A Desire for Heaven I write to deadlines and to available space. I allot the time and space required for the project and move on. For many, especially those who procrastinate, this is difficult to do. Many people yearn to achieve things, but they don’t burn.In today’s Gospel, the rich, young man yearns for salvation, […]
The Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Read Post »
Our seminarian, Brother Henri is requesting help from our parishioners. A short survey on our parish website would give Brother Henri information for a special project that he is completing for his studies. Thank you for your anticipated help! “As a part of my study upon my pastoral experience at St. Thomas More Parish, I
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Sunday, October 6th at 2:00 p.m. All parishioners are invited to be part of an important pro-life witness on Sunday, October 6th. Our parish community will join thousands of others across Chain” for one hour, praying and peacefully witnessing to the sanctity of all human life.Please join us on Sunday, October 6 from 2:00 to
I’m holding my sleeping granddaughter while contemplating the lines from today’s Gospel. “Whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it.” She hasn’t learned to consciously listen for God’s voice, yet she communicates God’s grace. Just by being alive and resting in divine presence, she teaches me that
The Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Read Post »
In Today’s second reading, James addresses “you rich people,” describing the punishment that awaits those who exploit others. Tragically the world continues to be flooded by exploitation and oppression. It is fitting that this reading falls on the 110th World Day of Migrants and Refugees. Conflict, socio-economic crises and natural disasters continue to displace millions
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Seeing Jesus As He Is! As someone who wears glasses, I know that it doesn’t take much for them to become ineffective. They might just have been cleaned but eat a salad and they are suddenly spotted with dressing; or go outside in cold weather and they are fogged up. Likewise, our ego can prevent
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A mind like God Today’s Gospel has Jesus expressing some pretty strong words for Peter. When Peter challenges what Jesus is telling the disciples about his death and resurrection, Jesus tells him that he thinks like humans and not like God. “Get behind me, Satan” is so strong, it’s easy to see that it’s not
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Our annual International Food Bazaar will take place on Saturday, September 14th. Raffle tickets are being sold after all weekend Masses. The cost for 20 tickets pre-Bazaar is $20.00. Tickets will also be available at the Bazaar although at a greater cost (15 tickets for $20.00).Invite your family and friends and come out and enjoy
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Ephphatha! Oh, THE POWER of a simple word! “Ephphatha!” Jesus says in today’s Gospel, and with that one word, the deaf man’s life changes forever. No longer would he be set apart, isolated from everyone around him. No more would he have to endure the looks that said his disability was somehow his own
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World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation In today’s Gospel, Jesus is encouraging us to listen and understand that the deepest desires of our hearts are reflected in our everyday actions, words and decisions. He is stirring our hearts and inviting us to reflect on the source of our spiritual well-being. Are we
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