Our Gospel today tells the story of Zacchaeus, the tax collector turned saint! In Jesus’ day tax collectors were a despised lot. They worked for the Romans, the Gentile power who ruled their land. Tax collectors would supplement their income with a surcharge. This despised man was so eager to see Jesus that he climbed Read More
Today’s Gospel reading is the account of the Pharisee and the tax collector who both go up to the temple to pray. The difference in their prayer is striking. Reread this passage and note the difference not only in their words but in their attitudes. The prayer of the tax collector is every believer’s prayer: Read More
Do you own or do business with a company other parishioners might like? We are seeking sponsors for our Evening with the Friars, A Taste of Italy fundraiser! What sponsors might appreciate is the fact that the signage, program ads, table cards and recognition in parish slideshows that are available to sponsors at different levels Read More
The Gospel parable about the widow’s persistence in petitioning the judge is directed toward changing his mind so that he will act and render a just decision. Our prayer is not about changing God’s mind, however. Rather our persistent prayer is about a faithful relationship to God that “expands us and our expectations of how Read More
Please bring the needs of our parish community and ministries into your thoughts and prayers this October.
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