Sunday, February 16, 2014

A Word from Your Pastor - February 16


Dear Parishioners:

These days the world is watching human beings in a far off place stretch the limits of human capacity for strength, endurance and physical skills.  Nations take pride in one of their own going in for Gold, Silver or Bronze.  The “stuff” of dreams and legends is put on display for all to see.  Hopes and dreams are fulfilled in seconds and hundredths of seconds.  New hopes and dreams are created for some of those watching.  And, at the same time, the world’s best athletes experience the “agony of defeat” and the realization that some dreams are not meant to be.

As all of this is happening, we are invited to listen to the Word of God that tells us that we are created to strive for something greater than Gold and Silver and Bronze:  What eye has not seen, and ear has not heard, and what has not entered the human heart, what God has prepared for those who love him . . . .”

Human beings have a destiny that is beyond this world.  We are called to live with this awareness even as we are engaged in what this world presents to us.  As we strive to reach our own hopes and dreams, as we choose goals to achieve in our lives, we must always keep in mind that there is more to come.  We were created to know, love and serve God in this world, and to be happy with Him forever in the next.  Are we putting forth the effort to go for what is more valuable than Gold or Silver and more lasting than Bronze?

Often the media focuses in on the faces of the athletes who are waiting to see their numbers on the board or on their parents and family members as they watch their loved ones strive for victory.  How do the Saints in glory see us as we continue our earthly race for the Kingdom?  Do they see us striving for our best Time as we look toward Eternity?

Next weekend we will welcome Bishop Frederick F. Campbell for the Sacrament of Confirmation at the Noon Mass on Sunday.  Please keep our confirmands and their sponsors and families in your prayers.  May the Holy Spirit fill us all with zeal for the Kingdom!

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