27th Sunday in Ordinary Time @ St. Apollinaris School

HOMILY GRAPHICS / NOTES - 27TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
OCTOBER 2, 2016 (ALL SCHOOL SUNDAY MASS)
10:30 AM ORDINARY FORM MASS

1. What makes superheroes "super?" - Superpowers

2. What makes Christians "super?" - Baptism

3. Baptism imparts supernatural graces and the supernatural (theological) virtues of Faith, Hope, and Love.

4. Natural faith is merely "trust," natural hope is merely a "wish," and natural love is merely "desire."

5. Supernatural Faith is faith in God and revealed truth, supernatural hope is directed to the things of heaven and eternity, supernatural love is a desire to do our best for God and to provide the best (greatest good) for our neighbor.

6. St. Paul speaks about fanning into flame the Faith, Hope, and Love St. Timothy received through Ordination, Confirmation, and Baptism through the power of the Holy Spirit.

7. The apostles ask Jesus to increase their Faith, but through the parable Jesus tells them to serve above and beyond in order to be "profitable" (or "useful") servants for God and the Kingdom of God.

8. We, like Timothy need to not take for granted, and cultivate ("fan into flame") the supernatural graces we've received in the Sacraments we've received; and like the Apostles need to be reminded that God's call exceeds our expectations, and that God's grace will help us to serve above and beyond.

9. And of course, "With great power comes great responsibility." (Amazing Fantasy #15)