Archive for September 2022
We Belong to You
Sunday, October 2, 2022 | By Rev. Michael P. Hanifin Readings: HAB 1:2-3; 2:2-2-4; PS 95:1-2, 6-9; 2 TM 1:6-8, 13-14; LK 17:5-10 The Scripture readings this weekend challenge us to live as committed, intentional, and mission-minded disciples focused on serving God and building His Kingdom in our Saint Joachim community. They also show us…
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27th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2022
How can we use our gifts for great good?
Sunday, September 25, 2022 | By Rev. Michael P. Hanifin Readings: AM 6:1A, 4-7; PS 146:7-10;1 TM 6:11-16; LK 16:19-31 We have all been given great power by God in the form of Time, Talents, and Treasure. The readings this weekend remind us that this power is meant to be used for great good. And,…
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Praying in Portugal…
How to live in imitation of Christ
Sunday, September 18, 2022 | By Rev. Michael P. Hanifin Readings: AM 8:4-7; PS 113:1-2, 4-8;1 TM 2:1-8; LK 16:1-13 or LK 6:10-13 Have you ever been warned about the dangers of mixed-up priorities? The Scripture readings on this 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time are so very clear on the necessity of putting God first…
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Catechetical Sunday 2022
The personal, passionate, merciful love of God
Sunday, September 11, 2022 | By Rev. Michael P. Hanifin Readings: EX 32:7-11, 13-14; PS 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 19; 1 TM 1:12-17; LK 15:1-32 or LK 15:1-10 The readings on this 24th Sunday in Ordinary focuses on the personal, passionate, and merciful love of God which should fill us with unending gratitude to Him. This…
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