When I read today’s gospel, Father Bibin came to mind. He is from India and is assigned to our parish, Blessed Sacrament Church. Already, he gave up his will, ownership of material wealth, and the right to marry and have children. Think of immigrants who give up their culture and livelihood to seek a better life.
Parents renounce a lot of time, sleep and sacrifice their budget when an unexpected child is conceived, and they know they will have to make many sacrifices to welcome the child into this world. For them, abortion is never considered.
In today’s gospel, Jesus promised to care for us when we give up everything and follow Him. Living in the care of our Heavenly Father “implies absolute confidence in God the Father and in Him alone, together with complete independence of everything on earth that appears to offer gratification, power, or fame.” (The Fourth Maxim of Christian Perfection Blessed Antonio Rosmini). Something Blessed Rosmini often said and handed down to us gives me great peace waiting for the Lord: “Adore! Be Silent! Rejoice!
Gospel Challenge:
The heart of our Heavenly Father cannot help but respond generously to us when we abandon ourselves to His providential care. There is a temptation to fix everything and sometimes everybody. I am amazed at all God does when I let Him take the first move and hold back any attempt I could make to remedy a situation.
Is Jesus offering you the opportunity (grace) to trust Him enough to give up everything? Pray, “Give us this day our daily bread.” He will come, though, without fail. “It is better to wait in silence for the salvation of God” (Lamentations 3:26).
March 30, 2026, John 12:1-11 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/033026.cfm Tears that Heal Here we are, Monday of Holy Week. Where did those five weeks of Lent go? Please,
March 29, 2026 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032926.cfm In today’s responsorial psalm, Jesus expressed a deeply painful question: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” He was
March 27, 2026 – John 10:31-42https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032726.cfm Getting to Know My Father It isn’t hard for me to appreciate what parents experience in the morning, noon,
April 10, 2025, Genesis 3:17:3-9; John 8:51-59https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032626.cfm The Greatest Miracle of All.Today’s readings revealed different ways people react to God.When Abraham’s wife, Sarah, was told
8th Week in Ordinary Time May 28, 2024
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Tuesday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time
May 28, 2024, Mark 10: 28-31
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052824.cfm
Living in the Care of Our Heavenly Father
When I read today’s gospel, Father Bibin came to mind. He is from India and is assigned to our parish, Blessed Sacrament Church. Already, he gave up his will, ownership of material wealth, and the right to marry and have children. Think of immigrants who give up their culture and livelihood to seek a better life.
Parents renounce a lot of time, sleep and sacrifice their budget when an unexpected child is conceived, and they know they will have to make many sacrifices to welcome the child into this world. For them, abortion is never considered.
In today’s gospel, Jesus promised to care for us when we give up everything and follow Him. Living in the care of our Heavenly Father “implies absolute confidence in God the Father and in Him alone, together with complete independence of everything on earth that appears to offer gratification, power, or fame.” (The Fourth Maxim of Christian Perfection Blessed Antonio Rosmini). Something Blessed Rosmini often said and handed down to us gives me great peace waiting for the Lord: “Adore! Be Silent! Rejoice!
Gospel Challenge:
The heart of our Heavenly Father cannot help but respond generously to us when we abandon ourselves to His providential care. There is a temptation to fix everything and sometimes everybody. I am amazed at all God does when I let Him take the first move and hold back any attempt I could make to remedy a situation.
Is Jesus offering you the opportunity (grace) to trust Him enough to give up everything? Pray, “Give us this day our daily bread.” He will come, though, without fail. “It is better to wait in silence for the salvation of God” (Lamentations 3:26).
Love Your Neighbor!
Fr. Rick Pilger, IC
www.bscchurch.com
Share:
More Posts
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Monday of Holy Week
March 30, 2026, John 12:1-11 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/033026.cfm Tears that Heal Here we are, Monday of Holy Week. Where did those five weeks of Lent go? Please,
Palm Sunday Homily
March 29, 2026 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032926.cfm In today’s responsorial psalm, Jesus expressed a deeply painful question: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” He was
Father Rick’s One Minute Homily for Friday, the 5th Week in Lent
March 27, 2026 – John 10:31-42https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032726.cfm Getting to Know My Father It isn’t hard for me to appreciate what parents experience in the morning, noon,
Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Thursday, the 5th Week in Lent
April 10, 2025, Genesis 3:17:3-9; John 8:51-59https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032626.cfm The Greatest Miracle of All.Today’s readings revealed different ways people react to God.When Abraham’s wife, Sarah, was told
Categories
Send Us A Message