Pastor’s Pen St. Augustine Catholic Church Sunday, February 28, 2021 Second Sunday of Lent Dear Church Family, The readings for this second week of Lent are so straightforward and revealing to us in the nature and spirit of God and our Lord, Jesus Christ. In the first reading, we have the story of Abraham being […]
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Compassion
Pastor’s Pen St. Augustine Catholic Church Sunday, February 14, 2021 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Dear Church Family, Today’s Gospel has the leper coming to Jesus and Jesus is filled with compassion. I emphasize that word, compassion, because our God is so merciful and so loving. Here I am, after spending a little time with […]
I shall not see happiness again with all that’s going on in this life
Pastor’s Pen St. Augustine Catholic Church Sunday, February 7, 2021 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Dear Church Family, We have in the scriptures today Job, St. Paul, and Jesus, himself, all working so hard and as a result they’re worn out. Job really says it so discouragingly when he says, “I shall not see […]
With these you shall be my people and I will be your God…
Blessed are you Father, Lord of heaven and earth, You have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the Kingdom. After the fall of Man, it is still the will of God to love Man to the end. He, therefore, gave them a rule of law called “The Ten Commandments and said, “With these […]
HUMILITY, KEY TO A LOVING HUMANITY
Deacon’s Corner HUMILITY, KEY TO A LOVING HUMANITY When we are full of ourselves, we are not full of God. God does not reside within a prideful heart, because there is no room for Him. I am sure we have all met someone who is so confident of their own self, that no one else […]
Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful
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 […]
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 […]