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“Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? When did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? When did we see you ill or in prison, and visit you? Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.”

Outreach Ministry at Transfiguration has volunteered to be an overflow warming center to provide shelter when temperatures are below freezing and shelters have reached their capacity. As this is an emergency response, we are developing a plan to mobilize for when we can serve.

Click Here to see how you can be involved.

November 12, 2023 – 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

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This week our theme is “Are you Ready?”/ ¿Estás listo?  based on Matthew 25:1-13/ Mateo 25:1-13.

This week for Family Faith at Church, our gathering will be a little different. We are hosting Making Room at the Table, an interactive experience to to learn about the world’s distribution of wealth and the effects on world hunger

 

Opening Prayer: 

All pray the Sign of the Cross

Lord our God, you sent your Son into the world to live with us as one of us, to heal, to teach, to make us holy, and to proclaim the Good News of the coming of the kingdom. Help us to find ways to do what Jesus did: to bring joy, to lift up the suffering and to tell others about the new life that Jesus brought us. We ask this through Christ our Lord, Amen.

In addition to our prayers from the heart, our prayers for November are The Glory Be and the Morning Offering. Please pray these prayers daily to learn. The Morning Offering is a great prayer to start the day, before leaving the house in the morning.

Using the Bible, invite a family member to read the Gospel aloud.

Things to talk about:

  • Compare and contrast the actions of the wise and foolish virgins. What does this parable teach us about being prepared for Jesus’ second coming?
  • If Jesus returned today, what would he find you doing?
  • What does Jesus mean when he says, “Therefore, stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour”?

Things to do:

  • Join us at Rise Against Hunger, Saturday, November 11, read more and register
  • Find one FairTrade item this week (coffee, chocolate, tea). Look for the FairTrade Symbol on the product.
  • Plan to come to the Thanksgiving Day Mass, 10:00 a.m. to celebrate and thank God for so many blessings.
  • Write down some ways your family  can prepare for Jesus’ coming this Advent.

Closing Prayer

God of the rich and the poor, of all the human family, we ask your blessing on us as we seek to follow your ways. Help us to see the world as you do, as one family gathered at one table, ready to serve one another.  Challenge us to do what is right, to love justice, and to walk humbly with You, our God. We ask this in the name of Jesus your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.

Join us on Friday evenings, 7:00 p.m. to Pray the Rosary for Peace in the Middle East. We are praying a Rosary Novena and will continue to gather to pray the Rosary through December 8. This is a great way to learn the Rosary prayers.

Catholic Insights

Jesus promised to return to earth in glory, in the fullness of time, to gather the faithful into the Kingdom of heaven. This parable teaches us to wait faithfully, tirelessly and wisely, for he may come at any time.

Most of the writers of the New Testament believed that Jesus would return in their lifetimes. When Christ did not come right away, Christians began to consider how they should live while they waited.

To know neither the day nor the hour, but to remain prepared, is to live in hope. And although we place our hope in the Christ who is to come, we must be aware that Christ is already here. If we do not recognize Christ among us, will we recognize him when he comes again?

In Jesus’ time, the bridesmaids did not accompany the bride down the aisle. They helped the bride by watching for the groom’s arrival. Then the girls accompanied the groom into the town. The groom could arrive at any time, so it was important for the bridesmaids to have lamps and enough oil in case he came after dark.

The bridegroom in the story represents Jesus. The oil represents our faith and good works. Every day we have opportunities to serve him and our brothers and sisters in Christ in the ways we think, speak and love. The wise bridesmaids represent the faithful disciples.

The lesson for us is to treat every moment as if it might be the moment of Christ’s return. Are you ready?

Fairtrade is a term for an arrangement designed to help producers in developing countries achieve sustainable and equitable trade relationships. Look for products with this symbol. Read more, fairtradeamerica.org.

November 5, 2023 – 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time

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This week our theme is “Humbly Blessed”/ Humildemente bendecido based on Matthew 23:1-12/ Mateo 23:1-12

 

Opening Prayer: 

All pray the Sign of the Cross

Youth: Lord, Jesus Christ, in your holy face, we see the face of God.

Adults: Help us to keep our eyes always fixed on you, so that in everything we do, we may be pleasing to you.

Youth: May we love you and follow you all the way to God’s kingdom,

All: where you live and reign with God the Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever.

In addition to our prayers from the heart, our prayers for November are The Glory Be and the Morning Offering. Please pray these prayers daily to learn. The Morning Offering is a great prayer to start the day, before leaving the house in the morning.

Using the Bible, invite a family member to read the Gospel aloud.

Things to talk about:

  • What is a hypocrite?
  • What is Jesus trying to teach us in this Gospel?
  • Do you know anyone who brags? What’s it like to be around someone like that?
  • What does Jesus mean when he says, “the greatest among you must be your servant.”?
  • Who is God calling us to serve today?

Things to do:

  • Practice the virtue of humility this week. Let others go before you, when possible, and try not to boast.
  • Do a random act of kindness this week and only tell your parents/kids. (Rake leaves from a neighbor’s yard!)
  • We continue to celebrate the Saints all month. Research each family member’s Saints feast day. Look up who the Saint is for the day each person was born. Click HERE for research.
  • Watch a video together about a Saints life, Check out FORMED. Our parish has a free subscription. Available in both English and Spanish. We love the Brother Francis videos for kids. (Go to FORMED.org/signup, Enter parish zip code 30066, Select Transfiguration, Enter your name and email)

Closing Prayer

Dear Jesus,

Thank you for the examples of the Saints. I desire to join in their company, worshipping you forever in heaven. Please help me follow their footsteps and yours, Jesus Christ. Please help me to conform myself to Your image, seeking Your will in all things, as the Saints did. Please help me to devote myself, and all that I do, to Your Glory, and to the service of my neighbors. Amen.

~ Sr. Thea Bowman

October is Rosary Month. Join us on Friday evenings, 7:00 p.m. to Pray the Rosary for Peace in the Middle East. We are praying a Rosary Novena and will continue to gather to pray the Rosary through December 8. This is a great way to learn the Rosary prayers.

Catholic Insights

In this Gospel, the scribes and the Pharisees are concerned with status, position and keeping up appearances, but Jesus reminds his followers that to be a disciple means to be a servant. They have great knowledge in the Jewish law and say the right words; this is what Jesus means when he says they “sit on the chair of Moses.” Jesus points out that they preach but do not practice. This is the essence of hypocrisy.

At it’s best, Christian humility makes God present. Someone who speaks divine truth in a humble way can change a life. Humility reveals God’s presence at work in the power of the Gospel. It means to serve as Jesus did, finding joy when grace transforms another’s life. We are truly blessed in our humility.

St. Clare of Assisi, even though she was born into wealth, humbled herself to become a religious sister after meeting St. Francis. In the middle of the night, she left her parents’ home and exchanged her rich clothing for a simple habit. Francis cut all of her hair. St. Clare spent her life barefoot, owning nothing and devoting herself to prayer and the service of God. Toward the end of her life on Christmas Eve 1252, Clare was upset that her illness was keeping her from Mass in the new Basilica of St. Francis. Suddenly, she was blessed with a vision of the Mass on her wall, both hearing and seeing it miraculously from several miles away. Because of this vision, she is the patron saint of television and the patron of sore eyes. Her feast day is August 11.

October 29, 2023 – 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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This week our theme is “Heart and Soul”/Alma y Corazón based on Matthew 22:34-40/ Mateo 22:34-40

 

Opening Prayer: 

All pray the Sign of the Cross

Lord our God, you sent your Son into the world to live with us as one of us, to heal, to teach, to make holy and to proclaim the Good News of the coming of the Kingdom. Help us to live our Baptism to the fullest and to find ways to do what Jesus did: to bring joy and to help the suffering and to share the Good News of God’s love. Amen

In addition to our prayers from the heart, our prayer for October is the Act of Contrition. Please pray this prayer daily to learn. This should be one of our nighttime prayers.

Using the Bible, invite a family member to read the Gospel aloud.

Things to talk about:

  • Is it hard to love God with all your heart, soul, and mind? Why or why not?
  • Who are the neighbors in your life that you are commanded to love?
  • How do you ask for forgiveness when you fail to love God or your neighbor?
  • As we celebrate All Saints Day this week, consider the saints. In what way are they alike? Which saint stories have been most meaningful to you? Why?

Things to do:

  • This Gospel talks about love of God and love of neighbor. Count how many times you hear the word “love” at Mass today.
  • Carve Pumpkins—use creative designs to evangelize those who come trick or treating to your house through biblical images or Bible verses. Share the following reflection with your children: Being a Christian is like being a pumpkin.¨ God picks you from the patch, brings you in, and washes all the dirt off you. He opens you up and scoops out all the yucky stuff, including seeds of doubt, hate, greed, etc. Then he carves you a new smiling face and puts his light inside you for all the world to see.
  • This week, the Church celebrates the feasts of All Saints (November 1) and All Souls (November 2). Discuss the Communion of Saints (CCC 962) and share stories of some of the saintly qualities of your deceased family members. Display a few pictures in a special place to remember to pray for the souls of the faithful departed in your family.

Closing Prayer

Dear Jesus,

Thank you for the gift of family. Help us to be a holy family as your family was holy and is a model for holiness for us. Help us to love, understand, and forgive one another and to celebrate and rejoice in each other’s goodness. Help us to be a light to others and always look to love and serve you in others, especially the elderly and those who may be lonely. We ask this through your holy name. Amen.

October is Rosary Month. Join us on Friday evenings, 7:00 p.m. to Pray the Rosary for Peace in the Middle East. We are praying a Rosary Novena and will continue to gather to pray the Rosary through December 8.

Catholic Insights

Jesus, the Master Teacher, offers a direct way to the Kingdom of God. Jesus reduces the Ten Commandments to the Two Greatest Commandments. The first three commandments teach us how to love God and the other seven explain how to love our neighbor. He connects the Two Greatest Commandments by showing us that loving God means we extend care to people around us.

How can we apply these commandments to our lives? They teach us to live virtuously, as well in obedience to God.

October 22, 2023 – 29th Sunday in Ordinary

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This week our theme is “What Belongs to God?”/ ¿Qué es de Dios? based on Matthew 22:15-21/ Mateo 22:15-21

 

Opening Prayer: Life and Dignity of the Human Person Prayer

All pray the Sign of the Cross

God of all life, Help us to appreciate the great gift that is human life formed in your image, a reflection of your holiness. Help us to recognize you in all whom you have created: children not yet born, families affected by poverty and war, people of different abilities,  people from other lands, and all who are victims of hatred and racism. Help us to bear witness to the dignity of all whom you have created … for every person is fully equal in your loving eyes. May your justice reign forever. Amen.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Adapted from https://www.usccb.org/prayers/life-and-dignity-human-person-prayer

In addition to our prayers from the heart, our prayer for October is the Act of Contrition. Please pray this prayer daily to learn. This should be one of our nighttime prayers.

Using the Bible, invite a family member to read the Gospel aloud.

Things to talk about:

  • What is meant by “repay to God what belongs to God”?
  • What exactly belongs to God?
  • What are some gifts that God has given to you, and what are some ways you can serve him?
  • St. Óscar Arnulfo Romero had a preferential option for the poor. Why is it important to help the poor and marginalized?

Things to do:

  • October is Respect Life Month. Have a family conversation about the principles of Catholic Social Teaching. Click for 2 good resources for children and teens/adults. Discuss how these 7 principles help us to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
  • Block out an hour to helping at Rise Against Hunger on Saturday, November 11, register HERE. This is a meaningful and unforgettable way to show respect for Life and Dignity of the human person.
  • As a family adopt a family for the St Vincent de Paul Thanksgiving or Christmas Dinner, Read more…
  • Bring in gently used or new items for the Winter Clothing Drive for the Unsheltered, Read more…
  • As a family come to the Friday evening Rosary, 7:00 p.m. to pray for peace in our world.

Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez was born in a small town in El Salvador. From a very early age, Óscar knew he wanted to be a priest. He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of San Salvador in 1942. He quickly became a popular, well-known parish priest, editor of his diocesan newspaper, and eventually, Bishop of Santiago de Maria. In 1975, soldiers raided a village in his diocese and killed many innocent people. Bishop Romero was horrified. At the funerals of these villagers, he spoke about people’s human rights and how the military was wrong in its actions. On March 24, 1980, he was gunned down by an unknown assassin while celebrating Mass in a small hospital chapel. The day before, he had asked Salvadoran soldiers to obey God, not the government. On October 14, 2018, he was canonized a saint of the Church.

Closing Prayer

Lord God, thank you for all our blessings. Help us to see the heart of others and help to bring your love and mercy whenever and wherever we can. Amen.

Catholic Insights

Avoiding the question of lawfulness altogether, Jesus answers their question with simple logic. Then, going further still, Jesus tells them that their obligation is to pay to God that which belongs to God.

Jesus’ response to the Herodians and Pharisees suggests the ethic that Christians ought to adopt. It reminds us of the importance of keeping things in their proper perspective. Do we attach ourselves to worldly things at the expense of the love and honor that we owe to God? Before making a decision, we should ask ourselves, “How would Jesus respond?”

Did you know that modern Catholic Social Teaching dates back to 1891, when Pope Leo XIII issued the papal encyclical Rerun Novarium? There are 7 Principles of Catholic Social Teaching that focus on social justice for all.

  • 1. Life and dignity of the human person.
  • 2. Call to family, community & participation.
  • 3. Rights and responsibilities.
  • 4. Option for the poor and vulnerable.
  • 5. The dignity of work and the rights of workers.
  • 6. Solidarity.
  • 7. Care for God’s creation.

Read more, www.usccb.org.

October is Rosary Month. Join us on Friday evenings, 7:00 p.m. to Pray the Rosary for Peace in the Middle East.

October 15, 2023 – 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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This week our theme is “Come to the Banquet” based on Matthew 22:1-14,  Mateo 22:1-14

 

Opening Prayer:

All pray the Sign of the Cross

Lord our God, you sent your Son into the world to live with us as one of us, to heal, to teach, to make holy and to proclaim the Good News of the coming of the Kingdom. Help us to live our Baptism to the fullest and to find ways to do what Jesus did: to bring joy and to help the suffering and to share the Good News of God’s love. Amen.

In addition to our prayers from the heart, our prayer for October is the Act of Contrition. Please pray this prayer daily to learn. This should be one of our nighttime prayers.

Using the Bible, invite a family member to read the Gospel aloud.

Things to talk about:

  • Describe a wedding that you have attended. Explain what happens at a wedding feast to those who have never been to a wedding.
  • Why does Jesus use the image of a wedding feast to describe the kingdom of heaven?
  • In Jesus’ day, people were usually supplied with appropriate wedding garments if they didn’t bring one themselves. The man who was thrown out refused the garment and was unwilling to pay reverence to the king and dress appropriately for the occasion. What does this teach us about entrance into the kingdom of heaven?
  • What are some things that get in the way of seeing God’s invitation in our lives? What worries distract us from God?

Things to do:

  • Pull out your wedding album or pictures of a wedding you attended. Share stories about the joy of a wedding feast.
  • Help your child(ren) to remember their first invitation to God’s banquet by sharing about their baptism. Show pictures or tell them about the candle, gown, guests. Share First Communion memories. Discuss how we accept the invitation to come to God’s table every time we go to Mass and receive the Eucharist.

Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father,

Thank you for the heavenly banquet of the wedding feast that you invite us to through your son Jesus! Help us to love one another as you love us. We pray for our family and all families to be holy and look to the Holy Family for help and a model of how to love one another. Thank you for giving us time together this day as a family. We ask through your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, to bless and protect our family as we enter a new week and seek to give glory to you. Amen.

Catholic Insights

This week’s parable asks us to reflect on God’s invitation to come to the feast. God is the abundant, generous host who has prepared the banquet. How do we RSVP? What are our priorities? If this were an invitation to hang out with a celebrity, sports or music star, would we rearrange our schedules to accept that invitation?

Jesus uses the image of a big party to describe the Kingdom of God. He was trying to grab the attention of the Jewish leaders who thought they had a reserved spot in God’s kingdom because they did everything right. Jesus was telling them (and us) that God’s kingdom is not just for them, but for all.

Jesus told parables to invite people into God’s kingdom and to teach what is necessary to attain it. (CCC, 546). We have a choice to accept or reject the invitation. It is easier to claim to follow God than it is to live in humble gratitude and respond with love.

October is also Rosary Month.

October 8, 2023 – 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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This week our theme is “Vineyard Citizens” based on Matthew 21:33-43,  Mateo 21:33-43

 

Opening Prayer:

All pray the Sign of the Cross

Lord our God, just as the rain comes down to water the earth and make it fruitful, you send forth your Word to do your will in the world. May this wisdom from heaven take root in our hearts and bear fruit in holy words and loving actions. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

In addition to our prayers from the heart, our prayer for October is the Act of Contrition. Please pray this prayer daily to learn. This should be one of our nighttime prayers.

Using the Bible, invite a family member to read the Gospel aloud.

Things to talk about:

  • Who do the different people in the story represent (i.e., the landowner, servants, tenants, the son)? What does the vineyard represent?
  • Why do some people turn away from the presence of God in their lives?
  • What should we do to be good vineyard citizens?
  • If you were accused of being a disciple of Jesus, would there be enough evidence in your life to convict you?

Things to do:

Did you know… that in this Gospel, Jesus refers to the stone that the builders rejected that becomes the cornerstone? This image is taken from Psalm 118. The Psalms are central to the Jewish worship. In Psalm 118, which thanks God or his mighty deeds, the verse Jesus quotes is intended to show that God takes what may seem insignificant to humans and uses it for great purpose.

Closing Prayer

Lord, we thank you for the many unique gifts you have given each of us. We will be vineyard citizen to use those gifts to serve others, which really serves YOU. Everyday we will look for opportunities to love others.

Catholic Insights

This Gospel is a foreshadowing of the passion of Christ. This parable reminds us that we are called to work in God’s vineyard and that we should make the most of the gifts we are given. Will others be able to tell that we are Jesus’ disciples by the work that we do?

Symbolically, the vineyard represents life in relationship with God. The servants sent by the vineyard owner represent the prophets. The son who is killed by the vineyard tenants represents Jesus. The fruit of the vineyard are our acts of love, kindness, compassion and mercy. The vineyard owner is God the Father. The tenants have become so overwhelmed with the sin of pride that they don’t even remember who gave them the fertile land.

We are all challenged to be vineyard citizens and use our God-given talents to serve others, which ultimately serves God.

October 1, 2023 – 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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This week our theme is “Walk the Walk” based on Matthew 21:28-32,  Mateo 21:28-32

 

Opening Prayer:

Prayer of St. Francis (His feast is October 4)

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace:
where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
where there is sadness, joy.

O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled as to console,
to be understood as to understand,
to be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive,
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen.

In addition to our prayers from the heart, our prayer for October is the Act of Contrition. Please pray this prayer daily to learn. This should be one of our nighttime prayers.

Using the Bible, invite a family member to read the Gospel aloud.

Things to talk about:

  • Tell why you think which son was right?
  • What does walk the walk mean? Do actions speak louder than words?
  • Why are the actions of the second son worse than those of the first son?
  • What does this story teach you about the mercy of God?

Things to do:

  • This week may a sincere effort to follow through on what people ask you.
  • Focus on your actions this week to make sure they reflect the love in your heart.
  • Take your pet to the pet blessing on Saturday, October 7, 10:00 a.m. by the St. Francis Garden.
  • If you don’t have a pet, sit down with your family and create a list of blessings, writing down everything for which you are grateful. Add the list to your prayer table/space.

Trivia Question of the Week…. Who designed the first nativity set? (Hint: His feast day is October 4)

Closing Prayer

Lord, we thank you for your love and patience with us. Give us the gift of selflessness this week, we pray that our actions and the way we treat others reflects the love in our hearts. Help our actions to be the same as our words, if not louder. We will promise to do our very best to Walk the Walk. Amen.

Catholic Insights

This Gospel contrasts what it means not to just say yes but also to follow through on God’s word.

In this parable, Jesus is teaching the Pharisees about their inability to recognize the kingdom of God. He tells a parable and poses a question. They answer correctly, but it convicts them for their failure to heed the call of John the Baptist.

The situation Jesus poses is rather straightforward. Given the same task by their father, one son asserts his disobedience in words, but then obeys in his actions; the second son obeys with his words, but disobeys in his actions. The question that Jesus poses is pointed and direct: Which son did what the father wanted? All would agree that “actions speak louder than words” and that even if his words were disobedient, the son who did the work as ordered did the father’s will.

Jesus’ conclusion is also direct. The chief priests and elders, the ones who speak most often about God, did not act accordingly. They did not respond to the message of repentance announced by John the Baptist with a change of heart. Instead, John’s message was heeded by those you would not expect to repent—tax collectors, prostitutes, and other sinners. Because of their actions, these sinners will enter the Kingdom of God ahead of the religious leaders.

Jesus could ask us the same question. Do our words indicate our obedience to God? If not our words, do our actions? God desires a full conversion of heart, that our actions (and our words) will give evidence of our love for God. This week make an effort to follow through on things people ask of you. Let’s pray for each other to Walk the Walk.

September 24, 2023 – 25th Sunday in Ordinary

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This week our theme is “The First will be Last and the Last will be First” based on Matthew 20:1-16,  Mateo 20:1-16

 

Opening Prayer:

Lord our God, you sent your Son into the world to live with us as one of us, to heal, to teach, to make us holy and to proclaim the Good News of the coming of the Kingdom. Help us to live as your disciples and to find ways to do what Jesus did: to bring joy, to lift up the suffering, and to tell other people about the new life Jesus has brought us. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

In addition to our prayers from the heart, our prayer for September is the Hail Mary. Please pray this prayer daily to learn.

Using the Bible, invite a family member to read the Gospel aloud.

Things to talk about:

  • Does treating people fairly mean treating everyone the same? Why or Why not?
  • Why were the workers who started early in the day angry?
  • What effect does envy or jealousy have on a friendship?
  • In the story, the landowner wanted to make sure that no one was standing idle. What lesson is Jesus trying to teach us about this?

Things to do:

  • Donate a food item you love to the St Vincent de Paul Food Pantry..
  • Make slow cooker Mac and Cheese – let the slow cooker do the cooking while you focus on time with your family. Click, for recipe.

Closing Prayer

Lord, we thank you for your generosity. Help us to see others they way you see them and not judge by our standards, but by yours! If we all have enough, there is enough for everyone.

Catholic Insights

“My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways, my ways, says the Lord.”

In this Gospel, Jesus illustrates this same divine mercy in the parable of the workers in the vineyard. The daily wage for laborers was enough for a small extended family of several adults and children to purchase bread and vegetables for the day’s meals with a bit left over. The vineyard owner was making sure all his laborers could eat regardless of the work they did. His concern was for the effects of the wage. Jesus teaches us that God’s mercy is not a currency to be earned but a generous gift to support the life of any who humbly ask for it. This is a hard lesson in our culture. Only by trusting in Christ and living his Gospel will the truth of God’s Word make any sense. The first will be last, and the last will be first.

Did you know… that the US bishops’ document Economic Justice for All states that the economy is one of the primary places we live our faith? Deciding where to work, how to spend our money, which products we buy, and what charities and causes we support shows our commitment to loving our neighbor and building local and global communities guided by justice and peace.

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