Browsing the May 2024 archive of Pastor's Message
Ascension of the Lord, 2024
Posted by Christy .. on 5/06/24
My Dear People,
The Gospel is Mark’s version of the famous “Great Commission” (Matt 28:16-20), often jokingly referred to as the “Great Omission,” because so often we, as Christians, fail to carry it out. Nonetheless, although great human failures have hindered the spread of the Church, the Body of ... Read More »
6th Sunday of Easter, 2024
Posted by Christy .. on 5/06/24
My Dear People,
Today Jesus speaks to us about love. That word, often misunderstood, is explained in a variety of ways. The Greeks had at least three words for “love” – “Phila”, “Eros”, and “Agape”. “Phila” is the reciprocal brotherly love we share with our friends and family. “Eros” ... Read More »
5th Sunday of Easter, 2024
Posted by Christy .. on 5/06/24
My Dear People,
Today we have the true vine discourse. What is of importance to us is that the branches remain united to Jesus, the “true vine.” This is a very important example. Jesus illustrates that anyone who is not with Jesus will wither and die. A branch not ... Read More »