Merciful Like the Father 5

This is the final message for the first part of the Merciful Like the Father series. The second part of the series will begin September 11th when we begin talking about the Spiritual Works of Mercy.

Merciful Like the Father 4

Here is the second to last of the first part of the Merciful Like the Father Series on the Corporal Works of Mercy. The second part of the series will be on the Spiritual Works of Mercy and that begins September 11th.

Merciful Like the Father 3

I was informed that I never posted this...  Here's last Sunday's message, part three of the Merciful Like the Father Series.

Merciful Like the Father 2

In this second of the Merciful Like the Father Message series we reflect briefly on two more of the Corporal Works of Mercy: Comfort the Sick and Bury the Dead.

Merciful Like the Father 1

this is the beginning of a new two part message series entitled Merciful Like the Father - which is the same as the motto for this Jubilee Year of Mercy called for by Pope Francis. During this first part of the series I will be reflecting on the Corporal Works of Mercy. Today we begin with Feeding the Hungry.

Trademarks, Brands & Tattoos 3

This is the third and final part of this series about the tasks or behaviors that we as a Community of Believers value. Today: Service.  How will you serve your parish community?

Trademarks, Brands & Tattoos 2

Finally...  I don't know if my internet connection, a problem with YouTube, or a problem with my computer - but uploading this file has taken much longer than usual!

So, here's part two...

It might seem that I contradict myself by talking about being a welcoming community while at the same time offering the opportunity to get off the bus if these behaviors are not something an individual is willing to do.

Remember this: evangelization, discipleship, and service (next Sunday) are essential aspects of being a FOLLOWER of Jesus and by extension part of the parish of St. John XXIII here in Tamaqua.  My message is already longish, if I were to give an extensive list of how to do this things, how to evangelize, how to be an intentional disciple, or how to serve I would need days because the list would be limited only by the imagination of anyone wanting to do these things. Consequently, I offer only a few practical thoughts about each behavior.

Another aspect of "being on this bus" is the reality that everyone is on a different place on their journey toward holiness and sainthood. Therefore, a simple WILLINGNESS to be an evangelist, an intentional disciple, a servant is what counts, as well as finding ways to make those behaviors an important part of life. It is this that guarantees a seat on this bus.

Finally, ONE reason why I post these recordings is so that parishioners who hear me each Sunday can have the opportunity and means to hear the message again so that they can catch all that I said. When we listen to one sentence we often miss the next because we are still thinking about the first. Being able to listen to the message again enables you to catch what you missed. Catching what you miss may very well help to clear up any confusion about what I say.