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Message, Week of march 26, 2023
In this Gospel reading we are to see ourselves in Lazarus and his two sisters. Jesus uses this miracle of restoring physical life to show us that, if we truly believe and trust in Him, He will give us eternal Life. Much hope is offered to us in Psalm 23, ' The Lord Our Shepherd'.
Jesus' weeping for Lazarus is not only for His love for him but for each and every one of us when He grieves over our sinfulness. We have come to know Jesus as a very merciful God. His love for us shines through His death on the cross and resurrection from the dead when He conquers death forever. There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for His friends.
Martha and Mary blamed Jesus for not being there to save their brother. How often do we wish for Jesus to save our loved ones from death or grant us our wishes immediately? But Jesus said to Martha, “Did I not tell you that if you believe you will see the glory of God?” This question reminds us that God is a Good Shepherd who cares deeply about us, in our sorrows, just the way He comforted the sisters of Lazarus. If we put our trust in Him, He promised to be with us in our valleys as well as on our mountains. Many times in the Gospels we are told, “Be not afraid”. If only we could remember to “Let Go and Let God” work His purpose in our lives would we learn to be His children. Children of the Light!!
When Jesus asked to have the stone moved from Lazarus' tomb, Martha hesitated due to fear of the smell. Still Jesus prompted her to believe in God's glory. Failure to confess our sins and roll away our stones will result in our broken relationship with our Lord and Savior. Lent is a proper time to meet Jesus face to face in the confessional box and open ourselves up to His saving Graces. He longs to meet us there.
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from Bishop strickland
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Wisdom of Saint Theresa
"I understood that all we accomplish, however brilliant, is worth nothing without love."
St Theresa
"The work I had been unable to do in ten years was done by Jesus in one instant, contenting himself with my good will which was never lacking. I could say to [5] Him like His apostles: “Master, I fished all night and caught nothing.” 93 More merciful to me than He was to His disciples, Jesus took the net Himself, cast it, and drew it in filled with fish. He made me a fisher of souls."
St. Therese of Lisieux. Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux (the Little Flower) [The Authorized English Translation of Therese's Original Unaltered Manuscripts] (Kindle Locations 2439-2445). ICS Publications. Kindle Edition. -
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Decree Suspending the public Celebration of Mass and Enacting Other Measures
JOSEPH EDWARD STRICKLAND
BY THE GRACE OF GOD AND THE APOSTOLIC SEE
BISHOP OF TYLER
[sic] .Resuming Liturgies While Facing COVID-19
Based on the guidance from the Office of the Governor, the celebration of liturgies with the people may resume in the Diocese of Tyler on May 1, 2020, provided that health protocols and other measures are observed in order to protect the vulnerable and mitigate the risk of resurgence in our communities. Taking proper precautions to protect others is a Christian obligation of both justice and charity
The coronavirus remains a highly contagious disease. We know now that the virus that causes COVID-19 can be spread to others by infected persons who have few or no symptoms. Even if an infected person is only mildly ill, the people they spread it to may become seriously ill or even die, especially if that person is 65 or older with pre-existing health conditions that place them at higher risk. Because of the hidden nature of this threat, everyone should rigorously follow the practices specified in these protocols. The virus that causes COVID-19 is still circulating in our communities. We must continue to observe practices that protect everyone, including those who are most vulnerable.
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