September 27-28

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

     Autumn has sneaked up on us and perhaps we are not quite ready for the jackets, scarves and hats but time moves on whether we are ready for it or not.  With the seasonal change we often find ourselves in a mood change as well,from being out in the sunshine to being inside with the warmth.  And how blessed we are to have that secure warmth and protection.  Unfortunately, there are those among us who do not have that same security like poor Lazarus whom we encounter in today’s Gospel.  It wasn’t so much that Dives, (the rich man), was belligerent to Lazarus, he was not.  But the sad circumstance was that the poor man was ignored.

    Not recognizing a fellow human being in distress or danger is becoming more and more the tragedy of our day.  Acknowledging the dignity of every living person is the foundation of our moral life as followers of Jesus Christ. Dare we ever ignore a brother or sister in need?  Of course not.  So we examine our conscience and review the many ways we can and must reach beyond ourselves. Our Annual Appeal for the Ministries of our diocese is one of the important ways for our outreach. Another way is joining in prayer for the unborn child and his/her parents.  We have the wonderful opportunity to do so with our Rosary Rally next Saturday, October 4th in Central Park.  We begin with Mass and devotions at 11AM in St. Mary Magdalen Church after which we proceed to the Park for our public witness that we are disciples for LIfe.  Come join us as we respect the most vulnerable among us and pray for their life and their future.

With Blessings,

Father Langan