St. Anthony & Our Lady of Fatima

Encyclopedia Britannica defines law as a discipline and profession concerned with customs, practices, and rules of a community that are recognized as binding by the community. Jesus presumes the observance of Ten Commandments as a minimum requirement. Today we celebrate his messianic presence among us are reminded of how much he has graced us and of the more to which we are called. ~ Fr. Matt

Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.  Connatural Knowledge comes from being the person we are.  Jesus called his disciples to live in such a way that others would experience the saving presence of God.        ~ Fr. Matt

As human beings there is a perennial appeal for independence, self rule, determining ones own direction, goals, and priorities.  The readings today encourage us not to glory in our own self reliance but a dependence on God.  The Divine is creator, redeemer, and sanctifier.  We are sinners in need of redemption and renewal.             ~ Fr. Matt

The Pope has established this Sunday as raising up the scriptures.  Scripture has been used to justify misogyny, racism, homophobia and violence.  The list goes on and on.  We need a hopeful and Cosmic interpretation of scripture.  Jesus read between the lines to find and follow God’s mercy, inclusion, and compassionate justice.  Relationship and transformation are the pillars of Jesus’ viewpoint.    ~ Fr. Matt