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 Homily Starter for October 17, 2021 This homily starter is an update to a previously posted homily.   Today I look at Jesus’ example of priesthood as a call to us to live what we are baptized into.   We are all baptized as priest, prophet and king.   In the first reading we are told that through the work of the Suffering Servant, the will of God shall be accomplished.   The Psalm tells us that God loves what is just and what is right.   In the second reading, we hear Christ, as High Priest, is not unsympathetic to our weaknesses because he, too, has been tested in every way yet without sin.   That is, Jesus was subject to the same temptations as us.   Although he did not succumb—he understands when we do.   Further that he is always there, an example through his words and deeds to give us help.    Today's readings tell us that doing what is just and right may entail suffering and to follow the gospel, we do need help.   Jesus says in today's gospel, whoever wishes to be

 written 2021-10-12 by Rev. Dr. Victoria Marie   Image by Darkmoon Art from Pixaby I am  a Pisces I live in the Ying and the Yang Two fish swimming in the opposite direction forever yet joined by a silver thread I flow aimless I flow determined I flow where I will I flow where I must I do not stand still I flow