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Chatbots (may not be for everyone and therfore if you choose to ignore it, that’s okay). We call it the “Catholic assistant.” It has been specifically created to interact with visitors to the website who want to make their time on the site more engaging and informative.

What sets the chatbot apart is its deep grounding in Catholic teaching and scriptural interpretation. It has been carefully trained with reliable sources and expert guidance to ensure its responses are as accurate as possible.

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Apart from copying/pasting text and hitting the submit button for more information, users can ask the chatbot various questions about Sunday preaching on the readings. Here’s a list of sample queries for reference.. Feel free to copy/paste (one at a time) into the chat box at the bottom right corner of the page.

1. What are the main themes in this Sunday’s readings?
2. How can I connect the first reading to the Gospel message?
3. Are there any significant symbols or metaphors in the readings that I should highlight?
4. What is the historical context of the readings, and how can I make them relevant to today’s world?
5. Are there any particular verses in the readings that could be emphasized for a powerful message?
6. How can I relate the readings to current events or issues faced by my parishioners?
7. What are some insights from Church Fathers, saints, or theologians on these readings?
8. How can I make the readings more engaging and relatable for younger audiences?
9. Can you provide some examples of how the readings might inspire personal reflection or spiritual growth?
10. Are there any prayers, hymns, or spiritual practices that can be incorporated into the homily based on the readings?
11. How can I encourage my parishioners to apply the teachings from the readings in their daily lives?
12. Are there any connections between the readings and the liturgical season or feast day?

NOTE: This is only a small sample of the type of questions you can ask. There is no limit to the number of queries.

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Technology continues to advance rapidly with artificial intelligence (AI). Therefore, it’s vital that we recognize and address potential limitations and ethical concerns that accompany these advancements.

For starters, NO HOMILY should ever be writen entirely by artificial intelligence. When a preacher’s heart and soul are taken out of the equation, it’s no longer a homily. At best, perhaps, an essay. It’s like having artificial flowers in the sanctuary.

Note that the weekly “AI Pulpit Homily” on this website is not entirely generated by artificial intelligence. Rather, these homilies were originally delivered by Fr. Don between 2009-2012. Multiple commentaries, books and homily helps were used. Since these sources were not individually cited, and to ensure ethical integrity, artificial intelligence was used to adept the content while preserving the orginal message and spirit of the homilies.

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1. Accuracy Disclaimer: While THE WORD THIS WEEK Catholic Assistant A.I. bot strives to provide accurate and reliable information, we cannot guarantee the correctness or completeness of the AI bot’s responses. Depending on the use case, you may want to consult additional resources to verify information.
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