"Ozzy Osbourne & the Kiss Cam: Think Theologically, React Mercifully." — 17th Sun. in Ordinary Time, 7/27/25 - St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church—Portland, OR: Homilies

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"Ozzy Osbourne & the Kiss Cam: Think Theologically, React Mercifully." — 17th Sun. in Ordinary Time, 7/27/25

July 28, 2025 • 18 mins

Do you tend to disregard certain current events that seem disconnected from our faith?Expanding on the Vigil Mass version, in his Sunday message, Fr. Chuck takes us on a "theological thinking" consideration of two recent events, as we keep in mind the Scripture readings for Mass about God's mercy for all. The death of Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne is one of the events. In their dark, heavy metal music can be heard a confrontation with evil, full of searching and longing that God's love can fill. The other event is the Coldplay concert "kiss cam" scandal. Instead of mocking the couple, we may pray for them and also see that there are innocent victims who need compassion. These events inspire us to be merciful and humble as we bring God's hope to those who most need it.

You can read the commentaries that Father Chuck cites at these links:

Osbourne/Black Sabbath commentary

Kiss Cam Scandal commentary

Catholic Mass readings for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 27, 2025

First Reading: Genesis 18: 20-32
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 138: 1-2, 2-3, 6-7, 7-8
Second Reading: Colossians 2: 12-14
Alleluia: Romans 8: 15bc
Gospel: Luke 11: 1-13

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