St. Anthony & Our Lady of Fatima

In John’s gospel we hear the word Paraclete as the Holy Spirit. It means comforter, counselor, teacher, guide, helper, and advocate.         ~ Fr. Matt

There is a saying that goes , put four women in a kitchen and you’ll get five ways  of setting the table & cooking the food. We develop expected ways to do things so everyone will feel comfortable. In a multi cultural society as described in readings the Jews from the diaspora spoke Greek like the gentiles. There was conflict and confusion. All this was resolved by gathering together to understand one another.  

   ~ Fr. Matt

Following the voice of the Good Shepherd leads us into the heart of suffering and conflict.         ~ Fr. Matt                                             

This Sunday has been designated Mercy Sunday.  The effects of this celebration does not come from Sr Faustina  or other exterior sources. The change to living mercifully comes from within , our hearts, wills, and minds.      ~ Fr. Matt