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Mary Queen of Heaven - A Word from Our Pastor
Respect Life Month: I have never met a person that God did not love. None of us have. It is in God's great love for us that we are sacred. All of us, every human life is sacred, because of His great love for us.
Readings for next week: Isaiah 45:1,4-6; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5; Matthew 22:15-21
Reflection: It would be easy to look at the time we spend at prayer as rightfully belonging to God, while the time we spend at work belongs to the world. We might look at our charitable contributions as belonging to God, but the payment of taxes as belonging to Caesar. The distinctions, however, are not as clear as they may seem. Time is pretty much the same whether spent at work or in church and the coin we place in the collection bears the same face as the one we use for taxes. Both are given by God and are appropriate gifts to God. The goodness of our prayer and charity makes the world a better place, and the way we approach our work and social responsibilities is a witness to both our faith and the gifts God has given us. All that is given to God is good for His creation and all that is given for the good of the world is given to God.
Prayer: Father, we thank you for the gifts your world has given us. May we always see your face in the wonders of your creation. Help us Lord, to serve you and to love you, even as we serve and love each other.
The Archdiocese of Cincinnati will observe Respect Life Sunday as we enter October, Respect Life Month.
As in years past, we will participate in the Archdiocese Respect Life Fund collection. Through your donation, we are given the opportunity to contribute to this fund which helps support local crisis pregnancy centers, educational resources, advocacy groups, and other local organizations whose work supports a culture of life, right here in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Please help us save lives by supporting the Respect Life Fund through your generous donation.
Please use the Respect Life envelope in your packet or use a Special Collection envelope, which is available at each church, either in the pew, the vestibule, or in the Gathering Space. The use of these envelopes lets us know your intention. All funds collected in these envelopes will be given to the Archdiocese Respect Life Fund.