June 26, 2016 - 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop Ricardo Alcaraz

June 26, 2016 - 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time - CEC Foundation Day (+Bp. Ricardo Alcaraz)

Sunday Worship Homily

"The Goal of Saving Men's Lives"

1 Kings 19:15-16; 19-21

Galatians 5:19-25

Psalm 16

Luke 9:51-62

"To Follow the Lord effectively, we must consider His Kingdom purposes worthy of our commitment and priority."

God Calls us according to His time and purpose.

1.(v.51-56) We must be committed to follow God and His purposes.

2.(v.57-62) We cannot be halfhearted in serving the Lord

Malachi 3 - The Coming Messengers - Whoever responds to the call

2 Kings 17:24

- As the day of God approaches, we(Christians) are also called to a more committed life in the Church.

- The foundation of His throne is righteousness and truth

- Follow God without expecting anything in return.! (v.58)

- You do not delay following God. (v.59)

- The only way to follow God is moving forward! no looking back. (v.61-62)