Parish Blog

Dear Friends in Christ,

Today, we contemplate how both human and supernatural love can grow in us, given that we use the same heart to love both man and God.

Generally speaking, love starts to grow in the human heart with the progressive discovery of that which is attractive in the other person: their friendliness, their goodness. This is the case of the “boy who has five barley loaves and two fish” (Jn 6:9). He gives Jesus all he has with him, the bread and the fish, because he has let himself be won over by his attraction to Jesus. —Have you truly been won over by Jesus?

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Dear Friends in Christ,

Today, the Gospel invites us to discover the importance of resting in the Lord. The Apostles were returning from the mission on which Jesus had sent them. They cast out demons, cured the sick and preached the Gospel. They were tired and Jesus told them: “Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” (Mk 6:31).

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Dear Friends in Christ,

Yes....I am going to ask for money...

First, let me say thank you for your generosity and support of St. Mary’s! Our parish has always enjoyed a reputation for its generous support of our parish and our ministries, and this past year has not been different. Your financial support makes all of our efforts possible, stretching our reach and bringing the God’s mercy to so many who need it. It provides for the upkeep of our buildings and literally keeps the lights on in this divine enterprise. It allows us to pay our employees a decent and fair wage. Your gifts do this!

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Dear Friends in Christ,

“A prophet is not without honor except in his native place and among his own kin and in his own house” (Mark 6:4)

Through his life and words, a prophet always brings an air of novelty, a new plan, which if taken seriously puts our old habits and false securities in crisis. That is why he makes many people uncomfortable. Jesus arrives in Nazareth after a long journey of apostolic work and amazing miracles, but in his hometown, he finds opposition from his relatives. They reject his message and even the messenger. It’s the carpenter’s son! “Where did this man get all this? What kind of wisdom has been given him?” (Mark 6:2)

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