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Apr 18

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4/17/25 The God Who Makes Himself Vulner...

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Homily from Holy Thursday, Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper

He loved them to the end.

One of the characteristics that marks modern man is that we find ourselves angry at God. In fact, we are so angry that we would be willing to hurt God if we could. Yet, God is invulnerable. He cannot be hurt. Still, God chose to step into this world and love us...while making Himself vulnerable.

Mass Readings from April, 17, 2025:
Isaiah 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9
Psalm 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18.
1 Corinthians 11:23-26

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