July 17, 2024

Dear Parishioners,

As we hear the Gospel story today, we might consider all the ways in which God is revealing himself to us and consider what is our relationship to him. At times we may feel like we are one of the throngs of people pursuing Jesus and his Apostles, with something in our lives that has us yearning for God’s healing presence. In his infinite mercy and goodness, he responds – shepherding us, teaching us, leading us home.

Or maybe we are following Jesus as the Apostles did, joining him on a journey toward others in need, whether we see it ahead of time or not. In the moment of encounter, Jesus shows us the way, demonstrating compassion and giving us the grace for our hearts to be moved. In our noticing, God is calling us to a responsive action.

The Good Shepherd walked among us, and the Holy Spirit remains with us to guide and advocate for us. Wherever we see ourselves today, we can all relate to those who followed Jesus relentlessly. We are blessed that, in our yearning, we have the Eucharist, his holy presence offered to us at every celebration of the Mass.



Furthermore, the Eucharist reminds us that we are sent to do God’s work on earth. May we be attentive to God’s calling wherever we may be this day.

God Love Ya!

Fr. Reilly