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Browsing the August 2023 archive of Fr John's Weekly Message

Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 27, 2023

Posted by SJE Admin on 8/28/23

Dear Friends,

The 21st Sunday is a crucial weekend to reflect on the true nature of the Catholic Church and how Jesus intended it to be. Peter again shines in the bright light as he acknowledges Jesus to be the Christ, the Son of the living God. For this ... Read More »

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 20, 2023

Posted by SJE Admin on 8/22/23

Dear Friends,

Today as we enter into the 20th Sunday, Year A, we are very happy to receive our children in Faith Formation Classes. I thank the parents for their sacrifice and for their love of the Lord. I kindly request you to bring your children/ grandchildren for Masses ... Read More »

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 13, 2023

Posted by SJE Admin on 8/14/23

Dear Friends,

We are back on track to the Ordinary Times after a break to accommodate the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord, which took precedence over the 18th Sunday. Today we celebrate the 19th Sunday and we are treated to another amazing passage where Jesus walks on ... Read More »

The Transfiguration of the Lord, August 6, 2023

Posted by SJE Admin on 8/07/23

Dear Friends,

Today being the 6th August, we celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord as it occurs 40 days before the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, 14 September.

Let us continue to read together the Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation of Pope Benedict XVI entitled: ... Read More »

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 30, 2023

Posted by SJE Admin on 7/31/23

Dear Friends,

On this 17th Sunday we come to know that the kingdom of heaven is more precious than gold and silver. It is worth selling everything we posses to continue the rule of God and treasure it above all else.

Let us continue to read together the Post-Synodal ... Read More »