S2: Fifth Sunday of Easter

S2: 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

God is pouring out his graces on all people at all times. It is up to us to tend to it and allow it to take root in our hearts. It is our prayers that cultivate these seeds in our hearts. In the family, it is important to cultivate a life of prayer and have an openness to life, just as we have an openness to grace from our Lord. In the United States, we are honoring families with Natural Family Planning (NFP) Awareness Week. A unique gift and responsibility contained in the marital vocation is stewardship over the powers of life. NFP respects the integrity of married love and the gift of life. Learn more: https://www.usccb.org/topics/natural-family-planning Gospel: Matthew 13:24-43 #Catholic #Jesus #Grace #Prayer #Family #Life #NFP #NaturalFamilyPlanning

S2: 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

We aren't simply observers. We need to live out our faith in Christ. Our Blessed Mother is the perfect example of this. We can read in the Bible all of the examples of how she lived out her faith, not only in good times but also in very difficult times. Sacramentals, or devotional items, are one way to remind us to follow our faith in Jesus. The Brown Scapular symbolizes our commitment to lead a holy life in alignment with Christ. Gospel: Matthew 13:1-23 #Catholic #Jesus #BlessedMother #Faith #BrownScapular #OurLadyofMtCarmel #HolyLife

S2: 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Fr. Jacob Charalel from the Diocese of Kohima visited our parish this weekend to share his mission for the northeast part of India bordering Myanmar. In the gospel, Jesus reassures his flock. Our lives are often marred by the many experiences that make us tired and want to give up. This week, Jesus reminds us that God doesn't abandon us, but is there to hold us during our troubled times. We need to trust in Him and approach Him with humble hearts. Gospel: Matthew 11:25-30 #missionary #mission #India #Kohima #Gospel #Catholic #Jesus #Rest #Trust

S2: 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Enduring pain and suffering is not a slogan that will attract many people today. But Christians have a different view. Jesus isn't interested in catchy slogans or making false promises. He is interested in saving souls. We all have crosses; how do we accept them? Gospel: Matthew 10:37-42 #Catholic #Homily #Cross #Pain #Suffering #Christian #Jesus #SavingSouls

S2: 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time

The Gospel today speaks about fear. Our own fear of man, their thoughts and opinions, can take over our focus. We read in the First Reading about the prophet Jeremiah, who was attacked by his own people as he spoke the Lord's words given to him. This wasn't the first or the last time people have been persecuted and martyred by others for the faith. Pick up your cross every day and follow Him. Gospel: Matthew 10:26-33 #Catholic #Homily #Cross #Martyr #Fear #Persecution #Jeremiah