May we share our gifts with generosity, enthusiasm, and great love. As we grow in faith together, may it be a faith that inspires us to develop the Church, heal the wounds of others, and be a blessing in the world. As the Lord commands us to go forth and make disciples of all nations, let us start with our own families, this community of faith, and all those in need of God's grace. Together, we are called to renew the face of the earth through our prayer and works of mercy.
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We learn how to love God and others through active participation in the various activities of the parish. Our beautiful parish is the foundation of our spiritual growth. On the one hand, Jesus makes it challenging to be His disciple and is making us understand the uniqueness of our Christian vocation, a precious opportunity to be faithful to God and "neighbors" and thereby living a life-long friendship and everlasting life with Jesus, the Blessed Mother, all the Saints, and heavenly multitudes. Ironically enough, Churches with high standards attract people with high standards. We are tempted to forgo the call to faithful stewardship, faithful worship attendance, faithful sexuality, honest business practices, accurate tax returns, and compassion for the less fortunate. Today, more than a billion people gather to worship, but many are half-hearted Christians. With a few such dedicated disciples, Jesus could change the world. Jesus wants disciples who are genuinely committed to prayer and discipleship to be ruled by him as their king. When it comes to the battle for the Lord, too many church members are just sitting on the premises instead of "standing on the promises of God." Jesus does not want a large number of "halfway" disciples who are willing to do a "little bit" of prayer, a "little bit" of commitment, a "little bit" of dedication, and a "little bit" of love. Soren Kierkegaard said that many parade-ground Christians wear the uniforms of Christianity, but few are willing to battle for Christ and His kingdom. Jesus wants us to follow Him radically, which would involve leaving our self-centeredness and embracing the fact that faithfulness to Him might even cost us our life. As we get back to our busy schedules, this weekend's Gospel speaks of the importance of loyalty and allegiance to Jesus over all other loyalties, including family, self-interest, and possessions. We are preparing for the "New Academic Year," a fresh beginning for all, especially for students. Jacob, Francis, and Benjamin for covering my responsibilities in myĪbsence. I was able to visit my family and friends and spent some time with my Order priests. For most of us, the summer months never seem to last long enough, especially for students on break from classes or others who enjoy long walks on the beach during I hope you had a wonderful Summer! Well, here we are at the end of another summer.
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