Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, 

Duplicity seems to be a perfected art form in our day and time. What is it? Simply saying one thing  and meaning another. There is a certain amount of  cunning associated with it and it is quite obvious in  today’s Gospel as our Lord once again is confronting those who seek to trap Him in His speech. Of course, it is all about speaking the truth. Jesus, of course, is the Truth and until we all start imitating  Him in word and deed there will continue to be tampering with reality and what is absolutely necessary  for honest and respectful dialog. 

Speaking the truth always involves humility. But we  know that pride and the desire for attention may  cause us to twist and finagle what the truth can so  clearly convey. Again, as we see in the Gospel our  Lord is always straightforward and uncompromising  when He says what has to be said whether it is  accepted by others or not. So not only is humility  a necessary virtue when speaking the truth but also  courage.

As we examine our own lives may we always pray for the humility and courage necessary to speak the  truth even when we know it may not be received  well by others. People just need to hear the truth  and then it is up to them to accept and embrace the  Truth that will set them free.

In 2024 we will be celebrating the  100th anniversary of St. Bernard Church in Beach  Lake.  Bishop Bambera has graciously accepted the  invitation to be the celebrant of the Mass which will  take place there at 10:30AM. We shall begin our  planning for the day’s festivities on Thursday, October  26th. We will meet in the Church at 6:30PM. All are  welcome to come and assist in our preparations. 

  With Blessings, 

  Father Langan