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FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Matthew 11:25-30
This weekend, our nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Unlike most nations, the United States was not founded primarily on a shared ethnicity, language, or culture. Instead, our founders built a political community out of diverse peoples united by a shared vision of liberty. That vision echoes something deep in the Christian mystery revealed in today's Gospel.
Jesus returns to his hometown. The people see only what is familiar: the carpenter, the son of Mary, one of their own. As Mark tells us, "They took offense at him. Jesus said, 'A prophet is not without honor except in his native place and among his own kin and in his own house.'" Their narrow vision blinds them. Jesus has come to inaugurate a new communion that transcends geography, bloodlines, and culture. He has come to unite all people in himself. At its best, America's national unity reflects this possibility, which fully subsists only in the Catholic Church. Our unity is not based on ancestry or tribe, but on a shared commitment to higher ideals. For this reason, we can love our country with gratitude while situating patriotism within the broader horizon of faith. Rooted in Christ, we are less vulnerable to the unholy tribalism that threatens civic life and faith.
This weekend, let us thank God for our nation and pray that we also live as
Patricia Harabedian Jeanne Nelson
May the healing hand of God rest on these people and all others in need.
Brian Albert Sandra Allev Justine Atkinson Robin Ares-Batko Felix Brandon Sue Brandon Don Buckley Camille Carol Carkner Frank Carrubba George Cebra Chazhukaran Family Kathleen Crawford Stephen Cummings Gerald Della Sala Maria Rosa Diaz Janice Elko Michael Farson Phyllis Farson Joan Frost Susan Fuchs Patricia Griffin Sonny Halioris Josh Heller Milagros Jelleneck
Richard Kisielewski Ed Lafferty James Lapides Claire Lee Larry Lobo Mackenna Mattesi Megan & Lucy Tracy McGuirk Van Qui Nguyen Dennis O’Brien Heath Petersen Alex Pikos Bretton Pierce Jeffrey Plourde Lynne Rasmussen Nancy Rasmussen Langdon Richardson Clare Robinson Timothy Samolei Edd Schell Nancy Vanderhoof Trish Volp Sharon Wandtke Janell Warnack Werder Family Dannette Yuiska
Cullen Anderson Whit Armbruster Kellen Baye Thomas E. Dobrota Ryan Carey Joseph Carr Brian Connolly Patrick DeRose Adam Dillon James Dillon Matt Gray Patrick Hart David Holland
Sorenna Jean
Marylou Keller
Audra Marie Kepa
Thorin Jean Nicholas Koch Michael John Loh Benjamin Phillips, III Taylor Sanders Alexander Seaberg Anders Stanke Erica Stanke Lee Stephens Jasper Swan Edward A. Ustaris Jonathan Weiler Veronica Williams
Dear God, Bless this land that we love, a land You created, in love. We are at our best when we're close to You.
Please inspire, guide, and govern our leaders and our vision, that our greatness may be founded in and defined in You.
Amen
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FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Matthew 11:25-30
This weekend, our nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Unlike most nations, the United States was not founded primarily on a shared ethnicity, language, or culture. Instead, our founders built a political community out of diverse peoples united by a shared vision of liberty. That vision echoes something deep in the Christian mystery revealed in today's Gospel.
Jesus returns to his hometown. The people see only what is familiar: the carpenter, the son of Mary, one of their own. As Mark tells us, "They took offense at him. Jesus said, 'A prophet is not without honor except in his native place and among his own kin and in his own house.'" Their narrow vision blinds them. Jesus has come to inaugurate a new communion that transcends geography, bloodlines, and culture. He has come to unite all people in himself. At its best, America's national unity reflects this possibility, which fully subsists only in the Catholic Church. Our unity is not based on ancestry or tribe, but on a shared commitment to higher ideals. For this reason, we can love our country with gratitude while situating patriotism within the broader horizon of faith. Rooted in Christ, we are less vulnerable to the unholy tribalism that threatens civic life and faith.
This weekend, let us thank God for our nation and pray that we also live as
Patricia Harabedian Jeanne Nelson
May the healing hand of God rest on these people and all others in need.
Brian Albert Sandra Allev Justine Atkinson Robin Ares-Batko Felix Brandon Sue Brandon Don Buckley Camille Carol Carkner Frank Carrubba George Cebra Chazhukaran Family Kathleen Crawford Stephen Cummings Gerald Della Sala Maria Rosa Diaz Janice Elko Michael Farson Phyllis Farson Joan Frost Susan Fuchs Patricia Griffin Sonny Halioris Josh Heller Milagros Jelleneck
Richard Kisielewski Ed Lafferty James Lapides Claire Lee Larry Lobo Mackenna Mattesi Megan & Lucy Tracy McGuirk Van Qui Nguyen Dennis O’Brien Heath Petersen Alex Pikos Bretton Pierce Jeffrey Plourde Lynne Rasmussen Nancy Rasmussen Langdon Richardson Clare Robinson Timothy Samolei Edd Schell Nancy Vanderhoof Trish Volp Sharon Wandtke Janell Warnack Werder Family Dannette Yuiska
Cullen Anderson Whit Armbruster Kellen Baye Thomas E. Dobrota Ryan Carey Joseph Carr Brian Connolly Patrick DeRose Adam Dillon James Dillon Matt Gray Patrick Hart David Holland
Sorenna Jean
Marylou Keller
Audra Marie Kepa
Thorin Jean Nicholas Koch Michael John Loh Benjamin Phillips, III Taylor Sanders Alexander Seaberg Anders Stanke Erica Stanke Lee Stephens Jasper Swan Edward A. Ustaris Jonathan Weiler Veronica Williams
Dear God, Bless this land that we love, a land You created, in love. We are at our best when we're close to You.
Please inspire, guide, and govern our leaders and our vision, that our greatness may be founded in and defined in You.
Amen
The church is described as beautiful with great acoustics, making it a lovely venue for events.
Catholic Index is not affiliated with St. Bede. Information is sourced from the parish website and public bulletins and may contain errors. Report a correction →
Read sacred intentions from travelers and locals, then join the virtual candle wall to add your own prayer.
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