Archive for October 2022

Sunday, October 30, 2022 | By Rev. Michael P. Hanifin Readings: WIS 11:22-12:2; 2 THES 1:11-2:2; LK 19:1-10 We live in a polarized and divided world today.  It seems that people are at odds with one another, and nations at odds with other nations.  In the climate in which we find ourselves, it is easy…

Sunday, October 23, 2022 | By Rev. Michael P. Hanifin Readings: SIR 35:12-14, 16-18; 2 TM 4:6-8,16-18; LK 18:9-14 In last week’s readings we were encouraged to remain persistent and constant in our prayer life. Today we focus on the proper attitude of a faith-filled person at prayer. In the Gospel passage from Luke, Jesus…

Sunday, October 16, 2022 | By Rev. Michael P. Hanifin Readings: EX 17:8-13; PS 121:1-8; 1-4;2 TM 3:14-4:2; LK 18:1-8 The four pillars of any parish transformation include hospitality, prayer, formation, and service. Today’s readings show us the immense value of prayer and the privileged place it must have in each individual lives and in…

Sunday, October 9, 2022 | By Rev. Michael P. Hanifin Readings: 2 KGS 5:14-17; PS 98: 1-4;2 TM 2:8-13; LK 17:11-19 An attitude of gratitude is the key to a Christian’s way of life. The readings this weekend demonstrate the power and vital importance of gratitude in the life of the intentional Christian disciple, for…