17th Sunday in Ordinary Time - 07/20/2026

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time - 07/20/2026

From Be Not Afraid by Iowa Catholic Radio

July 20, 2026 · 24 min · Episode 321

About this episode

Fr. Fabian and Fr. Bruce Riebe discuss the Byzantine feast of the Prophet Elijah and the life of St. Mary Magdalene, concluding with a reflection on the Gospel for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Fr. Fabian and Fr. Bruce Riebe explore the Byzantine feast of the Prophet Elijah, including the tradition of blessing vehicles in his honor, before turning to the life and legacy of St. Mary Magdalene, the "Apostle to the Apostles." The hosts unpack popular misconceptions about Mary Magdalene's identity and highlight her steadfast presence at the foot of the cross and the empty tomb. They close with a reflection on the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Gospel, Matthew 13:44-52, examining the parables of the hidden treasure, the pearl of great price, and the net, and what it means to treasure the Kingdom of God above all else.

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