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Category: Pastor’s Message

EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FOCUS: The Lord who knows us from our conception will never forget or abandon us in our time of need. There are so many things that can occupy our minds. We have many concerns as well as hopes. We are told to offer them all to God. In strengthening our relationship with the Lord, we…
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THE CHAIR OF SAINT PETER THE APOSTLE

FOCUS: There are three steps to follow when teaching our faith: be open to the Holy Spirit, be gentle, be humble. The author of the first reading instructs the leaders of the local churches. His authority to teach is based on his experience and witness. Local presbyters are advised to use God’s teaching style. Jesus…
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SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FOCUS: Choosing to follow God’s commandments will bring us to eternal life. Heeding the rules of the road is not just a mere courtesy, in many instances it is a matter of life and death. Fortunately, most people choose to obey the important rules, both of the road and of society in general. In life…
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FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FOCUS: The light of Christ shines through our good deeds. Jesus Christ is the Light of the World. We are called to reflect that light in our lives, dispelling the darkness around us so that the gloom of a fallen world may become as bright as the midday sun.