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Deacon Greg's Homily 9-29-19

Here are a few very basic points from 130 years of Catholic Social Teaching:  God intended the earth and everything in it for the sake of all human beings. Thus, in justice, created goods should flow fairly to all. All other rights are subordinated to this principle. All have a right to private ownership, but this right is subordinate to the common good. Therefore, wealth and possessions must be understood as ours to steward rather than something to possess absolutely. No person (or nation) may have a surplus if others do not have the basic necessities. Thus, no one may appropriate surplus goods solely for his own private use when others lack the bare necessities for life. People are obliged to come to the relief of the poor. With regards to society, The motivating concern for the poor - who are, in the very meaningful term, "the Lord's poor" - must be translated at all levels into concrete actions, until it decisively attains a series of necessary reforms. Hopefull

Deacon Greg’s Homily 9-8-19

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There a some key and challenging themes in our readings today for us to consider... Do we truly TRUST God and the plan that is set before us?  Are we OPEN to the Holy Spirit, or it just a part of the Trinity, and a nice concept that comforts our intellect?  How are we at BEARING OUR CROSSES? I’ll go ahead and speak to this one: We do a lot of denying or negotiating for something as minimal as possible!  Do we practice the faith so as to become more USEFUL, or are we just part of the club?  What are our PRIORITIES, and what should they be? Who or what is really first in our minds?  Lastly, and something that we’ve been reflecting on a lot recently: What does it means to be a DISCIPLE?  Wisdom ask that age old question: Who can know God’s plan? How many times have you heard someone say, “I’m trying to cone to and understanding of what God’s plan is for me.” Or, “I’m praying that God reveals his plan.” Or, “I believe that God’s plan us calling me to...” In a way, our First Read