"Ozzy Osbourne & the Kiss Cam: Think Theologically, React Mercifully." — 17th Sun. in Ordinary Time, 7/27/25
Update: 2025-07-29
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Do you tend to disregard certain current events that seem disconnected from our faith?Expanding on the Vigil Mass version, in his Sunday message, Fr. Chuck takes us on a "theological thinking" consideration of two recent events, as we keep in mind the Scripture readings for Mass about God's mercy for all. The death of Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne is one of the events. In their dark, heavy metal music can be heard a confrontation with evil, full of searching and longing that God's love can fill. The other event is the Coldplay concert "kiss cam" scandal. Instead of mocking the couple, we may pray for them and also see that there are innocent victims who need compassion. These events inspire us to be merciful and humble as we bring God's hope to those who most need it.
You can read the commentaries that Father Chuck cites at these links:
Commentaries from the online edition of The National Catholic Register (ncregister.com), copyright © 2025 EWTN News; texts read at Mass and audio recording posted with permission.
Catholic Mass readings for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 27, 2025
First Reading: Genesis 18: 20-32
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 138: 1-2, 2-3, 6-7, 7-8
Second Reading: Colossians 2: 12-14
Alleluia: Romans 8: 15bc
Gospel: Luke 11: 1-13
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 138: 1-2, 2-3, 6-7, 7-8
Second Reading: Colossians 2: 12-14
Alleluia: Romans 8: 15bc
Gospel: Luke 11: 1-13
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