Dear Parishioners:
These days I find myself preaching more and more about the unique relationship God has with each one of us. In times past, I have mentioned how, as I grew up in a family with 8 children on earth and a sister in Heaven, I became more and more amazed at the way my parents were able to be a different set of parents for each of us. My parents worked with each of us according to our needs. When we would complain about another sibling getting a “treat” and Mom, in particular, would just look at us and say, “Do you want us to treat you all the same?” and we would remember the special treatment we received at some point and then have to admit that we were happy being treated differently.
God looks at each one of us and loves us uniquely. He has so arranged the world that we need one another. Each one has gifts and talents that are meant for the whole earthly enterprise. Learning how to cooperate with one another and how to put our unique gifts at the disposal of everyone, we are building up the Kingdom of God together. The divisions and rivalries that are characteristic of these times are truly pointless. We are not meant to be competitors or rivals, but rather brothers and sisters who help each other along the way to the Kingdom.
I want to thank all who have offered their gifts and talents for the good of our St. Timothy community. We want to be sure that everyone is able to contribute. God has a plan for us together and we can only accomplish that plan when we are all heading the same direction. Let us work together to create a community that prays together, a family that cooperates and makes use of the gifts of all. We can truly accomplish great things.
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