St. Theresa Catholic church

Today’s Gospel talks about how the Kingdom of God will bless the children of God that are using their life here on earth for the sole purpose of giving their lives in service to God. This reminds us that we don’t need to have all the earthly things here on earth to be happy for God is ion those who suffer the most. In the Gospel, it talks about how blessed are those who are poor and needy for they will have the kingdom of God in their next life. The truth is that we need to be living a good life here on earth to be given a chance to enter heaven. We need to cultivate our souls more by helping the sick, the needy, the abandoned because God is present in each and every one of us, and give your service to your fellowmen, it’s an act of loving God through your neighbor.
The Gospel also clearly tells us that if we live a life full of solitude her on earth, up in heaven there is only happiness. If we live our lives in poverty here on earth, then the richness of heaven will be ours. If we give mercy to one another, then the Kingdom of Heaven will show mercy upon us. If we are persecuted here on earth because we live the life of Christ and others are trying to pull us down, then in heaven there is no more death, instead of eternal life. So, we all must live humbly and make sure that we only do good deeds and prepare our souls because upon death, we will be sentenced based on the weight of what we did here on earth.
My brothers and sisters in Christ, living a holy life as what our saints did when they were still alive is not that easy. We need to make sacrifices and we need to face many obstacles upon our way to holiness. The only reason we have to survive is that God is the center of everything we do. Do not think of your own happiness, instead give a little glimpse of light to the people who most need our helping hands. 
 
 

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"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.

 DO ALL THINGS FOR THE GLORY OF GOD

OUR PASTOR:
Fr. Francis O'Dowd
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OUR ADDRESS:
10138 Union Grove Rd.
Gladewater, TX 75647

CONTACT US:
Rectory: (903) 845-2306
Fax: (903) 845-7126
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