Browsing the October 2024 archive of Pastor's Message

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2024

Posted by Christy .. on 10/21/24

My Dear People,

In today’s Gospel, there is a blind man who would not listen or be quiet. Upon hearing the commotion the crowd was making, he asks: “What is happening?” They told him, “It is Jesus, of Nazareth.” Bartimeus, his soul, afire with faith, cried out: “Jesus, son ... Read More »

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2024

Posted by Christy .. on 10/21/24

My Dear People, 

Today the reading refers to the suffering servants. In Chapter 53 of Isaiah, the servant is a light, a beacon in which Israel is to catch the attention of other nations; lead them to reflect on their situation, and to realize they, too, are also deserving. ... Read More »

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2024

Posted by Christy .. on 10/21/24

My Dear People, 

Solomon was a great king, but, more importantly, having no special birthright advantage, he chose to turn to God in prayer. God answered, and Solomon received prudence, which is another word for wisdom. It was clear to Solomon, wisdom is another expression for “God”. He rates ... Read More »