August 29 -- The Pharisees and scribes questioned him, “Why do your disciples not follow the tradition of the elders but instead eat a meal with unclean hands?” Jesus responded, “Well did Isaiah prophesy about you hypocrites, as it is written: This people honors me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me; in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines human precepts. You disregard God’s commandment but cling to human tradition.” Mark 7:5-7
August 22 -- Simon Peter answered him, “Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God.”
The Knights of Columbus Council 6824 Is sponsoring a "Euchre Event" in Hardy Hall. Saturday, September 18 6-8:30 p.m. St. Anne Parish 825 S. Ortonville Rd Ortonville, MI
August 15 -- One of the most poignant moments in John’s Gospel comes from the meeting between Jesus and Thomas the Apostle after the Resurrection. “Doubting Thomas” refused to accept the truth of Jesus’ triumphant return until he had physically touched the wounds in his hands and side. In their exchange, we witness Jesus invite Thomas to “put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side; do not be faithless, but believing.” Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe.”
When our life journey is touched by death and the grief that follows, we can turn to Mary for both solace and inspiration. Mary’s life journey was touched by sadness, sorrow and grief, yet she encountered God’s presence and grace in the journey. Can we allow Mary to accompany us and point to hope and new life?