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Catholic Homilies In English & Telugu | Dr. Addanki Raju | My Share In God's Work
Contributed by Dr. Addanki Raju on Mar 10, 2026 (message contributor)
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1. "repentance"
Contributed on Mar 10, 2026
“Return to Me with All Your Heart” (Joel 2:12)
REPENTANCE “Return to Me with All Your Heart” (Joel 2:12) ________________________________________ I. Introduction: The Call of the Lenten Season Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, We are walking through the sacred season of Lent — a season not merely of ritual, but of renewal; not merely of ...read more
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2. "sin"
Contributed on Mar 10, 2026
A Lenten Call to Conversion and Holiness
SIN A Lenten Call to Conversion and Holiness ________________________________________ Introduction: Why Speak About Sin in Lent? Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, During this sacred season of Lent, the Church invites us to prayer, fasting, and charity. But beneath all these practices lies one ...read more
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3. "stations Of The Cross"
Contributed on Mar 10, 2026
Walking with Christ in Lent
STATIONS OF THE CROSS ________________________________________ I. Introduction: Walking with Christ in Lent Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, During this holy Lenten season, the Church invites us to walk more closely with Jesus. One of the most powerful devotions given to us by the Catholic ...read more
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4. "the Lenten Season"
Contributed on Mar 10, 2026
A Journey of Conversion
THE LENTEN SEASON “From the Early Church to Today: A Journey of Conversion” ________________________________________ I. INTRODUCTION – A SACRED JOURNEY Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Every year, the Church invites us into a sacred season called Lent. But have we ever asked: • When did Lent ...read more
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5. "trust God’s Timing"
Contributed on Mar 10, 2026
Abraham – Trust Beyond Delay Joseph – From Pit to Palace Mary – The Hidden Years
TRUST GOD’S TIMING ________________________________________ 1. Introduction My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Three things trouble the human heart deeply: • Delay • Uncertainty • Waiting We can endure suffering. We can endure hard work. We can endure sacrifice. But waiting? Waiting tests our ...read more
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6. The Way Of The Cross – Second Station - "Jesus Is Made To Bear His Cross”
Contributed on Mar 10, 2026
“The Cross: The Path of Every Disciple”
________________________________________ The Way of the Cross – Second Station “Jesus Is Made to Bear His Cross” “The Cross: The Path of Every Disciple” ________________________________________ 1. Introduction – The Moment the Cross Is Given At the First Station, Jesus was condemned to death. At ...read more
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7. The Way Of The Cross Third Station Jesus Falls The First Time
Contributed on Mar 10, 2026
The Weight of the Cross and the Weakness of Humanity
________________________________________ THE WAY OF THE CROSS THIRD STATION JESUS FALLS THE FIRST TIME The Weight of the Cross and the Weakness of Humanity ________________________________________ 1. Introduction – The Shock of the First Fall Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, As we continue ...read more
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8. The Way Of The Cross - Fourth Station - "Jesus Meets His Afflicted Mother” - "A Mother’s Heart Meets The Suffering Son.”
Contributed on Mar 11, 2026
The Most Painful Meeting
________________________________________ The Way of the Cross Fourth Station “Jesus Meets His Afflicted Mother” “A Mother’s Heart Meets the Suffering Son.” ________________________________________ 1. Introduction – The Most Painful Meeting The Fourth Station of the Way of the Cross presents one ...read more
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9. The Way Of The Cross - Fifth Station - "Simon Of Cyrene Helps Jesus Carry The Cross” - "When God Invites Us To Carry Another’s Cross”
Contributed on Mar 12, 2026
When God Interrupts Our Plans
________________________________________ THE WAY OF THE CROSS Fifth Station “Simon of Cyrene Helps Jesus Carry the Cross” “When God Invites Us to Carry Another’s Cross” ________________________________________ 1. Introduction – When God Interrupts Our Plans The Fifth Station of the Way of the ...read more
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10. The Role Of Simon Of Cyrene A Man Drawn Into The Mystery Of The Cross - "Simon Of Cyrene And The Theology Of Participation In Christ’s Suffering” - "Why God Allows Us To Carry Crosses In The Work Of Redemption”
Contributed on Mar 12, 2026
Simon’s Cross Was Not His Own
________________________________________ The Role of Simon of Cyrene A Man Drawn into the Mystery of the Cross “Simon of Cyrene and the Theology of Participation in Christ’s Suffering” “Why God Allows Us to Carry Crosses in the Work of Redemption” ________________________________________ Simon ...read more
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11. The Way Of The Cross - Sixth Station - "Veronica Wipes The Face Of Jesus”
Contributed on Mar 12, 2026
Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus
________________________________________ The Way of the Cross Sixth Station “Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus” ________________________________________ 1. Introduction As Jesus continues His painful journey toward Calvary, the road is filled with noise, confusion, and cruelty. Roman soldiers push ...read more
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12. The Way Of The Cross - Seventh Station - "Jesus Falls The Second Time”
Contributed on Mar 12, 2026
God’s grace always gives us the strength to rise again and continue the journey toward salvation.
________________________________________ The Way of the Cross Seventh Station “Jesus Falls the Second Time” ________________________________________ 1. Title When the Cross Feels Too Heavy: The Grace of Rising Again ________________________________________ 2. Theme / Central Message Even when we ...read more
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13. The Way Of The Cross - Eighth Station - "Jesus Speaks To The Women Of Jerusalem” (Luke 23:27–31)
Contributed on Mar 13, 2026
A Cry in the Streets of Jerusalem
________________________________________ The Way of the Cross Eighth Station “Jesus Speaks to the Women of Jerusalem” (Luke 23:27–31) ________________________________________ 1. Introduction – A Cry in the Streets of Jerusalem As Jesus continues His painful journey toward Calvary, the road is ...read more
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14. Ash Wednesday Homily – Year A - Theme: "Return To Me With All Your Heart”
Contributed on Mar 13, 2026
THE SILENT SERMON OF ASHES
ASH WEDNESDAY HOMILY – YEAR A Theme: “Return to Me with All Your Heart” Readings: Joel 2:12–18 Psalm 51:3–4, 5–6, 12–13, 14–17 2 Corinthians 5:20 – 6:2 Matthew 6:1–6, 16–18 ________________________________________ INTRODUCTION: THE SILENT SERMON OF ASHES Dear brothers and sisters in ...read more
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15. 1st Sunday Of Lent – Year A - Theme: From Temptation To Transformation: From Adam To Christ
Contributed on Mar 13, 2026
A Sacred Journey
Sunday Homily 1st Sunday of Lent – Year A Theme: From Temptation to Transformation: From Adam to Christ Readings Genesis 2:7–9; 3:1–7 Psalm 51:3–4, 5–6, 12–13, 14–17 Romans 5:12–19 Matthew 4:1–11 ________________________________________ Introduction: Lent – A Sacred Journey Dear brothers and ...read more
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16. 2nd Sunday Of Lent - Year A
Contributed on Mar 13, 2026
From Call to Glory — The Journey of Faith
2nd Sunday of Lent Year A Theme: From Call to Glory — The Journey of Faith First Reading: Book of Genesis 12:1–4a Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 33:4–5, 18–19, 20, 22 Second Reading: Second Letter to Timothy 1:8b–10 Gospel: Matthew 17:1–9 ________________________________________ I. INTRODUCTION: My ...read more
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17. 3rd Sunday Of Lent – Year A - Theme: "Lord, Give Me This Living Water”
Contributed on Mar 13, 2026
Theme: “Lord, Give Me This Living Water”
3rd Sunday of Lent – Year A Theme: “Lord, Give Me This Living Water” First Reading: Exodus 17:3-7 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 95:1–2, 6–7, 8-9 Second Reading: St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans 5:1-2,5-8 Gospel: John 4:5–42 ________________________________________ 1. Introduction My dear brothers and ...read more
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18. 4th Sunday Of Lent – Year A - Theme: "From Blindness To Light: Let Christ Open Your Eyes”
Contributed on Mar 13, 2026
Spiritual Blindness
4th Sunday of Lent – Year A Theme: “From Blindness to Light: Let Christ Open Your Eyes” ________________________________________ First Reading: 1st Samuel 16:1b,6-7,10-13a Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 23:1–3a, 3b–4, 5,6 Second Reading: St. Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians 5:8-14 Gospel: John ...read more
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19. 5th Sunday Of Lent – Year A - Theme: "Come Out!” – Christ The Resurrection And The Life
Contributed on Mar 13, 2026
Confrontation with Death
5th Sunday of Lent – Year A Theme: “Come Out!” – Christ the Resurrection and the Life First Reading: Ezekiel 37:12–14 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 130 Second Reading: Romans 8:8–11 Gospel: John 11:11–45 ________________________________________ 1. Introduction My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, As ...read more
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20. The Way Of The Cross - The Ninth Station - "Jesus Falls The Third Time”
Contributed on Mar 13, 2026
Jesus Falls the Third Time
________________________________________ The Way of the Cross The Ninth Station “Jesus Falls the Third Time” ________________________________________ 1. Introduction At this moment on the road to Calvary, Jesus' suffering reaches an extreme depth. His body is torn by the scourging. His head ...read more
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21. The Way Of The Cross Tenth Station – Jesus Is Stripped Of His Garments
Contributed on Mar 14, 2026
Theme: Christ accepts humiliation so that humanity may recover its lost dignity. Scripture: "They divide my garments among them, and for my clothing they cast lots." — Psalm 22:18
________________________________________ The Way of the Cross Tenth Station – Jesus is Stripped of His Garments Theme: Christ accepts humiliation so that humanity may recover its lost dignity. Scripture: "They divide my garments among them, and for my clothing they cast lots." — Psalm ...read more
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22. The Way Of The Cross - Eleventh Station - "Jesus Is Nailed To The Cross”
Contributed on Mar 14, 2026
Theme: The hands that blessed the world are pierced to redeem it. Scripture: "When they came to the place that is called The Skull, there they crucified him." — Luke 23:33
________________________________________ The Way of the Cross Eleventh Station “Jesus is Nailed to the Cross” Theme: The hands that blessed the world are pierced to redeem it. Scripture: "When they came to the place that is called The Skull, there they crucified him." — Luke ...read more
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23. The Way Of The Cross - Twelfth Station - "Jesus Dies On The Cross”
Contributed on Mar 15, 2026
Theme: The supreme sacrifice of Christ: love poured out completely for the salvation of the world.
________________________________________ The Way of the Cross Twelfth Station “Jesus Dies on the Cross” ________________________________________ Theme: The supreme sacrifice of Christ: love poured out completely for the salvation of the ...read more
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24. The Way Of The Cross -13th Station - "Jesus Is Taken Down From The Cross”
Contributed on Mar 15, 2026
Theme: The Compassion of Mary and the Silence of Sacrificial Love
________________________________________ The Way of the Cross 13th Station “Jesus Is Taken Down from the Cross” ________________________________________ Theme The Compassion of Mary and the Silence of Sacrificial Love ________________________________________ Scripture John 19:38–40 “After this, ...read more
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25. The Way Of The Cross -14th Station - "Jesus Is Placed In The Sepulchre”
Contributed on Mar 16, 2026
Theme: The Silence of the Tomb and the Hope of Resurrection.
________________________________________ The Way of the Cross 14th Station “Jesus is Placed in the Sepulchre” ________________________________________ Theme The Silence of the Tomb and the Hope of Resurrection ________________________________________ Scripture “Joseph took the body, wrapped it ...read more
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26. Palm Sunday Of The Lord’s Passion - Year A
Contributed on Mar 17, 2026
Theme: “From Hosanna to the Cross: The Journey from Emotional Faith to Faithful Commitment” Celebration of Joy and Passion of Our Lord
________________________________________ 🌿 PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION YEAR A Scripture Readings: • 1st Reading: Isaiah 50:4–7 • Psalm: Psalm 22 – “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” • 2nd Reading: Philippians 2:6–11 • Gospel: Matthew ...read more
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27. The Faces In The Palm Sunday Crowd
Contributed on Mar 17, 2026
One Event – Many Hearts
________________________________________ 🌿 The Faces in the Palm Sunday Crowd ________________________________________ 1. Introduction: One Event – Many Hearts My dear brothers and sisters, On Palm Sunday, we see a beautiful and powerful scene. Jesus enters Jerusalem riding on a donkey. ...read more
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28. "holy Thursday" Homily - Theme: "Do This In Memory Of Me: Love That Becomes Eucharist, Priesthood, And Service”
Contributed on Mar 19, 2026
Tonight, we enter the Upper Room. This is not just the beginning of the Passion… This is the revelation of the Heart of Jesus.
________________________________________ HOLY THURSDAY HOMILY Theme: “Do This in Memory of Me: Love that Becomes Eucharist, Priesthood, and Service” Scripture Readings: • 1st Reading: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14. • Responsorial Psalm 116. • 2nd Reading 1 Corinthians 11:23-26. • Gospel John 13:1-15. ...read more
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29. Good Friday Homily
Contributed on Mar 20, 2026
Theme: “Behold the Crucified: The Love That Died for Me”
________________________________________ "GOOD FRIDAY" HOMILY Theme: “Behold the Crucified: The Love That Died for Me” Scripture Readings: 1st Reading Isaiah 52:13-53:12; Psalm 31; 2nd Reading Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Gospel John 18:1-19:42. ________________________________________ 1. ...read more
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30. "the Last Supper" / Holy Thursday Homily
Contributed on Mar 21, 2026
Theme: “The Night Love Became Food: The Eucharist, Priesthood, and the Mystery of the Human Heart”
________________________________________ THE LAST SUPPER / HOLY THURSDAY HOMILY Theme: “The Night Love Became Food: The Eucharist, Priesthood, and the Mystery of the Human Heart” ________________________________________ 1. Introduction My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Tonight, time slows ...read more