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December 27, 2009 - Feast of the Holy Family Sunday
My Dear People,
The feast of the Holy Family is a stark reminder of the present
demonic attack on the family life of the Church. Christians everywhere
are feeling the constant assault on the traditional, dad, mom, and
children biblical model. The so called political "tolerance"
of our atheistic pagan culture tells us that pre-marital, extra
marital. homosexual, and similar unions are to be respected and
accepted. Like the dysfunctional relations we find in hell, these
models are be hailed as "alternative" way of living;
protected by civil law. This doesn't even include the assault on the
womb through the murdering of the Holy Innocents by cloning and
abortion. Jesus came to set us free. There has never been a greater
time in human history, when this "freedom" from sin and
death, has been so essential. As we look to the Holy Family for divine
intervention, pray prayers of protection over all of your family
members. Ask Mary and Joseph to help your family to be sanctified and
purified through their holy intercession. Pray, Pray, Pray!
Entrusting
you to the care of Our Lady,
Fr. Mark
May
we be grateful for all the blessings that have come into our lives
during the past year; recognizing that God has surely given us more
than enough to share.
December 20, 2009 - 4th Sunday of Advent
My Dear People,
Today's Gospel focuses on the feast of the Visitation; the second
Joyful Mystery of the Most Holy Rosary. Here we find Mary eager to
encounter Our Lord's promise fulfilled within the womb of her cousin
Elizabeth. Upon entering the room with Elizabeth, the very sound of
Mary's voice stirred St. John the Baptist within her womb. Elizabeth
cries out, "Blessed are you, Mary, among women; and blessed is
the fruit of your womb, JESUS!" This confirmation of intrauterine
human life, puts our culture at odds with the Gospel, if not targets
us for condemnation. Pagan legislators and elected officials,
beginning in the Capitol, voted in position by their constituency,
continue to attack life within the womb through pagan legislation.
Even the so called Health Care Reform, continues to target innocent
human life within the womb. We must vote out all who fail to head the
words of the Gospel; the WORDS of everlasting life. It is our moral
duty and obligation, to replace all PRO DEATH elected officials with
those who will protect both the Constitution of the United States, and
the Holy Innocents within the WOMB. How many more Holy Innocents must
be martyred before we WAKE UP..? If a chastisement is imminent for our
world, who could not see the cause. Please continue to pray and
sacrifice for the end of all abortion and cloning in our nation.
Entrusting
you to the care of Our Lady,
Fr. Mark
May
we strive daily to pray for an end to all abortion and cloning in our
nation.
December 13, 2009 - 3rd Sunday of Advent
My Dear People,
The Third Sunday of Advent is "Guadete Sunday". Guadete, in
Latin, means to rejoice. To be in joy again, presumes victory over
suffering and spiritual death. Unless you have been given an acute
awareness of your own need to be purified through suffering, and
sanctified through rising to New Life in Christ, you probably have
never truly rejoiced. Being born again in Christ, requires complete
surrender to the Divine Will of Our Lord. Like Jesus, we are called to
die to sin and death, so we may be lifted up by Him. Wealth and power
give the "illusion" of safety and security. Remove the
wealth and security, and what remains? There we find the focal point
of the Christian Life. As fragile as our health and wealth are, both
can be taken in the flash of an eye. A complete financial collapse of
our nation's economy, could strip us of everything OVERNIGHT. Then,
where would we find our peace and security? For those born again in
Christ's Death and Resurrection, it is found only in Our Lord Jesus
Christ. Our peace cannot come from our pocketbooks. Seek the Lord
while He may be found. Trust only in Him. In doing so, we will then
find true Joy.
Entrusting
you to the care of Our Lady,
Fr. Mark
May
we take time to be grateful to Almighty God, who is the ultimate giver
of all good things.
December 6, 2009 - 2nd Sunday of Advent
My Dear People,
"A voice cries out in the wilderness; Prepare the way of the
Lord!" This is the call of Isaiah in the Old Testament readings
this Sunday. The work of the future Messiah, would be apocalyptic;
valleys filled, roads made straight, and all flesh able to SEE God.
What was last by Adam and Eve in the Garden, would be restored someday
by the coming Messiah. When Jesus came upon the scene 2000 years ago,
many expected a great military leader. They sought a political
negotiator. Disappointed were they, when in a manger, He was born. How
could this poor family of no nobility, produce the Saviour of mankind?
But so it was ordained by the Father. So many missed Jesus in the
manger. They were blinded by sin and pride. We still miss the signs of
the times today. Many live in complete darkness, ignorant of Jesus'
Eucharistic Presence among us. Where is the nobility in Consecrated
Bread of Life? And so the confusion continues for many, even among
many Catholics laity and priests. Don't miss Jesus this Advent. He
longs to be close to you and I. Visit Him often in the Blessed
Sacrament. Allow Him to fill you with PEACE!
Entrusting
you to the care of Our Lady,
Fr. Mark
May
we resist the lure of holiday advertising and instead concentrate on
the message of simplicity and trust that is found in the Christmas
manger scene.
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