November 2021 archive of From the Pastor
November 27th/28th Bulletin Article
Posted by Mary Young on 11/23/21
Dear Friends,
As I mentioned in last week’s column, I would like to spend some time discussing the Gospel, the Good News, of Jesus Christ. We could call it Salvation History or the story of Christianity. Whatever we call it, this story should captivate us, inspire us, overwhelm us. ... Read More »
November 20th/21st Bulletin Article
Posted by Mary Young on 11/17/21
Dear Friends,
Viva Christo Rey! Long live Christ the King!
There is a term out there to describe people living in the United States of America in the Year of our Lord 2021: WEIRD—Western, educated, industrialized, rich, democratic. Especially with regard to us being “educated,” we implicitly view ourselves ... Read More »
November 13th/14th Bulletin Article
Posted by Mary Young on 11/09/21
Dear Friends,
We heard from Deuteronomy 6 a few Sundays ago, and Jesus reiterated it when asked which is the first of all the commandments: “Hear, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone! Therefore, you shall love the Lord, your God, with your whole heart, and ... Read More »
November 6th/7th Bulletin Article
Posted by Mary Young on 11/02/21
Dear Friends,
I shared with you two weeks ago the beginning of some insights from the Amazing Parish conference, specifically the need for all of us—beginning with me—to be transformed in Living Stones of the Church, living members of the Body of Christ. This transformation is brought about by ... Read More »