Jesus Himself went to "Church" | Fr. Chris Alar, MIC
Jesus Himself went to "Church" | Fr. Chris Alar, MIC
In this powerful homily, Fr. Chris Alar reflects on how Jesus, even as the Son of God, respected the Scriptures, followed the teachings of the faith, and attended the synagogue. His example reminds us of the importance of obedience, formation, and gathering as a community to hear God’s Word. But Fr. Chris also challenges us with an important question: Are we rejecting the message because of the messenger? Throughout salvation history, God has often chosen unexpected and imperfect human instruments to communicate His truth. We must learn to look beyond the messenger so we do not miss what God is trying to tell us.
At the heart of that message is the true meaning of love. In a world where love is often defined primarily by feelings, emotions, or personal identity, Christ reveals something much deeper: love is willing the good of another, even at a cost to ourselves. “No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends” (John 15:13). True love is not simply something we feel; it is something we choose and are willing to do for another. Fr. Chris invites us to examine whether today’s understanding of love has become inverted and to rediscover the sacrificial love Christ Himself lived: don’t be distracted by the messenger; listen to the message of love.
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At the heart of that message is the true meaning of love. In a world where love is often defined primarily by feelings, emotions, or personal identity, Christ reveals something much deeper: love is willing the good of another, even at a cost to ourselves. “No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends” (John 15:13). True love is not simply something we feel; it is something we choose and are willing to do for another. Fr. Chris invites us to examine whether today’s understanding of love has become inverted and to rediscover the sacrificial love Christ Himself lived: don’t be distracted by the messenger; listen to the message of love.
Readings for August 31st 2026: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/083026.cfm
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