Brazilian Catholic Church issues daily homilies

The Diocese of Formosa in Goiás, Brazil, released its liturgical reading for the 19th Sunday of Ordinary Time, focusing on themes of sorrow, apostasy and the call to remain faithful to Christ. The text reflects on the rejection of salvation by the people of Israel and draws parallels to contemporary Western societies.

A separate daily homily for the 18th week of Ordinary Time, delivered by Padre Paulo Ricardo (with reference to Padre Overland), highlighted the Christian meaning of renunciation. Quoting Jesus, the homily urged believers to “take up their cross” and die to the world, the devil and the “old self,” presenting this as the core of authentic Christian life.

Both communications are part of the Catholic Church’s routine pastoral outreach in Brazil, providing scriptural reflections and spiritual guidance to the faithful.