BREAKING NEWS – THE GOSPEL IS GOOD NEWS
There is so much bad news out there that can be overwhelming!! The Gospel is GOOD NEWS and our faith brings us the grace and presence of Christ who never disappoint us. God heals, is on our side, empowers us and walks with us not only to embrace the GOOD NEWS but to share it with those around us—especially those who are in most need. Our family of parishes is a place for us to experience and become the GOOD NEWS that the world needs. Let us turn to the Lord and place our trust in Him. Let’s celebrate and be generous with the GOOD NEWS!
HOMILY #1
THE GOSPEL IS GOOD NEWS & JESUS HEALS
Fr. John begins this message series by emphasizing that the GOSPEL is GOOD NEWS in a world so distracted by negativity and bad news. We see bad news all over the place and in our own lives. The Gospel is Good News that never disappoints and Jesus heals our hearts and lives when we turn to Him. May we always seek His love and healing so that we can love and heal others.
SHIELD OF FAITH BLOG POST
Check out Fr. John’s blog post for the first homily of this message series. Fr. John talks about how the Gospel is GOOD NEWS and how Jesus heals our lives—Click here to read it.
HOMILY #2
GOD IS FOR US
Fr. John continues this message series reflecting on prayer as our faith language in which we speak to God and we listen to him. We know that God is on our side and works for us and with us so that we can live the best life ever—even when God says no to our prayers sometimes!!
SHIELD OF FAITH BLOG POST
Check out Fr. John’s blog post for the second homily of this message series. Fr. John talks about the power of prayer as our language of faith—-there are five important dynamics of prayer that we need to keep in mind.—Click here to read it.
HOMILY #3
GOD FILLS IN THE GAPS
This weekend Fr. John continues in this message series focused on the the GOOD NEWS of the Gospel. This weekend he reminds us that we all have cracks and gaps in our lives—but God fills these gaps when we seek the Lord out with humble and open hearts.
SHIELD OF FAITH BLOG POST
Check out Fr. John’s blog post for the third homily of this message series. Fr. John talks about how God fills in the cracks and the gaps in our lives and how we are called to help others. May we be humble like the tax collector in the Gospel we hear this weekend.—Click here to read it.