I know a friend whose neighbor’s tree fell on her house during a tropical storm. It was too top-heavy for its weak root system to stay upright in the high winds. Life’s storms also come occasionally in the form of losing a job, an illness, and daily frustrations.
Jesus, our Lord, is the anchor that can steady us in any storm. Just as he calmed the wind on the sea with his disciples, he can bring peace to our turbulent lives. But we shouldn’t treat him as a last resort. Turning to him only when we need something makes us like a tree with no roots.
The time we spend in prayer with Jesus allows His roots to grow deep into the soil of our hearts, where He is most present to us. He works through the love and commitment we show Him every day.
As we turn to Him in thanksgiving and praise for all the blessings we receive, and as we share what we feel in moments of hardship, we become vulnerable to Jesus. Let Jesus hold your heart, and all it bears, in the sacred moments in His Presence.
When life’s storms hit, we may feel lost, but we can return to Jesus, whose patience and kindness steady us. He is our anchor amid chaos. Take comfort in this truth.
Gospel Challenge: Let’s take a moment to reflect with Jesus on the wonderful fruit he grows in us during challenging times. There’s no need to fear crying out for his mercy—his roots grow deeper in our hearts, helping us produce beautiful fruit. So, pause for a moment and think about the growth and fruit that come from our storms. Love Your Neighbor!
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Father Rick’s Homily: Saturday, 23rd Week in Ordinary Time
September 12, 2026
Luke 6:43-49
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091226.cfm
Deep Roots
I know a friend whose neighbor’s tree fell on her house during a tropical storm. It was
too top-heavy for its weak root system to stay upright in the high winds. Life’s storms
also come occasionally in the form of losing a job, an illness, and daily frustrations.
Jesus, our Lord, is the anchor that can steady us in any storm. Just as he calmed the
wind on the sea with his disciples, he can bring peace to our turbulent lives. But we
shouldn’t treat him as a last resort. Turning to him only when we need something makes
us like a tree with no roots.
The time we spend in prayer with Jesus allows His roots to grow deep into the soil of
our hearts, where He is most present to us. He works through the love and commitment
we show Him every day.
As we turn to Him in thanksgiving and praise for all the blessings we receive, and as we
share what we feel in moments of hardship, we become vulnerable to Jesus. Let Jesus
hold your heart, and all it bears, in the sacred moments in His Presence.
When life’s storms hit, we may feel lost, but we can return to Jesus, whose patience and
kindness steady us. He is our anchor amid chaos. Take comfort in this truth.
Gospel Challenge:
Let’s take a moment to reflect with Jesus on the wonderful fruit he grows in us during
challenging times. There’s no need to fear crying out for his mercy—his roots grow
deeper in our hearts, helping us produce beautiful fruit. So, pause for a moment and
think about the growth and fruit that come from our storms.
Love Your Neighbor!
Fr. Rick Pilger, I.C.
www.bscchurch.com
www.rosminians.com
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