Sunday Reflections & Parish Updates
Come to the Table
Jesus speaks to us this week of God’s desire to invite us in, and we should imitate him and do the same.
They Will Respect My Son.
This week Jesus tells a parable reminding us of the importance of seeking holiness.
Son, Go Out and Work In the Vineyard Today"
God invites us to join him in the work of the Kingdom today.
"Are you envious because I am generous?"
This week we hear about workers in a vineyard and are reminded to be grateful for God’s generosity, even if it isn’t directed as us.
"So will my heavenly Father do to you"
The Lord assures us that the amount we forgive directly affects how much we are forgiven.
"Love is the fulfillment of the law."
May love be the source of our interactions with others, even when they are tense.
"Whoever wishes to come after me..."
Jesus reminds us that following after Him will involve hardship.
"Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah."
Like Peter, we are all called to lead and to do so with both boldness and humility.
Observe what is right, do what is just
Let us remember that the Kingdom is open to ALL people, no matter race or nationality.
Announcement About Feast of the Assumption
The Assumption is not a Holy Day of Obligation in 2026.
Lord, save me!
Let us try to recognize God both in the big and the little ways we encounter Him.
"Give them some food yourselves."
God can take what we have and multiply it to do amazing things!
Lord, I love your commands.
This week Jesus tells us the Kingdom is worth staking everything for.
"Jesus proposed another parable..."
Jesus continues his use of parables to teach us about our place in building the Kingdom!
A sower went out to sow…
Jesus is the fullness of God’s revelation, and speaks to us in ways we can understand!
“Come to Me”
As we celebrate our nation, Jesus calls us to remember he is “meek and humble of heart.”
Forever I will sing the goodness of the Lord
May our hearts become more generous in order to imitate God, who has been so good to us!
“Jesus’ heart was moved with pity for them”
This week we will hear a lot about the love that God has for humanity…
"We, though many, are one body"
In the Eucharist, we are united into one Body with all Christians who have ever received the Body and Blood of Christ!