S2: Fifth Sunday of Easter

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

S2: 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time

We have been in Ordinary Time for a while, though we had many solemnities and feast days in May and early June. We are now firmly in this season, where green is the color de jour. Green is a symbol of hope and life, the promise of eternal life with Jesus, who came and conquered death so we can live in heaven with Him forever. While Jesus was here on Earth, he sent the 12 Apostles out to proclaim the Gospel. He gave them all they needed to do His mission, and He provides for each and every one of us, just like the Apostles. Gospel: Matthew 9:36—10:8 #Catholic #Homily #Mission #Apostles #Green #OrdinaryTime #Hope #Life

S2: Corpus Christi

When we come forward for Communion, we enter more deeply into the Body of Christ. Our Lord purifies our souls, granting us the even greater unity with Him, becoming what we consume. This is not just so we can fulfill the command He gave us, but so we can go out on mission, to bring all to Christ. "Sweet Jesus in the Eucharist, my little visitor, my eyes cannot see your loving face, but my heart is very sure. With all my love, I welcome you into my heart, Jesus. Come and talk awhile. I have so much to say. Amen." (In "My First Interactive Mass Book" by Jennifer Sharpe & Candace Camling) Gospel: John 6:51-58 #CorpusChristi #Catholic #Body #Blood #Soul #Divinity #Jesus #Eucharist