29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

This week, our Lord teaches us about the importance of persistent prayer. When we place ourselves in a “mode” of persistent prayer; we remind ourselves and those near us of our total dependence on God. And when we reach the “ah ha moment” where we see deep within ourselves our need for God, we are then driven by that dependence to call out to Him all the more. We are called to persist in prayer “in season” and “out of season” another way of saying it, is to pray persistently whether it is convenient or inconvenient.

St. Paul in Second Timothy charges us, “remain faithful to what you have learned and believed.” The only way this is possible is in and through persistent prayer.

Brothers and Sisters – Jesus invites us at every Mass to be persistent and unrelenting in our prayers. In the words of Dr. Mary Healy, “It is true …that as we persist in prayer the Lord will gradually begin to move in our hearts, changing our desires to become more aligned with His.” Dr. Healy continues… “Even when it seems nothing is happening in response to our prayer, the Lord may be accomplishing immense though unseen changes.”

Let us ask for the grace to be persistent in prayer.

Fr. Craig



READINGS FOR OCTOBER 9, 2022

28^th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
 

1^st Reading—2 Kings 5: 14-17— Through the word of Elisha the prophet, God cured Naaman the leper. Naaman’s gratitude changed his life, and he refused to offer worship to any other god except the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm:  — “The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving, saving power. The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving, saving power.”

2^nd Reading—2 Timothy 2: 8-13— Paul told Timothy that the resurrection of Christ makes preaching the gospel worthwhile: “If we have died with him we shall also live with him; if we persevere we shall also reign with him.”

Gospel Acclamation—Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! “In all circumstances, give thanks, for this is the will of God for you.”

Gospel—Luke 17: 11-19—Jesus cured ten people, and one, a Samaritan, returned to give God thanks and praise. Jesus said to him, “Stand up and go; your faith has saved you.”



28TH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR - C - OCTOBER 9, 2022

PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL

May your healing spirit enfold our ailing brothers and sisters --

1. We are having a blood drive this Thursday, October 13^th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can find more information about this in the bulletin or our website on how to sign up.

2. Just a reminder, Family Catechesis is next Saturday, October 15^th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

3. St. Anne's Youth Group will meet on Sunday, October 9 at 7 pm in Hardy Hall.  All teens 13-19 are welcome to discuss scripture and enjoy ice cream sundaes.  Please drop your teen off at the NORTH door to Hardy Hall labeled #1 at the circle drive.  Please pick teens up at 8:30 p.m.