When I began my studies for the priesthood in England, I met a priest who knew Jesus. Fr. Anthony Meredith had a profound impact on my relationship with God. He wasn’t a scholar who could teach a theological course. He had a presence about him, and I soon discovered that Presence was Christ.
Fr. Anthony taught me how to follow Jesus. Reading this morning’s Gospel reminded me of Fr. Anthony. “Jesus summoned those He wanted, and they came to Him.” This ‘summons’ is not a physical call, but a spiritual one, a deep yearning in your heart to be closer to Jesus. Fr. Anthony was my spiritual guide, leading me to Jesus.
In those formative years of my studies and religious life, the Lord blessed me to notice that summons so I could go to Jesus. Every morning, I still go to Him in the Blessed Sacrament during adoration, and in His Holy Word, I am sharing with you now.
Gospel Challenge:
Do you have someone in your life who is leading you towards Jesus? Sometimes, we may not immediately recognize this call. But rest assured, the Lord will continue to beckon you. If you find yourself repeatedly drawn to something, like reaching out to a friend or participating in a ministry, consider it a potential call from God.
The Lord touches our hearts because He knows how much we will enjoy His “new” way of being with us. Like Jesus wanted the Apostles, He wants you and me to be with Him too.
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
May 9, 2026, John 15:18-21 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/050926 Opposition I recall hearing a candidate in a local documentary state that the Catholic Church is very close-minded on
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May 6, 2026, Acts of the Apostles 15:1-6, John 15:1-8 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/050626.cfm Big Hearts How big can Jesus make our hearts? His love has the power
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Friday 2nd Week in Ordinary Time
January 24, 2025, Mark 3:13-19
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/012425.cfm
Who is Your Mentor?
When I began my studies for the priesthood in England, I met a priest who knew Jesus. Fr. Anthony Meredith had a profound impact on my relationship with God. He wasn’t a scholar who could teach a theological course. He had a presence about him, and I soon discovered that Presence was Christ.
Fr. Anthony taught me how to follow Jesus. Reading this morning’s Gospel reminded me of Fr. Anthony. “Jesus summoned those He wanted, and they came to Him.” This ‘summons’ is not a physical call, but a spiritual one, a deep yearning in your heart to be closer to Jesus. Fr. Anthony was my spiritual guide, leading me to Jesus.
In those formative years of my studies and religious life, the Lord blessed me to notice that summons so I could go to Jesus. Every morning, I still go to Him in the Blessed Sacrament during adoration, and in His Holy Word, I am sharing with you now.
Gospel Challenge:
Do you have someone in your life who is leading you towards Jesus? Sometimes, we may not immediately recognize this call. But rest assured, the Lord will continue to beckon you. If you find yourself repeatedly drawn to something, like reaching out to a friend or participating in a ministry, consider it a potential call from God.
The Lord touches our hearts because He knows how much we will enjoy His “new” way of being with us. Like Jesus wanted the Apostles, He wants you and me to be with Him too.
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, I.C.
pastor@bscchurch.com
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