September 29, 2021, FEAST OF ST. MICHAEL, GABRIEL, AND RAPHAEL, ARCHANGELS
No fences in Nathanial’s heart.
If we drive down any neighborhood, we will see fences around most back yards. We know security is a big issue today. But aren’t we securing more than just our belongings and property? In today’s gospel, Jesus liked what he saw in Nathanial when he met him and said, “Here is a true Israelite. There is no duplicity in him.” Nathaniel had no fences around his mind or heart. When he knew what he had to do to please God, he did it. He had no fear.
Like Nathaniel, the three archangels we are honoring today had no duplicity when doing God’s will. Saint Michael drove Satan out of heaven. St. Gabriel delivered messages to Zechariah and mother Mary that changed the world. St. Raphael healed Tobias in the Old Testament. God asked, and they delivered. No fuzzies to cloud their mission.
The gospel challenge: Jesus needs me to deliver for Him as well. There are people in my life who need to know how much God is with them to help them. We may not have the wings of an angel, but we can have their surrender to the Lord and make a difference in the salvation of a brother and sister. When He puts that person in our mind, befriend them. It may take some time. Let them know they matter to you by the respect you show them. It may surprise you how easy they can come around to the Lord when they know you love them. Remember, NO FENCES.
May 27, 2026, Mark 10:32-45 Alone with God, our Father. I know individuals who avoid visiting a doctor, even when their symptoms are daily andworsening.
May 26, 2026, Mark 10: 28-31 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052626.cfmLiving in the Care of Our Heavenly Father When I read today’s gospel, Father Bibin came to mind. He is from
September 29, 2021, FEAST OF ST. MICHAEL, GABRIEL, AND RAPHAEL, ARCHANGELS
No fences in Nathanial’s heart.
If we drive down any neighborhood, we will see fences around most back yards. We know security is a big issue today. But aren’t we securing more than just our belongings and property? In today’s gospel, Jesus liked what he saw in Nathanial when he met him and said, “Here is a true Israelite. There is no duplicity in him.” Nathaniel had no fences around his mind or heart. When he knew what he had to do to please God, he did it. He had no fear.
Like Nathaniel, the three archangels we are honoring today had no duplicity when doing God’s will. Saint Michael drove Satan out of heaven. St. Gabriel delivered messages to Zechariah and mother Mary that changed the world. St. Raphael healed Tobias in the Old Testament. God asked, and they delivered. No fuzzies to cloud their mission.
The gospel challenge: Jesus needs me to deliver for Him as well. There are people in my life who need to know how much God is with them to help them. We may not have the wings of an angel, but we can have their surrender to the Lord and make a difference in the salvation of a brother and sister. When He puts that person in our mind, befriend them. It may take some time. Let them know they matter to you by the respect you show them. It may surprise you how easy they can come around to the Lord when they know you love them. Remember, NO FENCES.
IGNITE THE FIRE. God bless you, my friends.
Fr. Rick Pilger, I.C.
Pastor
www.bscchurch.com
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