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Mary Queen of Heaven - A Word from Our PastorSt. Matthew: Monday is the Feast of St. Matthew the apostle. He is at his post as a tax collector when he first encounters Jesus. Amazingly Jesus calls him and he immediately follows. He is blessed to share the first of the four Gospels honoring Jesus as the fulfillment of promises, the awaited Messiah. That Jesus chose Matthew, a man despised because of his profession, is an assurance for all of us that God loves us, calls us, and has a place for each and every one of us.
Readings for next week: Ezekiel 18:25-28; Philippians 2:1-11; Matthew 21:28-32
Reflection: Paul proclaims what we all know and believe, "Jesus Christ is Lord." Nevertheless, his proclamation may not be the one we expect. He proclaims, "Jesus Christ is Lord," not in honor of his power or superiority but because of Jesus' willingness to become a humble slave. As a slave, Jesus teaches us to serve with humility in a way a master never could. Paul proclaims, "Jesus Christ is Lord," not because of his divinity but because of his choice to become human, to be one in all ways with the people he loves. Not as God, but as a man who experiences both suffering and joy, Jesus teaches us obedience and compassion. His choice to become human is itself a witness to God's endless love. His life as a man shows the potential for divine love beating through a human heart, a reality in which we have all been invited to share.
Prayer: Jesus, we turn to you in love and with confidence, knowing that you not only care for us but understand as one of us. Look upon us with compassion. Teach us to follow with trust and obedience. We seek, Lord, to live out our lives as a humble reflection of your own. May our lives, as well as our words proclaim, "Jesus Christ is Lord!" -
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Monday, September 21, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PMPatriotic Rosary following the 6:45pm Mass located at St. Ann Church, or if weather permitting, St. Ann parking lotRead More
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Monday, September 28, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PMPatriotic Rosary following the 6:45pm Mass located at St. Ann Church, or if weather permitting, St. Ann parking lotRead More
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Respect Life Month - October 2026The 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.
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