Catechetical Corner

Parish news and updates for the week

Parish news and updates for the week

"Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be."

Parish news and updates for the week

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Parish news and updates for the week

Then he said to them, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions." Luke 12:15

Parish news and updates for the week

Parish news and updates for the week.

In the gospel we encounter a home visit by Jesus to the house of Martha and Mary. In this story we see that Martha is doing all the acts of hospitality by herself, and is concerned that Mary is not assisting her. Although hospitality is a key component of living the Christian life, it must not overshadow learning and spending time with the Lord. It is of long tradition that Martha and Mary reflect the two components of living the Christian life. Martha represents the active, while Mary reflects the contemplative. We are called to seek a balance in living the Christian life.

by Kathleen Cook | Jul 14, 2019 | Catechetical Corner In answer to the question Who is my neighbor? Jesus responds with one of the most well known stories in the New Testament: the parable of the Good Samaritan. This story illustrates the virtue of mercy as we see that no barriers of race, social standing, or wealth can block the love, mercy, compassion, and care that we owe to our neighbor. The message is clear: every human being is our neighbor! We are called to be actors of God’s mercy despite the social pressures we might experience.

July 07, 2019 by Ms Kathleen Cook Joy is the operative word in the Gospel selected for today. This joy is the fruit of a job well done, announcing to those who chose not to hear the Good News that God’s Kingdom is near. The missioning of the 72 is steeped in joy, for Jesus sent them out to announce great news and alerts them to the abundant harvest to be gathered. The Lord sent them out and gives them warning, but also assures them that they will be successful, and indeed they are for when they return they are rejoicing over all that they were able to accomplish in the name of Jesus. This commission is also ours and we will also be able to rejoice in the same success that is rooted in our belief in Jesus Christ.