Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

    We are very much in “parable mode” this week.  Last Sunday Our Lord began a unique manner of conveying the truths of the Kingdom of God and today He continues with a plethora of stories to ignite our brain cells.  Always we remember that the Lord created us in His image and likeness ,i.e.with intellect and free will.  These principles of our humanity are meant to be challenged and ever enlightened by the revelation that comes to us through the Sacred Scriptures and the collective Tradition of the Church as codified by the Catechism of the Catholic Church.   Every Catholic household should possess these treasures and have a revered place in our homes for ready reference.

    The parables have a wealth of practical usage that we apply to our daily living.  The prevalence of evil in the world and its seeming proliferation can very much frustrate us and even lead to despair, the effects of which are spiritual inertia.  But then the Lord speaks to us and He helps us to see things  from His perspective.  He is in charge and it is incumbent upon us to make that known and live with hope in spite of the gathering clouds. ” I AM the light of the world”, says the Lord and we believe that light  will conquer the darkness.  The parables are presented to us to “shore us up” and keep going with a joyful and positive outlook that helps others to keep going as well.  Let these parables be your guide and inspiration especially in times of trial and uncertainty.  Ponder them frequently and come to understand the solace they will bring.

With Blessings,

Father Langan

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