Category: Pastor’s Message

In an old episode of “The Simpsons,” Superintendent Chalmers is fired, and Principal Skinner is promoted. The Springfield school board needs to find a new principal. It’s not likely they would hire just anyone off the street to run Springfield Elementary – would they? When Homer Simpson becomes principal, he dresses as an educator in…
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An elderly couple was seen sharing a single hamburger, fries, and a drink. The husband cut the burger in half and divided the fries into two equal piles. As he ate his portion, his wife took sips from the shared drink. Other patrons in the restaurant took pity and offered to buy them another order.…
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A CCD teacher was introducing the Ten Commandments to her young students. After explaining the command to “Honor your father and mother,” she asked the class, “Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?” A bright young boy’s hand shot up. “thou shall not kill?” Today’s Gospel story reminds…
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The Global Poverty Act of 2007 never made it into law. One of its goals was to reduce by one-half the proportion of people who live on less than $1.00 per day. This would have required the United States to add billions a year to its overall spending on humanitarian aid. Today’s Gospel challenges us…
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Clint Eastwood’s 1992 movie “The Unforgiven” tells the story of a former gunslinger who is trying to reform his life. He marries, quits drinking and begins to raise a family. But his wife dies, and he is not very good at farming. He feels unforgiven as the ghosts from his quick-draw past haunt him. Unable…
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