Pastor's Note| 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time| October 27, 2019

Posted by Parri Van Dyke on 10/25/19

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

            In this Sunday's Gospel reading, we see what happens when our primary motivation in whatever we do is not love but self-centeredness. "Whoever exalts himself will be humbled." Sooner or later, self-exalting people get humbled, whether they realize it or not. They are ... Read More »

Pastor's Note| 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time| October 20, 2019

Posted by Parri Van Dyke on 10/18/19

In this Sunday's Gospel reading, God promises to secure the rights of his faithful ones who seek his justice. When we're abused, neglected, rejected, abandoned, or falsely accused, God comes to our rescue. And speedily, he says! What? He's not helping you fast enough? Is he breaking his promise ... Read More »

Pastor's Note| 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time| October 13, 2019

Posted by Parri Van Dyke on 10/11/19

In this Sunday's Gospel reading, why do nine out of ten healed lepers not return to Jesus to thank him? Maybe they had run off to tell their families and friends about the miracle. Perhaps they were busy trying to convince their families and friends that they really had ... Read More »

Pastor's Note| 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time| October 6, 2019

Posted by Parri Van Dyke on 10/04/19

This Sunday's Gospel reading is disturbing. After doing a lot of hard work and offering it for the glory of God, the last thing we want to hear from him is: "You're an unprofitable servant."

            Think of how hard you work. Whether it's at home or for a ... Read More »