Pastor’s Pen A Word from Fr. Chris Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. There was a story of a Major General of an army who told his bodyguard to count the number of their opponents killed or wounded in the battle field during the cease fire. There and then he heard a […]
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Who do you trust?
Deacon’s Corner There used to be a television game show called, “Who Do You Trust?” Today’s Old Testament reading from Jeremiah begins, “Cursed is the man who trusts in human beings, who seeks his strength in flesh, whose heart turns away from the Lord.” Our world is filled with distractions of money, sex, power, […]
“They left everything and followed Him.”
Pastor’s Pen A Word from Fr. Chris “They left everything and followed Him.” (Luke 5-11) Last week we read that Jesus addressed His own people in the synagogue. They were pleased at the gracious words and power that came from His mouth. At the same time […]
Love endures all
Pastor’s Pen FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Dear Church Family, The reading from St. Paul’s letter to the Corinthians, where love is described, is a passage often used at marriages. As you read that, especially the part that says, “Love is patient, love is kind, etc.”, say your own name, saying you are patient, […]
Faith and Sacrifice
Deacon’s Corner Our readings for today are about Faith and sacrifice. God in His great love for us, has given us faith. Faith for me is more important than any other gift. Without true Faith and following with the strength of belief we are left to wallow in the diversions of this world. Let […]
… He is ready to help us
Dear Church Family, The Gospel has the leper coming to Jesus and Jesus is filled with compassion. I emphasis that word compassion because our God is so merciful and so loving. Here I am coming back from a wonderful vacation with family, friends and priest buddies. It is just so good that I am […]
WHERE IS GOD WHEN I NEED HIM?
Deacon’s Corner WHERE IS GOD WHEN I NEED HIM? Our Old Testament reading from the book of Job is all about Job bemoaning his life. The last line of this scripture sys, “I shall not see happiness again.” He is in despair. Many of us can relate to this. We are often upset about […]
Even if a mother should forget her child. I will never forget you
A word from Fr. Bob Dear Church Family, You whom I dearly and totally love! I am just getting back from a wonderful vacation and I wanted to reflect on my many, many wonderful blessings, but especially the blessing of loving each of you and ministering to so many, many people in our church family […]
You are to be holy as the Lord your God is holy (Lev. 19:1-2)
A word from—Fr. Chris You are to be holy as the Lord your God is holy (Lev. 19:1-2) The wish and prayer of any good parent is that his or her children grow up to be a good and responsible member in the family and society and to promote the dignity and image of […]
SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
On our last two Sundays, the readings were about “The Light”. Today’s readings are about following the commandments. If you are reading this or in church Sunday, chances are pretty good that you follow the commandments. But how closely do we follow them and are our lives the lights to help others follow them? God […]