Exiit qui seminat - Ordinary Time
Ordinary Time
While the Easter season ended three weeks ago, the Church has celebrated two very special solemnities in Trinity Sunday and Corpus Chris. So, this Sunday marks the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time and a resumption of the "ordinary" rhythm of the liturgical year. Remember that the word "liturgy" (from the Greek λειτουργία) is defined as a "work for the people". According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, every liturgy recalls and proclaims the Paschal Mystery (Jesus' passion, death, resurrection and ascension) and allows the faithful to live that mystery out and bear witness to the plan of salvation to the world (CCC 1067-68). During this long stretch of Ordinary Time (from the 8th Week to the 34th Week and the celebration of Christ the King), we focus on the life and mission of the Church by delving deep into Christ's public ministry. By doing so we not only worship God, but also proclaim the Gospel and live out true Christian charity. For while what the Church calls the economy of salvation is culminated in the Resurrection, Christ still accompanies us in the everyday aspects of our lives. While we celebrate the extraordinary acts of love of our Lord and our God, we take heart that He also is present in the "ordinary". Let us take advantage of these days between Easter and Advent and focus on what Jesus offers to all of us to measure out and order our days in faith.
Fr. Rob Sinatra
