J.M.J.
Dear Friends in Jesus and Mary,
“His master summoned him and said to him, ‘You wicked servant! I forgave you your entire debt because you begged me to. Should you not have had pity on your fellow servant, as I had pity on you?’ Then in anger his master handed him over to the torturers until he should pay back the whole debt. So will My heavenly Father do to you, unless each of you forgives your brother from your heart.”
To forgive is a sign of closeness to God. Each of us must forgive as Jesus Christ forgives us. We will not enter Heaven unless we forgive. There is no resentment in the Next Life. Persistent lack of forgiveness causes the soul to become black in sin, while forgiveness gives a healthy hue to the soul. So, do not delay. Be reconciled to God and neighbor.
+May the Soul of Juanita Kirby rest in peace, and may her Family and Friends be consoled by the Holy Family of Nazareth! Also, in your charity please pray for the Soul of Father Paul Mankowski, S.J., who recently died.
+Let us pray for Michael Grove, Father Jonathan Venner, Elizabeth Bullard, Father Daniel Wolfgram, Marilyn Finley, Monsignor Stephen Barnett, Father Daniel Moris, Diane Moen, Father Dana Christensen, Father Ken Lulf, Ugo Cavallero, Father John Rader, Kathy Engerbrecht, Bishop James Conley, Noelle Martinez, Monsignor James Doyle and Analis Dannen.
+This Monday and Tuesday are two of the greatest days of the year: The Exaltation of the Holy Cross (14th); Our Lady of Sorrows (15th). Please, if you can, make the Stations of the Cross on Monday and pray the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary on Tuesday, with some self-denial thrown in for good measure.
+Please pray for all students and teachers who begin the C.R.E. year in our three Parishes.
"What is Your Question?"
By Father Ben Miriam
Q. I heard this saying: "Life is short, and death is sure. The hour of death remains obscure. A soul you have, and only one, if that be lost, all hope is gone. Waste not time, while time shall last; for after death 'tis ever past. All-seeing God, your Judge will be, and Heaven or Hell your destiny. All earthly things will speed away, Eternity, alone, will stay." I was somewhat frightened when I heard it. Do you have any advice?
A. To quote Padre Pio, whose Feast is on September 23rd: "Pray, Hope and Don't Worry." Pray daily. Receive the Sacraments worthily and often. Love and venerate Our Lady. Forgive those who harm you. Share the Catholic Faith with your family members. Do penance for your sins. Avoid temptation. Have Masses offered for the Faithful Departed. And trust in the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Who wishes to take you to Himself in Paradise.
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