Listen to the homily here.
Notes:
Notes:
30thSunday in Ordinary Time
“The LORD is a God of justice, who knows no favorites. Though not unduly partial toward the weak, yet he hears the cry of the oppressed.”
· Earlier this week our Bankruptcy was settled between our Diocese of Duluth and Jeff Anderson’s business
· And Bishop Paul Sirba asked each of us to read his letter to each of you
Read the letter
A couple of comments from me, your Pastor
· Thank you for your prayers for those who have been hurt and abused during the last almost four years…please continue to pray for them as they, and their families, are our brothers and sisters
· Also, please pray for those who acted with the egregious acts as we are to pray for both the victims and the persecutors as Jesus Christ taught us to pray all, our friends and our enemies
· Thank you also for your offering financial support
· Like Bishop wrote, while our bankruptcy is done, the process continues for our brothers and sisters whose lives are not done
o “The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves.”
· Finally, Jesus taught us today about an essential parable with a Pharisee and a tax collector
o As each of us are sinful, we must continue to pray on our journey towards Jesus Christ: “O God, be merciful to me a sinner.”
· We must continue to be diligent to protect our family, our children, especially to root out any physical, emotional and mental illnesses to work together with a safe environment
· If you notice anyone that may be hurt, please call the police and be an advocate for those who are scared to speak
Let us offer our prayers at Mass today and forward for our brothers and sisters who have been hurt, and as Bishop wrote: “No amount of money can ever heal the suffering of these innocent brothers and sisters of ours. Only Jesus, the Divine Physician, can do that. But it can serve as a sign of repentance and accountability and solidarity.”
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