Dear Parishioners,
This Gospel this weekend reminds us that faith is not about the quantity but about the quality. It is not about how much faith we have but about how we live our faith.
We are called to trust in God’s power and to put our faith into action. We are also reminded that as followers of Christ, we are called to serve others and to do so without expecting anything in return. We should strive to live our lives in a way that glorifies God and reflects his love and mercy to others.
Peace be with you!
God Bless,
Fr. Cyrus
Dear Parishioners,
In the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard, a landowner hired workers throughout the day, and at the end of the day, all of the workers are paid the same wage, regardless of how long they worked.
We are all called to work in God’s vineyard, but the reward is not in the amount of work we do or how long we have been doing it. The reward is found in the relationship we have with God and the joy of doing His will.
Let us remember that God’s ways are not our ways, and His sense of justice may not always align with ours. Let us strive to work in His vineyard with joy and humility, knowing that our reward is found in the relationship we have with Him.
Peace be with you!
God Bless,
Fr. Cyrus
Dear Parishioners,
The Gospel this weekend speaks of the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation. Peter asks Jesus how many times he should forgive his brother who sins against him, and Jesus responds by telling him to forgive not just seven times, but seventy-seven times.
Jesus then tells the parable of the unmerciful servant, who was forgiven a huge debt by his master, but refused to forgive a much smaller debt owed to him by a fellow servant. This parable teaches us that we must always be willing to forgive others, just as God has forgiven us. We must let go of anger, resentment, and bitterness towards others, and instead show them the same mercy and love that God has shown us.
Peace be with you!
God Bless,
Fr. Cyrus
Dear Parishioners,
In this Sunday, the Gospel Jesus is teaching his disciples how to settle disputes in the Church. Jesus talks about forgiveness, reconciliation, and the importance of unity within the community of believers,instructing his followers to approach those who have wronged them directly and to seek resolution.
Jesus also emphasizes the power of prayer and community, declaring that where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them Matthew 18:20.
Let us remember the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation in our own lives and in our communities and let us strive to follow Jesus’ example in settling disputes with love and compassion.
Peace be with you!
God Bless,
Fr. Cyrus
Dear Parishioners,
In this weekend’s Gospel Peter respondes as a human and does not understand that Jesus speaks of a divine perspective. Jesus calls for self-denial and taking up crosses and following Him with complete dedication.
Peter is one of Jesus’ close followers, and he did not like the idea that Jesus said he had to suffer and die. Peter tried to stop Jesus from this. Jesus tells Peter he is not seeing the big picture. He is focused on earthly things, not God’s divine purpose. Jesus says following Him means accepting challenges so we can move towards the kingdom of God.
The readings remind us that true fulfillment comes from aligning our lives with God’s will and trusting in His promises, even in the face of challenges and adversity. As we gather for Mass, let us pray for the grace to be humble and generous, following the example of Christ.
We look forward to seeing you for Mass as we come together as a community to worship and give thanks to God.
Peace be with you!
God Bless,
Fr. Cyrus
