Join The CatholicTV Network for the full Daily Catholic Mass celebration on this Thursday of the Third Week of Ordinary Time, as we continue to celebrate Catholic Schools Week.

In today's encouraging Homily, Father Chris Letitia, joined by seventh-grade students from St. Catherine of Siena School, reflects on the "mystery of God's growth" in our lives. He explores the beauty of how God's grace works quietly and steadily, much like a seed growing in the earth, often beyond our own understanding. We are reminded that our call is to be faithful in sowing seeds of kindness and truth, trusting that the Lord will bring about a "rich harvest" in His perfect time. This Mass is a beautiful reminder to "glory in God's gift" of new life and to abound in good works.

Let us pray for our Catholic schools and that we may always be ready to receive the grace by which God brings us to new life.

Mass Chapters for Navigation

-Introductory Rites / Penitential Act: 1:11
-Collect (Opening Prayer): 2:09
-First Reading: 2:36
-Responsorial Psalm: 4:02
-Gospel: 7:08
-Homily: 8:01
-Prayers of the Faithful / Universal Prayer: 11:39
-Liturgy of the Eucharist Begins: 13:13
-Eucharistic Prayer / Consecration: 14:48
-The Lord's Prayer: 19:34
-Communion: 21:49
-Concluding Rites / Final Blessing: 24:24

Theological & Liturgical Context
-Season: Thursday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time.
-Special Observance: Catholic Schools Week, featuring the seventh-grade class and faculty from St. Catherine of Siena Parish and School in Norwood.
-Gospel Focus: The organic and unstoppable nature of the Kingdom of God, which begins in small, hidden ways but grows to offer universal shelter and life.
-Homily Key Message: We are called to "glory in God's gift" by participating worthily in the mysteries of the Eucharist and allowing God to direct our actions.

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