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ST. CHRISTOPHER’S CHURCH CHESTER, MARYLAND JUNE 21, 2020 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, We celebrate the wonder of our creation; male and female he created us. Some have been given the gift of the voca- tion of married life, the purpose of which is the creation of a family. Husband and wife are the visual symbol of Jesus and his Church. Jesus creates within the family of follow- ers those who believe in Him and know their humanity is dependent upon how God created – nothing more and nothing less. Jesus is the Incarnation of the Word of God the Father. Jesus shows us our human possibilities – the possibilities that originate from God and are the source of grace and life. We were not created to live in sin. We were created to live in the life of God. Today our Scripture passages speak to us in a profound manner. They express that we ought not fear what can kill the body, because the body is transitory; it returns to dirt. What we must fear is that which can kill the soul, for the soul’s purpose is for you to live eternally, to live with God. Jesus expresses quite reasonably that He will deny anyone who denies Him before the Father in heaven. Je- sus is our judge, but He is also the Bridegroom and we are His Bride, the Church. He desires that where He is that we will be, he desires that what He does for humanity would be done by His life partner – the Mystical Body of Christ, the Church. Each one of us has a moral responsibility to live in the light and to counter what is unfortunately destroying the cultures on this planet. Each person is a participant within a culture, a citizen of a government. Each Christian, how- ever, has a higher authority to abide by and ought not compromise themselves to live in a lesser existence. We are to live in the culture of Heaven, the culture that exists within heaven that we are asked to imitate here on earth – you remember… “thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven...” We are called to honor the Father by practicing the humanity of Jesus that we have been given, and to do this with conviction and certainly without fear. Let us speak the truth of Christ rather than entertaining unfortunate political rhetoric that will never embrace life for your soul. Embrace your spouse who is Jesus Christ all you who call yourself church. Do not be deceived by the world but live by the Word of God who is Jesus Christ. Let us celebrate our earthly fathers as we celebrate the model of true Fatherhood, God Himself. Pax Christi, Vy. Rev. John B. Gabage, V.F. Registration: Don't forget to register for the up- coming Religious Ed school year! Classes are filled on a first come basis and all classes will be limited to 12 students- no exceptions. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the Religious Ed Office. Deadline to register is August 1st. We hope you all enjoy your summer & God Bless! Faith Formation Volunteer Opportunities! Seeking Catechists for Upcoming Religious Ed School Year: Imitate Christ- Serve Christ as a Catechist, Assistant Catechist, RCIA volunteer, etc. in our parish Religious Ed program 2020-2021. Various opportunities and times available for practicing Catholics willing to share our faith with the next generation. Please call the Religious Ed office at 410-643-8489 to see how you can share your gifts and tal- ents with our parish in sharing the Catholic faith!
