23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Jesus heals a deaf and mute man today who immediately speaks plainly. Before the Baptism of adults and after that for babies and children, the Church imitates Jesus with the Ephphatha Rite [EF-fah-thah]. In opening the ears and mouth, we pray for the grace to hear the word of God and to profess it every day.

Reflection:

  1. To what right behavior do I turn a deaf ear, a closed mouth?
  2. What needs opening so I may hear the word of God?
  3. What needs opening so I may speak truth?

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