Browsing the September 2020 archive of Fr. Daniel's Pastor Notes
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ September 27, 2020
Posted by Mary Ann Bernard on 9/25/20
The gospel presents us with the parable of the two sons. The two sons represent all human persons. In it, we find two attitudes displayed, namely, obedience, and disobedience to doing the Father’s will. The first son said he wasn’t going to work but afterward he changed his mind ... Read More »
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ September 20, 2020
Posted by Mary Ann Bernard on 9/18/20
Once again, the Gospel reading today challenges our sense of justice. It says; “…Are you envious because I am generous?’ Thus, the last will be first, and the first will be last.” Jesus likens the Kingdom to a landowner in need of laborers for his vineyard. He hired each ... Read More »
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ September 13, 2020
Posted by Mary Ann Bernard on 9/11/20
The Gospel reflection today is all about God’s mercy, love, compassion, and forgiveness. Last Sunday, Jesus encourages us with one of the challenging instructions on how to correct our brothers and sisters in love and charity. Today’s readings give us even more challenging and personal instructions on forgiveness. In ... Read More »
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ September 6, 2020
Posted by Mary Ann Bernard on 9/04/20
In the second reading, Saint Paul tells us about the debt we owe one another. It is the debt of God’s love. Christ, Jesus having lavished and sacrificed his love for us by the Paschal Mystery, he places an obligation on us to love one another. At the Last ... Read More »