Readings:
Is 56:1. 6-7
Ps 67:2-3,5, 6, 8
Rom 11:13-15, 29-32
Mt 15:21-28
Processional Hymn: All the Ends of the Earth
Preparation of Gifts: Lead Me Lord
Communion: There Are Many Rooms
Recessional; A Rightful place
St. Elizabeth’s Guild request prayers for Vicki Gonzales and her family and loved ones coping with the critical illness of her son.
From the bulletin:
“The woman who was sick took a risk when she furtively touched the hem of Jesus’ cloak: she risked being ridiculed. But she risked: because she wanted to be cued, she wanted to reach Jesus. Remember the Canaanite woman: women risk more than men do! That’s true: they are better at it! We have to admit that…
Do I take risks, or do I follow Jesus according to the rules of my insurance company?…Do I put my faith in Jesus/ Do I entrust my life to Jesus? Am i walking behind Jesus even if sometimes i seem ridiculous? Or am I sitting still, watching what others are doing?
Pope Francis
Homily, Mass in Chapel of Santa Maria
January 13, 2017
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