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These are the conditions for each of us to win at the game of life. If we wish to enter and share the joy of the wedding feast, we must live so as to love God above all things and our neighbor for God’s sake. This is what Jesus means
Deacon Barney Deacon Matt
We are born with the potential to love; but we are made for a deeply personal love! Love is not simply an emotion; but rather is a skill we can develop. Jesus challenges us to do that, and his Death and Resurrection make it possible! St. John Paul II said
“Give…to God what belongs to God.” (Mt 22:21) Jesus tells us today give to Cesar what is Cesar’s but to God what is God’s. He invites us to justice at every level. He responds to this fundamental need for justice by going to its root. Have we allowed ourselves to
Friends, the Father invites you to the wedding banquet of the Lamb, who was slain and now is living. He invites you to share his joy. How will you and I respond to his invitation to joy? Today, we are faced with the stark realization that perfect joy is possible,
Deacon Barney Deacon Matt (Part 3 of a 4 part Homily Series on Joy in the Letter to the Philippians) (Part 1) (Part 2)
Want to have Joy even in the midst of suffering? Humbly regard others as more important than yourselves! (Part 2 of a 4 part Homily Series on Joy in the Letter to the Philippians) (Part 1)
Joy comes from being with the Lord and he makes himself findable at every moment. Even in the midst of profound suffering nothing can steal your joy with out your permission. You can be with Jesus in that moment (Part 1 of a 4 part Homily Series on Joy in
We are called to remember our forgiveness and help other know the love of God. People are hungry for Jesus. As a 20th century evangelist said, “Evangelism is just one beggar telling another beggar where to find food.” As good watchmen, we are called to point the way to the
Homily from the 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time What the Lord says of Ezekiel is true for each of us as well, “I have appointed you a watchman.” We are to watch out for each other. We are to help each other to heaven. There is an urgency to this
The mission of St. Mary Catholic Church is for all to KNOW, LOVE AND SERVE our Lord Jesus Christ; provide for the Catholic Educational needs of our children and adults, and proclaim the Good News of His Saving Grace to all we encounter.
