***Thank you for watching Opening the Word! Unfortunately, we do not have an Opening the Word episode for The Feast of the Assumption, which falls on Sunday this year and would take the place of the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time. We invite you to watch this Daily Reflection with Dr. Tim Gray on the Assumption in its place. Thank you for your understanding.
https://watch.formed.org/videos/daily-reflections-solemnity-of-the-assumption-august-15-2020
In the Gospel readings over the past few weeks we have witnessed the unfolding of Jesus' discourse on the Eucharist. Today we reach the climax of his teaching and get to meditate on his words about the Bread from heaven that he longs to feed us with. These are words of deep riches that unveil to us how desperately God desires intimacy with each one of us.
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21st Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year B)
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22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)
God desires our whole hearts, not simply our actions. We can do good acts but still keep our hearts far from him. But if we lift up our hearts, the power of Jesus' resurrection can transform us overtime to actually become more like him. Then our actions will flow seamlessly from who we are in our...
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23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year B)
When was the last time you were so sick you had to rely on a family member or friend to help get you to the doctor? Sometimes, we aren't able to get the healing we need on our own. We need someone else to bring us. Today we will read about a man who was brought to Jesus, and how grateful he must ...
