handle that. And so the symbolism that Jesus uses, you know the moon and the sky is going to fall and everything is going to become topsy-turvy. And that is a rather scary thought. On the other hand, there's another reaction to that and really what Jesus I think intended for his hearers to react and that is oh my gosh, finally, finally the victory of God. The time when everything will be brought to fulfillment, peace will reign complete reign. Complete peace death will be done away with. Justice, perfect justice, will prevail. And perhaps you know, there are times when we vacillate. Sometimes we get involved or we get concerned about the future. Other times we think, o let it come Lord. In fact, with the our father, we pray thy kingdom come. This is the very thing that Jesus is telling us. The fulfillment of the kingdom. But you know, again, we vacillate. For the times or for those of us who think life is pretty good. Maybe we just have a lot and we're looking forward to using it all. This life maybe we're about to retire and looking forward to traveling or something. Like me sometimes. Or maybe we're about to embark on a new project or our ambitions are bringing us forward. Nothing wrong with those in themselves. But if that's what we hope for Jesus really isn't giving us much, is he? If we're hoping for the things we know and see in this world to be our all in all, we're going to miss something even greater. But in order to anticipate the even greater, there has to be some sense within us that we recognize that all of the, even the good things of this life, the pleasures of this life, the good things that, you know those aren't the ultimate. They're not going to last. Only one thing will last. The Lord. And his plan for each and every one of us. So it's an opportunity to examine our consciences. Am I too attached? If I am, the future doesn't look too good. But if I can attach myself to something better and more eternal, then my hope is secure. Entrance: We Gather Together Text: 12 11 12 11; Wilt heden nu treden; tr. by Theodore Baker, 1851–1934, alt. Music: Valerius’ Nederlandtsche Gedenckclanck, Haarlem, 1626. Psalm 16: You Are My Inheritance Response text © 1969, 1981, 1997, ICEL. All rights reserved. Used with permission. Verses text © 1970, 1997, 1998, CCD. All rights reserved. Used with permission. Music © 2016, Paul Hillebrand. Published by OCP. All rights reserved. Preparation: To Live With Him Forever © 2014, Sarah Hart and Robert Feduccia. Published by Spirit & Song®, a division of OCP, 5536 NE Hassalo, Portland, OR 97213. All rights reserved. Communion: Center of My Life Text: Psalm 16; verses trans. © 1963, 1993, The Grail, GIA Publications Inc agent· refrain Paul Inwood, b. 1947 ©1985, Paul Inwood Tune: Paul Inwood, b.1947, ©1985, Paul Inwood Published by OCP. Sending Forth: Go Make Of All Disciples Text Matthew 28:19-20; Leon M.Adkins, 1896-1986,alt. © 1964,Abingdon Press Tune: El.LACOMBE, 7 6 7 6 D; Gesangbuch der Henogl, Wutemberg, 1784 Mass Setting: Mass of Christ the Savior Text © 2010, ICEL. All rights reserved. Used with permission. Music: Mass of Christ the Savior; Dan Schutte, b. 1947, © 2007, 2009, Daniel L. Schutte. Published by OCP. All rights reserved. Permission to podcast/stream the music in this liturgy obtained from ONE LICENSE, License No. A-718591. www.HeartoftheNation.org