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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 PastorQueen of Heaven - Next Saturday the Church celebrates the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mary is celebrated as the Queen Mother, a term and office still spoken of in royalty today and one which was prominent in many cultures in times past. The Queen Mother is the mother of the reigning King. Her responsibility is to address those needs of individual citizens that do not have bearing on the health of the larger Kingdom. The authority of the Queen Mother can in no way rival that of her son, the King, since she can only speak on his behalf and in his name. God often chooses to answer the needs of his people through human hands. The greatest need the world will ever have the need for the Savior himself, was answered through the hands of Mary. It is certainly fitting that God continues to meet human needs through her mediation. It is truly a blessing to us that Jesus shares his own mother, and that Mary chooses to unite our prayers with her own.
St. Bernard of Clairvaux - Next Sunday, St. Bernard will celebrate its patronal Feast Day. St. Bernard of Clairvaux, abbot and Doctor of the Church (1090 - 1153) was truly blessed as a leader in the Church. He was a prolific writer and scholar. He was consulted by kings and popes. He participated in Church councils. He was especially a leader in prayer and by example in teaching a holy way of life. Many recognized holiness in him and were inspired to seek greater holiness in their own lives.
Readings for next week - Isaiah 22:19-23; Romans 11:33-36; Matthew 16:13-20
Reflection - Jesus asks a question which must eventually be answered by every person. "Who do you say that I am?" The way we see Jesus, the way we know our God, gives definition to our faith and impacts powerfully on the choices we make in accordance with our faith. Seeing Jesus as "the Messiah, the Son of the Living God", Peter inadvertently defines himself. Jesus immediately names him, "Rock". Peter is the support upon which the Savior will build the means of salvation. He is a rock against which even death will not prevail. Peter discovers that the very meaning with the life of God, that in seeking to know the one we inevitably come to know the other. Answering the question, "Who do you say that I am?" we discover who we are.
Prayer - Father, your love and fidelity are forever. Help us to be as faithful to you. Trusting in the promise Jesus made to Peter, we know that the work of the Church cannot fail. May our struggles give glory to you and bring salvation to all. -
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Monday, August 31, 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 7, 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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