My dear Parishioners and all Visitors,
Today's Gospel of Mark illustrates the symbolic nature of Jesus' teachings. By using shocking examples (cutting off one's feet, plucking out of eyes)--Jesus was ramming home a significant truth.
Eliminating sin from one's life requires drastic measures ----often it requires painful choices and life- changing action.
Sin is not simply a problem of behaviour. Sin separates us from God, others and our truest self---in short, sin is an offence against our Creator God and must be taken seriously. In this day and age, sin is regarded as a bit out-dated and totally at odds with modern society where "anything goes" and to behave sinfully is "not so bad!" To walk in the way of the Lord can be difficult.
Let us ask ourselves “where do I see the effects of sin in my life and in our world. Am I willing to change with God's help"?
May God Bless each and everyone of you,
Father Joseph.
Today's Gospel of Mark illustrates the symbolic nature of Jesus' teachings. By using shocking examples (cutting off one's feet, plucking out of eyes)--Jesus was ramming home a significant truth.
Eliminating sin from one's life requires drastic measures ----often it requires painful choices and life- changing action.
Sin is not simply a problem of behaviour. Sin separates us from God, others and our truest self---in short, sin is an offence against our Creator God and must be taken seriously. In this day and age, sin is regarded as a bit out-dated and totally at odds with modern society where "anything goes" and to behave sinfully is "not so bad!" To walk in the way of the Lord can be difficult.
Let us ask ourselves “where do I see the effects of sin in my life and in our world. Am I willing to change with God's help"?
May God Bless each and everyone of you,
Father Joseph.
