Dear Parish Family,

The Gospel this weekend reminds us of the need to include all and to break down barriers so our communities become more welcoming to those who may feel excluded.

Jesus’s mission extends beyond Israel, embracing all people who believe in Him He wanted to teach the disciples an important lesson. Jesus taught them that true purity comes from the heart, not from external rituals.

The example of the Canaanite woman helps the disciples understand when Jesus praises her great faith, showing them that God looks beyond religious laws, and customs to value what comes from the heart. We should not feel discouraged and defeated, nor ever give up praying to Jesus. For if we put all our trust and truly put our faith in Him, He will always respond to us.

Peace be with you!

God Bless,

Fr. Cyrus

Dear Parish Family,

In this week’s gospel Jesus invites all of us to step out in faith and trust. Like the disciples we are invited to take a look at our own faith journey. Jesus reminds us to take courage, trust in Him, and step out in faith.

Even when our faith is weak, we can reach out to Him, knowing that He is always ready to save us.

By recognizing Jesus as the Son of God, we can find strength, knowing that He walks with us through the storms of life, guiding us safely to the Him.

Peace be with you!
God Bless,
Fr. Cyrus

Dear Parish Family,

This weekend in the Gospel of Matthew we hear about the Transfiguration. Jesus began to explain to the disciples that He needed to go to Jerusalem, where He would suffer and die, and then raised on the third day.

Jesus was preparing the disciples for what was going to happen in their lives also, even though they were not able to fully grasp it. The Transfiguration of Jesus gives his disciples a glimpse of his glory.

“Christ’s Transfiguration aims at strengthening the apostles’ faith in anticipation of his Passion: the ascent onto the ‘high mountain’ prepares for the ascent to Calvary.” (CCC 568)  Jesus is constantly preparing us for what is in the days before us. It is also directed to us to increase our faith, hope and love for Him and to empower us in times of hardships and doubt.

We need to listen to Jesus and interpret our world through His teachings. How we understand ourselves, each other, the kingdom of God, and our mission in the world needs to come from paying close attention to Jesus.

“This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!”

Peace be with you!
God Bless,
Fr. Cyrus

Dear Parish Family,

The Gospel this weekend talks about treasures and those who would sell everything to obtain them.

The reign of God is a treasure of immeasurable value. Nothing can compare to it on earth. Possessing that treasure demands from us a total commitment if we are to preserve it. We must develop a willingness to give up everything for the Kingdom.

Through the Gospel, we come to know and understand the real meaning of life, the will of God for us each day, and the most important things we must do to secure our eternal salvation.

The kingdom of heaven is so valuable that people who know its value will make great efforts and give everything they have to get it. We must seek the Kingdom of God as the most valuable of all treasures.

But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Matthew 6:33

Peace be with you!
God Bless,
Fr. Cyrus

Dear Parish Family,

This weekend we hear three more parables.

We hear of God’s abounding kindness and never-ending patience that none of us deserves but which we receive anyway.

God has creating us and gave us a free will. God hopes in us and believes that the fruit we can bear is worth all that can go wrong.

This is where God’s mercy comes in. God knows our hearts. God knows why we do what we do, and God is still prepared to offer us the utmost generosity in judgment. God is full of mercy, kindness and forgiveness. He sees us as human beings not fully good or fully evil.

We are the ones who accept His love and try our best to be faithful to Him. We all will coexist until the final judgment, as the weeds among the wheat.

We need to cultivate an attitude of trust and patience in God’s work, knowing that even the smallest efforts can yield remarkable results. Through our words, and actions, we can spread the “yeast” of love, hope, and faith to others.

Peace be with you!

God Bless,
Fr. Cyrus