It’s Time to Say ‘YES’ to God
Friends,
Paul challenges us in the Epistle today to say “YES” to God. It is very hard to follow all of Jesus’ sayings. Jesus asks us to deny ourselves and to share our blessings with others. It is not easy saying “YES” all of the time, but that is truly the way to peace of mind. Jesus knows that we are weak. Sometimes we pray fervently (especially when we want something). However, most of us are neither hot or cold, but merely lukewarm. I believe that St. Paul expects us to answer the call of Jesus with a resounding “YES.” Most of us willingly sacrifice for our children, our spouse, our family. We really should put Jesus into this family picture. Your church is also a part of your family. It is in church that we hear the Word of God and receive the Body and Blood of Jesus. What am I giving back to the Lord??? We have all been blessed more than 90% of the people in the world. I am positive that Jesus expects us to share our blessings with others. That is saying “YES” to the Lord.
Lent is just around the corner. We have scheduled two Masses each weekday: at 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. We have Stations of the Cross each Friday after the 8 a.m. Mass. We have asked Mark Price to come to our parish once again to learn more about the early followers of Jesus. We have invited the Salesian Franciscan Mystery players to help us pray the Passion. Get ready to say “YES” to some of these special moments with Christ.
Peace,
Fr. John Maxwell
