Growing up, I loved to fish with my Dad. What was most important to me was the number of fish and the size of the fish we caught. June and July were called the “dog days” because fish were stubborn. They would not bite. How disappointing those days were with Dad.
As an adult, I missed out on the most crucial thing during those “dog days,” being with my Dad. I treasure our time together – the chatter, the excitement of catching fish, and the disappointment when we didn’t.
Jesus worked his signs and wonders because of his compassion for people suffering. Some people took his love for granted. So, I can’t help but feel His disappointment when He said, “Unless you see signs and wonders, you will not believe.” I understand the word believe to mean a friendship Jesus wants to have with us.
Gospel Challenge:
Jesus healed the man’s son when he poured his heart out to Jesus, “Sir, come down before my child dies!” What’s in your heart that Jesus is waiting to hear?
Let’s have no more “dog days” with Jesus and waste golden opportunities to be His friend.
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No More Dog Days with Jesus
Growing up, I loved to fish with my Dad. What was most important to me was the number of fish and the size of the fish we caught. June and July were called the “dog days” because fish were stubborn. They would not bite. How disappointing those days were with Dad.
As an adult, I missed out on the most crucial thing during those “dog days,” being with my Dad. I treasure our time together – the chatter, the excitement of catching fish, and the disappointment when we didn’t.
Jesus worked his signs and wonders because of his compassion for people suffering. Some people took his love for granted. So, I can’t help but feel His disappointment when He said, “Unless you see signs and wonders, you will not believe.” I understand the word believe to mean a friendship Jesus wants to have with us.
Gospel Challenge:
Jesus healed the man’s son when he poured his heart out to Jesus, “Sir, come down before my child dies!” What’s in your heart that Jesus is waiting to hear?
Let’s have no more “dog days” with Jesus and waste golden opportunities to be His friend.
and Monday and Tuesday
of Holy Week.
Confessions will not be heard after Tuesday of Holy Week, including Holy Thursday – Holy Saturday. Please take advantage of this opportunity.
Love Your Neighbor:
Please join me in praying for all baptized Catholics to be faithful to Jesus in the Holy Mass every weekend. Hail Mary, full of grace…
Mother Mary, “I am yours now and forever. Through you and with you, I always want to belong completely to Jesus.” The Surrender Novena – InHeartland. https://inheartland.com/pages/the-surrender-novena
Peace be with you.
Fr. Rick Pilger, IC
www.bscchurch.com
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