"As the Father has sent me, so I send you"

The readings of the 2nd week of Easter have really given me a lot to muse about.  The Acts of the Apostles reminds us of how the first Christians received the new attitude presented to them by the followers of Jesus. They devoted themselves by meeting together to break bread and to pray together.  They ate with exaltation and sincerity of heart, praising God and enjoying favor with all the people going so far as to share their belongings with those in need.

I think we can say that we do the same thing here in our parish community.  We share by being present at mass receiving the Eucharist together.  We continue to share by giving alms for our poor, by donating clothing to the Saint Vincent de Paul thrift shop and by providing food to be distributed from our pantry.  But most important, and some of us are not even aware, we are all involved in some way or another in our daily activities by encouraging those who we come in contact with.


This is what St. Peter describes as providing a living hope to those of us suffering from various trials and tribulations so that both our faith and theirs (which is more precious than gold) even though tested by our many distresses is part of the treasure map to eternal life.

We are sent out to find the treasure, then once it is found, we need to give it away. The treasure is LOVE.  We are commanded to love, to love God and to love our neighbor, because God Is Love and He loves His creation.  He loves you and me and all people, not just a select few. At the end of each Mass, we are sent.  We need to take it to heart." Go In Peace Glorifying the Lord by Your Life."  

Deacon Robert Lemay