Browsing the July 2022 archive of Pastor's Message
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2022
Posted by Christy .. on 7/25/22
My Dear People,
JESUS was teaching His Disciples not to be afraid or worry about facing persecution, when someone in the crowd interrupted, leading to a change of the subject matter.
In response to the man’s demand that Jesus settle an inheritance dispute, Jesus declines with a question that ... Read More »
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2022
Posted by Christy .. on 7/25/22
My Dear People,
In this week’s passage, Jesus was praying in a certain place. The focus is not on where it happened but on what Jesus was doing. He was praying. The disciples, who are by now accustomed to seeing Jesus pray, are inspired to enter more deeply into ... Read More »
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2022
Posted by Christy .. on 7/12/22
My Dear People,
Jesus stopped at the home of Martha and Mary to share a meal with them. Just like Abraham who had a meal prepared for the three visitors, they, too, were hosting God. Martha and Mary had the opportunity to host Jesus and serve the meal in ... Read More »
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2022
Posted by Christy .. on 7/05/22
My Dear People,
When asked outright how to have eternal life, Jesus does not say, “Just have faith in me and then do whatever you want.” This is what many think today. Jesus talks about action. In another passage, Jesus says, “It is not those who say ‘Lord, Lord’ ... Read More »