Sunday, August 11, 2013

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

My Companions pray with me: LORD, this is a hard Gospel! No one desires division among friends, family, or even communities of work or play. Every one says they want the truth. I guess the division You bring unveils the hypocrisy of our sin. Help us love and bring You glory, forgive us our comfort in lies, thank You for all Your gifts, and please provide our needs as we serve the needs of others.

Birthdays: Margie (Czarnecki-Norton) Pintek (8/16). Anniversary: Michele & Mike Lay (8/12).
 
Keeping In-touch: I guess we had a normal week, whatever that is? I played some tennis, celebrated Gary's birthday and toasted "good-bye" to neighbors, Eric, Chrisy, & Chloie.
The Readings: Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Some Commentary: Fr. John Foley, S. J.
My comments and an invitation for your comments:  Jesus, as Fr. Barron says, compels a choice. Too often we "domesticate Jesus." This Gospel challenges us to know Jesus and make Him the center of our lives.
 
An Invitation: Hopefully, this blog enriches your celebration of the Liturgy at the gathering of your community each week. We do not field many "Comments, Reflections, Insights..."  Sharing your thoughts and feelings on the Gospel may enhance your celebration even more. I have another gift for you: I'll build you a small group Gospel sharing site for groups of 4 to 8 people. See an example here.
Become a Host or Hostess for your Gospel sharing group this week.
John

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