The thought comes to me now and then, “What would my life be like, and what would I be like if I weren’t Catholic? I value the faith God planted in my heart and soul during my Baptism. I thank Him for my Mom and Dad, who were faithful to their faith. I remember Dad putting on a suit and going to Mass on Sunday. Back then, Mom would wear her little white veil over her head and say the Rosary before Mass.
Today’s gospel tells us that parents brought their children to Jesus, and he laid hands on them and prayed. Praise God that Mom and Dad brought me to Jesus. If they hadn’t practiced their faith, Jesus most likely would not have laid His hands on my head through the bishop and ordained me to be His priest.
Among all the things Mom and Dad did for me, I am most thankful for the faith they passed down to me from their parents. Who or what would I be like without that faith today? It is the only thing that will help me reach heaven and be with them forever.
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What if I Wasn’t Catholic?
The thought comes to me now and then, “What would my life be like, and what would I be like if I weren’t Catholic? I value the faith God planted in my heart and soul during my Baptism. I thank Him for my Mom and Dad, who were faithful to their faith. I remember Dad putting on a suit and going to Mass on Sunday. Back then, Mom would wear her little white veil over her head and say the Rosary before Mass.
Today’s gospel tells us that parents brought their children to Jesus, and he laid hands on them and prayed. Praise God that Mom and Dad brought me to Jesus. If they hadn’t practiced their faith, Jesus most likely would not have laid His hands on my head through the bishop and ordained me to be His priest.
Among all the things Mom and Dad did for me, I am most thankful for the faith they passed down to me from their parents. Who or what would I be like without that faith today? It is the only thing that will help me reach heaven and be with them forever.
Gospel Challenge:
For what are you most grateful in your life? What are your children most thankful for that you are giving them? Is there anything you would like to change in your behavior and practice? Share that with Jesus and wait for Him to speak to you. Something will keep coming back to you.
Peace everyone.
Love your Neighbor!
Fr. Rick Pilger, IC
pastor@bscchurch.com
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