![]() All are invited to attend.Ĭhallenging: In his homily on November 2 for All Souls Day, Pope Francis asked us to reflect “if our desires have anything to do with heaven.” He went on to say, “Often, out of convenience or comfort, we tend to tone down Jesus’ message, to water down his words. The names of the priests who have gone before us will be read beginning at noon. Even nature, such as the falling of the leaves, reminds us to consider the end of all things.ĭeceased: Our memorial Mass for the deceased priests of the diocese is scheduled for Thursday, November 10, at 12:05 pm. The Church uses the end of the liturgical year as a time to reflect on the end of life. The reason is that the end of November is the end of the Liturgical Year with a new year starting the First Sunday of Advent (this year, Advent begins on November 27). Souls: The month of November is traditionally a time in which the Church remembers those who have died as we commend them to the love and mercy of God. They were welcomed by applause from the students and faculty after Mass on Tuesday. ![]() Mary’s Catholic Grade School students in Salina processed to Sacred Heart High School with their saint costumes on. Marching in: Speaking of saints, the song when the “saints come marching in” was on my mind when the St. Loving God and our neighbor are the foundation for holiness. Paul tells us, “For this is the will of God, your sanctification” (1 Thes. This is what brings us ultimate happiness.Įveryone: The heart of the Vatican II document Lumen Gentium is the universal call to holiness, embracing all baptized Christians. Saints: French Catholic novelist Leon Bloy said, “The only real sadness, the only real failure, the only great tragedy in life, is not to become a saint.” As we celebrated All Saints Day on November 1, it is a reminder that the deepest desire of our hearts is to be a saint. Their love for each other is a sign of God’s love for us. What a joy to witness so many couple’s love for one another. ![]() This happens because of God, and with, in, and through God couples will enjoy this perfect union with each other.Īnniversaries: Speaking of marriages, I thoroughly enjoyed celebrating the marriage anniversary Masses in both Salina and Hays over the past couple of weeks. In heaven our body and soul will be perfected, as will our relationships. This does not mean that we won’t be united with our spouses. Questions: Some Sadducees pose the question to Jesus in this Sunday’s Gospel, “Now at the resurrection whose wife will that woman be? For all seven (brothers) had been married to her.” Jesus replies that “When the dead rise, they will neither marry nor be given in marriage.” In the Book of Revelation, Jesus, as Bridegroom, invites his people to be with him for the eternal wedding feast.
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