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Mary Queen of Heaven Family of ParishesSt. Ann, St. Bernard of Clairvaux, St. James the Greater & St. Margaret Mary -
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Mary Queen of Heaven - A Word from Our PastorThe Season of Lent: The last week of Jesus' life begins with his triumphant entry into Jerusalem. The crowds are overjoyed to see him. Many are eager to crown him king. Within days, the same crowds are calling for his crucifixion. The power of the crowd would extend to many among Jesus' disciples who witnessed his condemnation and yet remained silent. They knew that to stand against the crowd was to risk a greater share in Jesus' suffering. To stand with Jesus is to accept a cross which places us in opposition to the common wisdom of culture and friends. It is a choice that promises much suffering but little respect. To accept the cross is to forsake our own lives in favor of the life of the one who died upon it.
Feast of the Annunciation: Wednesday we celebrate the Annunciation of the Lord. Mass is celebrated according to our usual Wednesday schedule, but wearing white vestments and singing the Gloria!
A Basic Catechism: The things we believe, especially in terms of faith, are reflected in the choices we make. We believe that when Jesus Christ rose from the dead, he did so in fulfillment of the scriptures. This is an interesting point. It brings together several strands of our faith. 1. Jesus himself, our teacher and guide, lived his life according to the will of God as related in the scripture and teachings handed down to him. We who profess to follow Jesus must also live according to the scripture and teachings handed down to us. 2. God keeps His promises. We can trust Him. 3. The ultimate fulfillment of the scriptures is in the end of death and the restoration of eternal life. If Jesus fulfills God's promise then His resurrection must also be our own. Right now at this moment, we are living eternal life, even if not fully realized, and when we share our lives with others, we are offering them a share in eternity.
Prayer: Jesus teach us. Show us the strength in our weakness, the beauty in our suffering. Help us to let go of the fears to which we cling, and to accept the freedom of your cross. Lead us away from anxiety into the infinite peace of your life and love. -
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