Dear Sisters & Brothers in Christ,

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

When we look at a human face, it is very symmetrical; it is almost shaped like two identical mirrored halves. Yes, almost, but not quite, because the left side of a human face is more joyful, and the right is more concerned. The dual appearances of our face reflects our life – our inner life, as well as experiences brought to our perception by senses. These and all the same dual feelings we can see in Jesus’ mission, and in being his disciple. He brought us peace, joy, and mercy. Even though, we approach many concerns, we face many challenges to really be Jesus’ disciple.

In diverse situations we discover the close presence of God, His care, and His support. The Blessed Virgin Mary is a fitting example of how God’s grace works in us to go through many hardships. Mary is chosen and blessed, the one who had no place to give birth to a baby, who had to escape from the threat to the life of a newborn child, who witnessed terrible agony on the cross of her beloved Son. Although, the grace of God was greater that any hardship in her life.

This Friday we will celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Three of our holy days of obligation around the liturgical year are devoted to our Blessed Mother - the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (12/8), Mary the Holy Mother of God (1/1), and the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (8/15).

Come on Friday, and celebrate the great deeds God has done for Mary, and does in your life. Let us celebrate the happy end of Mary’s life on earth, looking for a share in her glory.

May God bless you!

May God bless you!
Fr. Andrew