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Dear Brothers and Sisters:
We are on the twenty eighth ordinary Sunday. The first reading tells us that the first and foremost gift of the Spirit of God for us is wisdom. In order to receive and accept this gift we must repeatedly pray. Once we receive this gift we appreciate it and realize the truth that wisdom is above power, wealth, health, light and all other things. How do we consider the gift of wisdom by the Spirit and do we long to acquire and utilize this gift and grace of God for our daily growth?
The second reading tells us about the power of the word of God. Words, while invisible, are powerful. They point beyond themselves to truths and realities outside the material universe. With words we can take on a new status, enter into new states of being, or disclose who we are and what we are about. The reading tells that God’s word is living and powerful and it can penetrate into the depths of our being. So how do we allow the word of God to impact and inspire our lives?
The Gospel is an answer to the question, “what must one do to attain eternal life?” People across the globe who believe in eternal life might have a similar question. Jesus comes out with a vivid reply to the rich young man who asked this question, primarily to follow the commandments of God and then willingly give up everything, including riches and wealth, to attain eternal life. It is difficult to attain eternal life for those who are attached to this materialistic world rather than to those who are detached from them. How do we wish to respond to this invitation of Jesus? What is our priority - wealth or eternal life?
Fr. Aloysius Royan Anthony
Fr. Aloysius Royan Anthony
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St. Mary's School Fall Rummage Sale Drop-off
NO EARLY SALES! Donation Drop-offs ONLY!
Friday, October 11 - 7AM-5PM in St. Mary's CCC
St. Mary's School Fall Rummage Sale
Saturday, October 12 - 7AM-3PM in St. Mary's CCC
Grandparents' Day Mass
Friday, October 18 @ 10:00AM at St. Mary
Family Mass
Sunday, October 20 @ 9:30AM at St. Mary
All Saints' (Vigil) Mass
Thursday, October 31 @ 6:30PM at St. Augustine
All Saints' Day Masses
Friday, November 1 @ 8:45AM at St. Mary
Friday, November 1 @ 6:00PM at St. Mary