Our first reading this weekend focuses our attention on the universality of God; His universal call to all peoples, all whom He has created and desires to have come home to Him in Eternal Life. The Book of Numbers also directs us to consider the power of God’s Holy Spirit that it is not limited by time and space but rather as is God is semi-eternal
For nearly 5 years now I have had the privilege to work with our Archdiocesan Catholic schools and our parish-based faith formation leaders. I have learned so much from all of these dedicated Catholic workers. I asked Archbishop Coyne if I might now return to parish work fulltime, and he graciously accepted my resignation and provided for my return to fulltime parish ministry effective October 1. It is my “sure and certain hope” that I will not see torches at the rectory after this announcement?!?
This Sunday’s readings prepare us to reflect on Christ’s identity and our own identity as a Catholic as well as on our faith in general and the cost of being a follower (disciple) of Christ in the world around us.
Each reading this weekend is replete with symbolism, especially the Gospel, which should help us to dig deeper into the meaning—the why behind the thou shalt nots of our faith.
Our gospel this Sunday is rich in Catholic tradition illustrated by a man who is deaf and mute, who comes to Jesus by the faith of others, and then there is the resulting praise of others. These are all important faith-filled issues to consider
Law, Order & Life. It appears that Law & Order isn’t just a popular, long running TV series or a political agenda, but that law and order has a purpose in our spiritual lives, so let us listen to God’s love explained in Sacred Scripture.