Father Michael's Thoughts This Week

WEEKLY THOUGHTS 19th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

AUGUST 10, 2025

Dear Friends,

Welcome to the celebration of the 19th Sunday in Ordinary time and the second Day of the Lord in the month of August. The Gospel Reading of this Sunday Luke 12: 32-48 continues with the key principles in life to attain the kingdom or eternal joy Jesus has prepared for us, his disciples on the judgement day.

In the Gospel Reading of last Sunday Jesus states that our merit for heaven on the judgement day will depend on how we have extended generosity to others. One should never behave like the rich greedy man who failed to share the abundant harvest with the poor and needy. He instead chooses to hoard it.

Jesus again advises us to sell off our possessions as a way of detachment and give alms to the poor.  Jesus sets this as a condition to attain the kingdom.

Jesus sets before us the guidelines for the coming of the kingdom.  He wants us to be ever prepared for his coming. That one must always be watchful for the return of the Master. Being watchful means a call to prayer, sharing the gifts and blessings God has given us with others, seek God’s mercy and forgiveness and reconciliation. Consistent living of faith and obedience to God is a call to all disciples of Jesus.

Have a great week.

Mass time to celebrate the Assumption of Mary to heaven Friday August 15th, 2025:

Holy Infant 10:00 AM

Shepherd of the Hills 6:00 PM