Browsing the September 2020 archive of The Pastor's Note
Pastor's Note| 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time| September 13, 2020
Posted by Parri Van Dyke on 9/11/20
Jesus' message In this Sunday's Gospel reading explains a line from the "Our Father" prayer he had taught earlier (Matthew 6:12): "Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us." The strongest word here is "AS" -- the same as, just like, in equal measure. If ... Read More »
Pastor's Note| 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time| September 6, 2020
Posted by Parri Van Dyke on 9/11/20
This Sunday's readings all speak of the need to stand up for what is holy and right and true in a way that that invites others to turn away from sin. If we don't, we indirectly play a part in the sins he or she commits, and we will be held ... Read More »
Pastor's Note| 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time| August 30, 2020
Posted by Parri Van Dyke on 9/11/20
This Sunday's first reading is one of my personal favorites. I have often felt the way Jeremiah does here. I have yelled at God, "You duped me, O Lord, and I let myself be duped!" And I allow it again and again. "You knew this would happen, Lord! Why ... Read More »