Teachers and coaches have an innate quality of wanting to help others succeed. I have taught people who wish to become Catholic. There have been a couple of occasions when the new Catholic intends to become a teacher.
They attend a four-year class with the diocese called Lay Pastoral Ministry Institute. I have seen them take courses to become catechists. Witnessing someone’s journey of growing in their love for Jesus and the Church is a source of immense joy and inspiration!
We don’t have to be catechists to stand up for the faith we received from Jesus and the apostles. The time will come for each of us when society tests our love for Jesus.
Our Church cannot change divinely revealed truths in morality and doctrine. Jesus made Peter and his successors the Rock on which He built His Church. Our faithfulness to the Rock is our faithfulness to Jesus.
Like the candidates to become Catholic who choose to become catechists to share their faith, we too must make the courageous decision to acknowledge Jesus before others. “Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will acknowledge before my heavenly Father. But whoever denies me before others, I will deny before my heavenly Father.” This act of courage empowers us and strengthens our faith.
Gospel Challenge:
Jesus never caved when people threatened his life for speaking the Truth. Like our Lord, the Church grows during times of persecution. Jesus widens our hearts to embrace our persecutors and those who hate us with love.
It is enough for the student to become like his teacher for the disciple to become his master. Pray, my friends, for the strength and COURAGE to persevere to the end.
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Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Saturday, 14th Week in Ordinary Time
July 12, 2025, Matthew 10:24-33
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071225.cfm
Like the Master – like the Teacher
Teachers and coaches have an innate quality of wanting to help others succeed. I have taught people who wish to become Catholic. There have been a couple of occasions when the new Catholic intends to become a teacher.
They attend a four-year class with the diocese called Lay Pastoral Ministry Institute. I have seen them take courses to become catechists. Witnessing someone’s journey of growing in their love for Jesus and the Church is a source of immense joy and inspiration!
We don’t have to be catechists to stand up for the faith we received from Jesus and the apostles. The time will come for each of us when society tests our love for Jesus.
Our Church cannot change divinely revealed truths in morality and doctrine. Jesus made Peter and his successors the Rock on which He built His Church. Our faithfulness to the Rock is our faithfulness to Jesus.
Like the candidates to become Catholic who choose to become catechists to share their faith, we too must make the courageous decision to acknowledge Jesus before others. “Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will acknowledge before my heavenly Father. But whoever denies me before others, I will deny before my heavenly Father.” This act of courage empowers us and strengthens our faith.
Gospel Challenge:
Jesus never caved when people threatened his life for speaking the Truth. Like our Lord, the Church grows during times of persecution. Jesus widens our hearts to embrace our persecutors and those who hate us with love.
It is enough for the student to become like his teacher for the disciple to become his master. Pray, my friends, for the strength and COURAGE to persevere to the end.
Love Your Neighbor!
Fr. Rick Pilger, IC
pastor@bscchurch.com
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