PARISH FAMILY OF ST. MARY OF THE ASSUMPTION 2510 Middle Road Glenshaw, PA 15116 Founded 1834 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 8, 2018 PARISH STAFF Father Timothy F. Whalen, Pastor Mr. Francis Dadowski, Permanent Deacon Mr. Robert Kardasz, Dir. of Music Ministries Ms. Edith Bishop, Pastoral Associate/Dir. of Evangelization Mrs. Jessica Rock, Prin. of Blessed Trinity Academy Sister Lois Spinnenweber, CDP, Apostolate Minister Miss Rose Stegman, Dir. of Faith Formation Web Site: stmaryglenshaw.org E-Mail: [email protected]Parish Family Administration Office: 412-486-4100 Religious Formation Office - 412-486-5521 Parochial School -412-486-7611 Youth Ministry Office - 412-486-4100 Marian Hall - 412-684-1112 Social Ministry Office - 412-486-4021 Fax: 412-486-4150 SUNDAY LITURGY SCHEDULE Saturday at 4:00 p.m. Sunday at 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. DAILY LITURGY SCHEDULE Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 7:00 a.m. Tuesday, and Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at 8:00 a.m. RECONCILIATION Saturday at 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon BAPTISM On Sunday twice a month after parental interview ANOINTING OF THE SICK Twice a year in a communal celebration Individually upon request MATRIMONY Saturday weddings at 12:00 noon and 2:00 p.m. Notification at least 6 months in advance BULLETIN DEADLINE Monday at 12:00 noon
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PARISH FAMILY OF ST. MARY OF THE ASSUMPTION
2510 Middle Road Glenshaw, PA 15116
Founded 1834
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 8, 2018
PARISH STAFF
Father Timothy F. Whalen, Pastor
Mr. Francis Dadowski, Permanent Deacon
Mr. Robert Kardasz, Dir. of Music Ministries
Ms. Edith Bishop, Pastoral Associate/Dir. of Evangelization
Mrs. Jessica Rock, Prin. of Blessed Trinity Academy
Sister Lois Spinnenweber, CDP, Apostolate Minister
Miss Rose Stegman, Dir. of Faith Formation
Web Site: stmaryglenshaw.org E-Mail: [email protected] Parish Family Administration Office: 412-486-4100
Religious Formation Office - 412-486-5521 Parochial School -412-486-7611 Youth Ministry Office - 412-486-4100 Marian Hall - 412-684-1112 Social Ministry Office - 412-486-4021 Fax: 412-486-4150
SUNDAY LITURGY SCHEDULE
Saturday at 4:00 p.m. Sunday at 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
DAILY LITURGY SCHEDULE
Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 7:00 a.m. Tuesday, and Thursday at 10:00 a.m.
Saturday at 8:00 a.m.
RECONCILIATION
Saturday at 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
BAPTISM
On Sunday twice a month after parental interview
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Twice a year in a communal celebration Individually upon request
MATRIMONY
Saturday weddings at 12:00 noon and 2:00 p.m. Notification at least 6 months in advance
BULLETIN DEADLINE
Monday at 12:00 noon
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50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY The Diocese of Pittsburgh is once again planning its Golden Wedding Celebration for couples celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this year. A special Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Zubik on Sunday, October 7, at 2:30 PM at St. Paul Cathedral. A light reception will follow in the Cathedral hall. All couples celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary any time this year and wishing to receive an invitation to this event should call the Rectory Office or drop a note in the collection basket no later than Sunday, August 5. DIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH ANNIVESARY On July 29, 2018, at 2:30 p.m., celebrate Mass at St. Paul Cathedral in Oakland in observance of the 175th Anniversary of our Pittsburgh Diocese.
A BENEFIT OF BROTHERHOOD Helping to keep the Faith Alive
Knights of Columbus The Order is one of the most admired fraternal benefit societies among Catholics and throughout the world, with a reputation second to none. We are men of faith, with a devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, guided not only by our belief in each other, and in ourselves. We are the Knights of Columbus, believing that a man is defined by his actions as a follower of God, and as a leader in his community, believing that a man is more than simply a man, when he bears the title of “Knight.” Come, be a member of your local Knights of Columbus Council 14722. Call Ray Newcomer, Grand Knight, for more information at 724-859-2841.
SICK RELATIVES AND FRIENDS
The Parish Family of St. Mary constantly raises in prayer the names of our sick relatives and friends. We publish in our bulletin the names of those who have been given to us. If there is someone you know, or a family member who is in need of prayers, and they have agreed to have their name on the list, please call the Parish Rectory with the proper information for that person.
Please pray for all the sick and those recovering from illness. Family and friends have requested prayer for the following:
Toni Cray, Bill Dezort, Joanne & Bob Adamcik, Patrick Duffy, Don & Jane Edwards, Leo Keller, Elann Garcia, Joyce Hung, Joel Rivera, Ed, Mary Lou, Tom, Vince, Dorothy Cvetic, Sandi Maier, Courtney Ryce, Jean E. Sager, Ray Wiehagen, Cindy & Jack Benoit, Lisa, Ken, Rose Marie, Annette, Dick, James, Rose, William, Patricia, Christopher, Jim, Frank Kerin, Mary Prouty, Kathy, Ed Smith, Rich, Jessica, Missy, Eileen Mazza, Chris Rice, Barbara Lagiovane, Pat Sovek, Dan, Shirley, Diane, Deanna, Amanda, Mark Fabry, Amanda Fabry, Jane & Steve Fabry, Don Talbot, Terry Stiger, Bob Z., Kathy, Cathy, Tim, Leanor Ruzomberka, Mike & Missy Brownfield, Marge, James Caputo, Bill Raible, Bill Maier, Al Mance, Megan, Tom O’Keefe, Bill Imbrogno, Heather and Family, Khaleedia Kotyk, Sarah Hilderhoff, Catherine LaFata, Terri Balsam and Linda Wozniak.
DIOCESAN YOUTH COUNCIL (DYC) Par ishes and Catholic High Schools are invited to sponsor high school sophomores and juniors in their participation with the DIOCESAN YOUTH COUNCIL (DYC) during the 2018-2019 school year. Originally inspired by St. Pope John Paul II, the mission and purpose of the DYC is to gather high school youth from throughout the Diocese of Pittsburgh and to form them as disciples, apostles, and leaders. The application and registration forms are currently due. Please contact [email protected] or (412) 456-3112 with your questions and/or to apply. The mandatory DYC Retreat will be held at Bishop Connare Center on July 15-17, 2018.
WORDS Fair words butter no parsnips. ~John Clarke
ONLY HALFWAY You can only go halfway into the darkest forest; then you are coming out the other side. ~Chinese proverb
OFFERTORY COLLECTIONS
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July 8 Formation Room)
Tuesday (F.F. Room) 11:00 a.m. - 8th Gr. Catechist Mtg. July 10 (Pantry) 3:00 p.m. - Open Pantry (Rectory) 4:00 p.m. - St. Vincent dePaul Meeting (J.AM.) 7:00 p.m. - Discipleship Meeting
Thursday (F.F. Room) 11:00 a.m. - 8th Gr. Catechist Mtg. July 12
Saturday (Church) 7:30 a.m. - Respect Life Rosary July 14
The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
And on the sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue; and many who heard him were astonished, saying, "Where did this man get all this? What is the wisdom given to him? What mighty works are
wrought by his hands! Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary and brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon, and are not his sisters here with us?" And they took offense at him. And Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house." (Mk 6:2-4)
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Liturgies for the Week
4:00 p.m. Bernard J. Wagner, Sr. - Son Bernie 7:30 a.m. The Living & Deceased of Our Parish Family 9:00 a.m. Christopher Burchell - The Barth Family 11:00 a.m. Donna & Bill Kelsh - Family
7:00 a.m. Phillip Ionadi - Rob Tuchman
10:00 a.m. Giuseppe Liberto - Family
7:00 a.m. Denale & Zangrilli Families - Linda
10:00 a.m. Beatrice Tomasic - Husband & Daughter
7:00 a.m. Pasqualino & Dino Lombardo - Daughters
8:00 a.m. Norman Dzvonick - Family 4:00 p.m. Joseph Butch - Patty & Girls
7:30 a.m. Edna & Chuck Halle - Vince & Sally 9:00 a.m. The Living & Deceased of Our Parish Family 11:00 a.m. Nicola & Maria Didomenico - Pat & Cathy Didomenico
June 23-24, 2018 Envelopes Contributions
Offertory Contributions 489 $14,585.30
Cash/Loose Checks - $1,219.00
Children’s Offertory 11 $46.00
Parish Needy/St. Vincent dePaul 21 $405.00
Parish Share 2018 20 $1,025.00
Peter’s Pence 1 $55.00
TOTALS 542 $17,335.30
I will rather boast most gladly of my weaknesses, in order that the power of Christ may dwell with me. 2 Corinthians 12:9
Daily Readings
July 9: Hos 2:16, 17b-18, 21-22; Ps 145:2-9;
Mt 9:18-26
July 10: Hos 8:4-7, 11-13; Ps 115:3-10; Mt 9:32-38
July 11: Hos 10:1-3, 7-8, 12; Ps 105:2-7; Mt 10:1-7
July 12: Hos 11:1-4, 8c-9; Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16;
Mt 10:7-15
July 13: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 51:3-4, 8-9, 12-14, 17;
Mt 10:16-23
July 14: Is 6:1-8; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Mt 10:24-33
July 15: Am 7:12-15; Ps 85:9-14;
Eph 1:3-14 [3-10]; Mk 6:7-13
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SACRAMENTAL LIFE
BAPTIZED IN CHRIST
BROOKS JOHN JURAN
Congratulations to his parents, godparents, and grandparents. Please join us in welcoming him into our Parish Family.
SACRAMENTAL SPONSORSHIP We remind all those seeking sponsorship for one of the sacraments, especially Baptism and Confirmation, that TWO of the essential elements for the person are (a) the person must be confirmed; and (b) if married, must be married in the sacrament of the Church. These two are the requirements of the UNIVERSAL Church, and we cannot make exceptions for any reason. So, please, when you are inviting someone to be a godparent, make sure that person fulfills these requirements.
RELIGIOUS FORMATION
Faith Sharing for the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time In this Sunday’s gospel we hear of Jesus being “AMAZED” about his hometown folks “lack of faith.” As he looks and sees you and I will he be amazed because we live out great faith, or will he see in us as well, a “lack of faith.” Let this gospel be a reminder of our need to pray for growth in Faith. The Faith Formation Office will be open intermittently during the month of July. Leave any message at 412-486-5521 or e-mail [email protected]. One of our team will respond to any message within a few days. Sacraments: Grow In Faith Together
Parents of, and children who just completed Grade 1, be especially attentive to what Jesus says in each Sunday gospel. He speaks to you and His message is for you and our time now. Grade 7 Youth and Parents/Guardians were given or sent important information about the journey of faith in anticipation for celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation in Springtime 2019. Be attentive to the date when information is due to be returned to Saint Mary’s.
Sunday, July 8, after 9 a.m. Mass, GRADE 8 Catechists meet in Blessed Trinity Academy Room 23. Faith Formation Families of children who attend public schools, use the Celebrating Sunday for Catholic Families book pages 96-97. Pray for your faith in God to keep growing. CATECHISTS and Class Aides will be needed for several groups of young students when the September Faith Formation resumes. All adults volunteering need to have completed the mandated clearances required by the Diocese of Pittsburgh and complete the training prior to September. Contact Rose Stegman at 412-486-5521 if YOU will love to share your excitement of being a friend of Jesus with some of our younger parishioners. The rewards are eternal! SAVE THE DATE, any one of them, if you plan to return as a catechist or wish to be a new volunteer catechist or aide. Miss Rose will like to meet with you for any ONE of these times: 11:00 a.m. till Noon, Tuesday, July 10 or 24, OR Thursday, July 12 or 26, OR 10:15 a.m. Sunday, July 29 or August 12. RSVP to [email protected] or call 412-486-5521 to let us know when you can meet in the school Room 23, enter at the back door.
Home with the Lord Remember Lord and welcome into your Kingdom those who have died and have gone before us marked in the sign of faith. Please remember to pray for the consolation of their loved ones.
Here I am Lord. Send Me! ~Isaiah 6:8
I am or know of someone who is interested is serving God’s people as a:
Please return to St. Mary of the Assumption Rectory.
A VOCATION VIEW Today’s gospel is so familiar, it hurts! The home town folks couldn’t accept the presence of God in Jesus. After all, they had watched Him grow up. We can easily make the same mistake if we don’t see God present in the ordinary routines of our family. “The Lord be with you” is a statement of fact. Believe it. Live it.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY
Summer Break!
Bible Study will resume on Tuesday, September 4, at 1:00 p.m. at the J.A.M. Please plan on joining us. If you have any questions please contact Dori Monahan at 412 -492-9891.
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YOUTH MINISTRY St. Mary School News
Special Days this Week
July 9 – Saint Augustine Zhao Rong was a Chineese diocesan priest, who with 119 Companions were brutally martyred in 1815.
July 11 – Saint Benedict devoted his life to giving God glory by joining brothers in living a communal life and writing a RULE for them to balance “ora et labora,” prayer and work.
July 13 – Saint Henry lived in the fir st years of the second century and is remembered for His profound respect for every person and as a just emperor in Germany.
July 14 – Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, a native Amer ican woman who endured bullying by her relatives but turned to Jesus, and persons in need, to serve them with love and joy.
July 15 - Saint Bonaventure, follower of Saint Francis who became a cardinal-bishop, very busy yet deeply immersed in God. He is known as the “Seraphic Doctor.”
The Pilgrimage to the Sistine Chapel Choir performance, July 11 and visit Blessed Solanus Casey Shrine, July 12 has been cancelled, due to the cancellation of the tour by the Sistine Chapel Choir. THANKS to those who purchased tickets for the raffle of a “free pilgrimage” with our group. We are getting in touch with all possible to refund your donation.
Saint Joseph High School offers private tours throughout the summer for students and families interested in considering SJHS for high school. Incoming freshman and transfer students are still enrolling for the fall. Contact Admissions
Blessed Trinity Academy is accepting registrations for the 2018-2019 school year for Kindergarten through 8th grade and the Early Childhood Center! To find out more information about these things or all of the other exciting things that are going on at BTA, please contact our school office at 412-486-7611 to schedule a time to visit and learn more about Blessed Trinity Academy and the difference a Catholic School education can make! If you are interested in registering your child at BTA, forms can be found on the school website at https://nhrces.org/documents/2018/2/BTA%20Registration%20Papers.pdf Parishes & Families of Blessed Trinity Academy Blessed Trinity Academy’s library is getting a facelift this summer. For my Eagle Scout Project, I will be building furniture to improve the library, which will benefit all students who attend the school. Funds are required to purchase supplies and building materials for the project. Please consider donating by sending a check payable to Blessed Trinity Academy, attention Principal Jessica Rock, 2510 Middle Road, Glenshaw, PA 15116. In the Memo Line, please include “Christian Harper/Eagle Project.” I greatly appreciate your support! - Christian Harper
SUMMER BIBLE PROGRAM
Registration Forms available in the
church foyer. The Fee is $35.00 per child for each week.
• Shipwrecked and Rescued by Jesus for children ages 3 and older.
July 30 – August 3, 9:00 a.m. till Noon
Youth and adults welcome as leaders in both programs. All adults, 18 years and older, must be in compliance pertaining to mandated clearances with the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Call 412-486-552, Faith Formation Office for details. Diocese of Pittsburgh Abuse Hotline: 1.888.808.1235
Youth Ministry CYM softball has begun!
The Point: Tuesday nights in North Park which be-gan on June 19. Please contact Christine Miller for more information at 724-831-0511.
Upcoming events: July 20-22: Franciscan Youth Conference
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OUR PARISH NEWS
SAFE ENVIRONMENT Keeping God’s Children Protected and Safe To know that we are children of God is to live in complete love, with deep abiding security and the ability to dream, to sing, to create, to laugh, and to play without worry. As we grow older, we face a new reality - we cannot approach all God’s creation with the same trust and confidence. We learn through sometimes hurtful and damaging experiences, that some people reject the ability that God gave them to love and respect other - they ignore God’s call. The Diocese of Pittsburgh’s program, the faithful are guided and educated about the responsibility of how to keep God’s children protected and safe. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Susan Urso, in the Rectory Office, for more information.
SUMMER BIBLE PROGRAM DONATION REQUESTS
Summer Bible Program is in need for donations of: Empty Gallon Jugs - Plastic Solo Cups - Pool Noodles Plastic Spoons - Wooden Clothes Pins - Plastic Straws Small Rubber Bands - Swedish Fish - Mixed Color Goldfish Skittles - Vanilla Pudding cups. Please drop your donation off in the Children’s Liturgy Room. Thank you for your generosity! IT’S FLEA MARKET TIME! Get ready to find some incredible bargains at the 2018 St. Mary of the Assumption Flea Market on August 17, 18 and 19. It’s also a great opportunity to clean out your attic or garage and donate CLEAN, USABLE items. Merchandise drop-off dates are August 7, 8, 9, and10 between 10 am and 1 pm and 6 to 8 pm and Saturday, August 11 between 9:30 am and noon. No Donations can be accepted after these dates. Please take donations to Marian Hall, rear entrance, only during drop-off times. Do not leave items outside.
We are unable to accept TV’s, computers, exercise equipment, textbooks, CDs, encyclopedias, computer manuals, magazines, clothing and shoes. Volunteers are always needed. We especially need Table Coordinators for three tables: Baskets and Tins, Dishes and Glassware, and Holiday (excluding Christmas). If you like meeting new people, having fun and making a difference come join the team by calling Theresa Benedek at 412 486-4787 or e-mail your name to [email protected]. Volunteers of all ages are welcome! If you are unable to volunteer, you can still contribute by donating baked items for our bake sale and snack shop.
Do you have a garden that has produced more than you can use? We would be delighted to include your excess produce in our sale.
The St. Mary’s Flea Market is an important parish fund raiser and we appreciate your willingness to share your time, talent and treasure to benefit our parish family.
Our NEIGHBORHOOD HAPPENINGS
CATHOLIC CHARITIES Catholic Charities is in dire need of diapers for our Pregnancy and Parenting Program. To help Catholic Charities’ Emerging Leaders Council is launching our 100,000 Diapers in 100 Days Drive, and we invite your parish to participate! This annual drive collects diapers and wipes for low-income, struggling parents of infants under two who we serve through our Pregnancy and Parenting Program. You can help the moms, dads, and babies we serve by collecting diapers (sizes 2-5) and wipes and contacting Brendan Avila at (412) 456-6969 / [email protected] to schedule drop-off. Prefer to donate diapers electronically? Log on to your regular Amazon account at smile.amazon.com and select "Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pittsburgh" as the organization you would like to benefit from your purchase. Select your diapers and wipes, and have them mailed to our downtown office at 212 9th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. By logging in through Amazon Smile, you donate 0.5% of the cost of your purchase to Catholic Charities!
BEGINNING EXPERIENCE SATURDAY SEMINAR The loss of a spouse through separation, divorce, or death is a traumatic experience. The Beginning Experience Lay Apos-tolate organizes programs to help widowed, divorced, or sepa-rated men and women pass through the grief and begin to move forward with their lives. Our Saturday Seminar is a one-day program led Beginning Experience team members who have also suffered the loss of their marriages and who accom-pany others along the path to healing. The Saturday Seminar will be held on July 14, 2018 from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM at the Martina Spiritual Renewal Center, 5244 Clarwin Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15229 which is located in West View/Ross Township. Cost is $20, which includes lunch and all materi-als. For more information or to register, visit our web-site www.BeginningExperiencePittsburgh.com or call 412-884-5904.
RETROUVAILLE: A Lifeline for Married Couples Retrouvaille offers help to couples experiencing trouble in their marriage. The weekend and post sessions focus on rebuilding marriage through better communication, listening, and understanding. Call today to begin the healing process beginning with a weekend on July 13, 2018.
Contact Retrouvaille at 412-277-3434. More information is available at www.retrouvailleofpittsburghinc.org.
MASS WITH BLESSINGS FOR HEALING
Nativity Parish, 5800 Brownsville Road in South Park will once again welcome Fr. William Kiel, for a Mass with blessings for healing. The Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at Nativity Church. Nativity is handicap accessible. For more information call Nativity Rectory at 412-655-3000.
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Eucharistic Adoration – Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Thursday, August 15, 2018 after the 10:00AM Mass until 6:30PM
St Mary of the Assumption Parish wishes to invite you to join in Eucharistic Adoration in preparation for the implementation of On Mission for The Church Alive! on August 15, 2018 after the 10:00AM mass until 6:30PM. When we are in Adoration we believe that we are not alone. Our faith teaches us that along with our Lord’s Real Presence—Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity—are present the whole host of heaven, all the angels and the saints, and even the souls in purgatory, as true members of the Mystical Body of Christ. Like the saints, Mary is always present when we are in Adoration. As the first and pre-eminent member of the Body of Christ, the Blessed Mother is undoubtedly present wherever her Son is—wherever there is Jesus, there is Mary. Near our Eucharistic Lord, her ardent love and fervent faith can inspire and guide our hearts whenever we come into His Presence. The more we give ourselves to her the more she is able to form us into loving adorers and humble consolers of His Most Sacred Heart.
If you are able to commit to 30 minutes in Adoration, please sign up for a time slot on the sheet located at the back of the Church. Thank you.
“Where there is Christ Jesus, there is the Catholic Church.” Saint Ignatius of Antioch
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TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Last week’s Treasure mentioned the “Nuns of the Battlefield,” religious sisters from several communities who served as nurses in the Civil War. Florence Nightingale had only instituted female nurses a decade before in the Crimean War, so the idea of women tending to wounded soldiers was extraordinary. The medical and sanitary conditions on the battlefields were appalling, and the sisters were nearly all teachers. Few had any medical training beyond what they had learned as youngsters in the family. Anti-Catholic prejudice was so deeply entrenched in America that sisters could not wear their habits in public. These sisters were the first, and people on both the Union and Confederate sides soon began to marvel at their bravery, efficiency, and respect for Protestant soldiers. More than six hundred sisters from twenty-one communities went to war, serving in wretched conditions. They were tough and single-minded, efficient and fearless. After the war, sisters could appear in public everywhere in the reunited nation, and often received the praise and gratitude of grateful soldiers and family members on behalf of their sister nurses. An outdoor monument to the “Nuns of the Battlefield” stands in Washington at M Street and Rhode Island Avenue. The inscription reads: “They comforted the dying, nursed the wounded, carried hope to the imprisoned, gave in His name a drink of water to the thirsty.” OBSTACLES The prophet Ezekiel, Saint Paul, and the Lord Jesus share something in common in today’s scripture readings. They all experience obstacles to their ministry. Ezekiel is summoned to prophesy to the Israelites, who are “[h]ard of face and obstinate of heart” (Ezekiel 2:4). Saint Paul recounts how he has been given a “thorn in the flesh” (2 Corinthians 12:7). The Lord Jesus is unable to perform many signs in his native place. The Gospel tells us that “[he] was amazed at their lack of faith” (Mark 6:6). We too sometimes encounter obstacles as we travel along the journey of faith. So often we experience weakness on this journey. Let the words of the Lord to Saint Paul encourage us today: “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9).
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