Are we willing to give up everything ...

My dear Friends in Christ,

Are we willing to give up everything that we have to follow Jesus? Some would be disciples asked to follow Jesus. Jesus tells them that the road to following Him will not be an easy one. God’s call was urgent, and Jesus’ disciples must be willing to renounce everything for the sake of the kingdom. Are we willing to detach ourselves from whatever holds us back to follow Jesus? While many of us may not need to give up the comfort of our own home and bed to follow Jesus, we, nonetheless, must be willing to part with anything that might stand in the way of doing God’s will. Jesus’ grace is sufficient and His love is strong. There is nothing greater we can do with our lives than to place them at the service of the Lord and Master of the universe. We cannot outmatch God in his generosity. The Lord Jesus offers us a kingdom of lasting peace, unending joy, surpassing love, enduring friendship, and abundant life. Is there anything holding you back from pursuing the Lord and his will for your life?

I wish to thank Father Martin O’Reilly for pinch hitting for Bishop O’Connell last week on our Feast Day of Corpus Christi. Special thanks to Renee and the Choir for enhancing the Liturgy. Also, thanks to the Arts and Environment crew for making our Church look so beautiful. It was a wonderful beginning for the Eucharistic Revival for our Parish and the Diocese.

Our next parish blood drive will be coming up soon. Please refer to the bulletin for further details.

May God bless you all,

Father John