My dear Parishioners and all Visitors,
In today's Gospel we see a turning point in Jesus' Ministry. He is moving to Jerusalem and to the Cross and death.
His message had to be written in the hearts of His Disciples so that before He physically left this world, at least they would understand who He was and His message of salvation.for humankind.
The Disciples could not comprehend the triumph of the Cross nor the glory of the Resurrection even though Jesus had spoken plainly,---- they did not take in what they did not wish to see Jesus rebuked them for their preoccupation with earthly power---, they were way off the mark---they needed to be as little children trusting and dependent on God's love.and providence.
Today, Jesus asks us to develop the child like quality of dependence on God in the way we live. We all cling to our independence, seeking to be great and strong---"in control" of our lives. It is only when we acknowledge our total need of God and the loving care of those around us that we can take the first steps on the way to becoming truly "great"
in the Lord's service.
May God Bless each and everyone of you,
Father Joseph..
In today's Gospel we see a turning point in Jesus' Ministry. He is moving to Jerusalem and to the Cross and death.
His message had to be written in the hearts of His Disciples so that before He physically left this world, at least they would understand who He was and His message of salvation.for humankind.
The Disciples could not comprehend the triumph of the Cross nor the glory of the Resurrection even though Jesus had spoken plainly,---- they did not take in what they did not wish to see Jesus rebuked them for their preoccupation with earthly power---, they were way off the mark---they needed to be as little children trusting and dependent on God's love.and providence.
Today, Jesus asks us to develop the child like quality of dependence on God in the way we live. We all cling to our independence, seeking to be great and strong---"in control" of our lives. It is only when we acknowledge our total need of God and the loving care of those around us that we can take the first steps on the way to becoming truly "great"
in the Lord's service.
May God Bless each and everyone of you,
Father Joseph..
