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| Mission Statement: "Go therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of time." |
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| Pastor's Note | ||||||||||||
This past week, Bishop Doherty forwarded a new website sponsored by the National Conference of Catholic Bishops about the Sacrament of Marriage. As marriage is under attack today, we would all do well to familiarize ourselves with the Church’s teaching that is clearly given on this site. . .[more] |
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| Reflection of the Week | ||||||||||||
Today’s scripture readings are all about love – love of God and love of neighbor. “Beloved, let us love one another, because love is of God,” the second reading tells us. In the gospel, Jesus Himself commands us, “As the Father has loved me, so I also love you. Remain in my love. …This I command you: love one another.” Our lives as Christian disciples simply must be founded in and formed by love. Love is the basis and the driving force of the stewardship way of life. Because God loved us, He has given us His only Son as the gospel reminds us today. In addition, He has given each one of us innumerable other gifts, solely because He loves us. So, in love of Him, we use those gifts for His greater glory. We follow His example, and give of ourselves – offering our time, talent, and treasure in loving service of our neighbor. As Christian disciples and stewards of God’s many gifts, we live lives of love. |
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