St. Anthony & Our Lady of Fatima

Sound bites and slogans are with us again during a national political year.  We have to remember that running the country isn’t built on a phrase.  One may retort that the church and our faith use many buzzwords.  Our belief system encourages us to dig deep into the meaning of God is Love, Christ is Light.  Jesus is the heavenly Bread.  Jesus invites us to find rest and refreshment in him that every burden and restlessness will be eased if we surrender to his power. ~ Fr. Matt

In the Old Testament to be a holy man of God did not signify a capacity for mystical powers.  The holy man carried the word of God which is the truth.  Truth not in sense of catechism or doctrine but truth regarding how it effects our personal story on earth.    ~ Fr. Matt                                                                                                               ~ 

The preacher is called to speak to the fears and concerns of the people.  Birth, death, union, separation, love and hate are the major topics of life.  No priest or minister can save anyone.  He offers himself as a guide to a fearful people.  This guidance is the first sign of hope.  When shared, fear is no longer paralyzing.  It mobilizes us to a way of liberation in God.  ~ Fr. Matt

There is much evidence in the scriptures for the providence of God.  Manna was offered to the Hebrews, prophets and judges were guiding the people.  Jesus fed the five thousand with bread and fish.  He united the Last Supper with his dying and rising, hence a sustainable source of nourishment for His people.  We are called to continue the providence of God when Jesus offers us the admonition to “give them some food yourselves!”       ~ Fr. Matt