Browsing the September 2018 archive of The Pastor's Note
Pastor's Note| 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time| September 30, 2018
Posted by Parri Van Dyke on 9/28/18
Jesus says in this Sunday's Gospel reading that whoever is not against us is for us. The reality of this often takes us by surprise in unexpected partners. On the one hand, it can seem like someone is against us when really they are not. For example, when someone ... Read More »
Pastor's Note| 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time| September 23, 2018
Posted by Parri Van Dyke on 9/21/18
In this Sunday's readings, we face wickedness: jealousy destroying what is good, selfishness causing harm to others, and pride squashing those who get in the way. The first scripture covers the evil doings of outsiders who oppressed the Israelite nation. In the Gospel reading, Jesus predicts the evil doings ... Read More »
Pastor's Note| 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time| September 16, 2018
Posted by Parri Van Dyke on 9/14/18
This Sunday's second reading defines the doctrine of faith and works. Works without faith, no matter how good the works are, don't get us into heaven. Some of us try to earn our way into God's heart by serving in church activities, saying all the "right" prayers, and so ... Read More »
Pastor's Note| 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time| September 9, 2018
Posted by Parri Van Dyke on 9/07/18
The readings for this Sunday show us God's concern for the disabled. How closely do we share in his concern for them? We're all disabled, one way or another. We can have eyes that see and still be blind. In fact, the scripture from James shows us just how ... Read More »