April 9, 2025
Daniel 3;14-20, 91-92, 95, John 8:31-42
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040925.cfm
Read the Directions
Have you ever bought something without reading the directions? I remember doing this when I was suffering from allergies. I squirted some of the medicine in my nose, and it ran down my throat. It was not pleasant. So I read the directions. Ah. First, tilt your head to the side and watch what happens. It worked most amazingly.
So, it’s crucial to read the directions of the Creator to understand how to live honorably and peacefully in this world. His Word has the power to transform our minds and hearts. It purges the world from us, and we start to perceive, think, and behave like the Son of God. We come to know that God is always by our side, guiding us.
That is why Shadrach, Mescheck, and Abednego were free to walk into the blazing furnace in the first reading. They were not afraid to profess their faith in God regardless of what happened. One who looked like the Son of God was with them—the same Son of God who is with us.
Gospel Challenge:
Freedom is the strength to let Jesus bestow His blessings right in the midst of our trials. When fear grips us, He grants us the courage to do what’s right. When life seems bleak, Jesus provides us with guidance when we seek it. When anxiety about the future overwhelms us, He offers us peace through our trust in His providential care. Surrender everything to Jesus. Try it. Your heart will be filled with joy and peace, knowing He is always with you.
Our Lord already knows our lives in all their fullness. He is waiting for us to decide if that is what we want.
Love One Another
The Sacrament of Reconciliation
April 7-11 from 6-7 p.m., Monday through Friday,
and Monday and Tuesday of Holy Week.
Confessions end 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
Father Rick’s One Minute Homily for Wednesday, 5th Week in Lent
April 9, 2025
Daniel 3;14-20, 91-92, 95, John 8:31-42
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040925.cfm
Read the Directions
Have you ever bought something without reading the directions? I remember doing this when I was suffering from allergies. I squirted some of the medicine in my nose, and it ran down my throat. It was not pleasant. So I read the directions. Ah. First, tilt your head to the side and watch what happens. It worked most amazingly.
So, it’s crucial to read the directions of the Creator to understand how to live honorably and peacefully in this world. His Word has the power to transform our minds and hearts. It purges the world from us, and we start to perceive, think, and behave like the Son of God. We come to know that God is always by our side, guiding us.
That is why Shadrach, Mescheck, and Abednego were free to walk into the blazing furnace in the first reading. They were not afraid to profess their faith in God regardless of what happened. One who looked like the Son of God was with them—the same Son of God who is with us.
Gospel Challenge:
Freedom is the strength to let Jesus bestow His blessings right in the midst of our trials. When fear grips us, He grants us the courage to do what’s right. When life seems bleak, Jesus provides us with guidance when we seek it. When anxiety about the future overwhelms us, He offers us peace through our trust in His providential care. Surrender everything to Jesus. Try it. Your heart will be filled with joy and peace, knowing He is always with you.
Our Lord already knows our lives in all their fullness. He is waiting for us to decide if that is what we want.
Love One Another
The Sacrament of Reconciliation
April 7-11 from 6-7 p.m., Monday through Friday,
and Monday and Tuesday of Holy Week.
Confessions end 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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