Abandoned on the wayside
63. Jesus tells the story of a man assaulted by thieves and lying injured on the wayside. Several persons passed him by, but failed to stop. These were people holding important social positions, yet lacking in real concern for the common good. They would not waste a couple of minutes caring for the injured man, or even in calling for help. Only one person stopped, approached the man and cared for him personally, even spending his own money to provide for his needs. He also gave him something that in our frenetic world we cling to tightly: he gave him his time. Certainly, he had his own plans for that day, his own needs, commitments and desires. Yet he was able to put all that aside when confronted with someone in need. Without even knowing the injured man, he saw him as deserving of his time and attention.
64. Which of these persons do you identify with? This question, blunt as it is, is direct and incisive. Which of these characters do you resemble?
Excerpt: FRATELLI TUTTI
Pope Francis Encyclical
On Fraternity and Social Friendship
*Part of a sequential daily series to read and reflect on this new encyclical.
📷- The Good Samaritan
Ferdinand Hodlier
We are celebrating Mass in the church with safeguards in place. 🙏❤️
Here are a few reminders of how that works:
Maximum capacity in the church will be 100.
Social distance must be observed and masks are required.
Once the church reaches capacity we will open the Parish Center for additional seating, where mass will be livestreamed with holy communion available.
Masses:
Monday through Friday 8:00AM
Live streamed and in the Church
Saturday Vigil 5:30PM
Live streamed and in the Church
Sunday 7:30AM, 9:00AM and 11:00AM
Live streamed and in the Church
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday 4:00 to 5:00PM
in the Church
SEE YOU IN CHURCH!*
*If your health is at risk, you aren’t feeling well, or you may have been exposed to covid-19, please remain home, join us livestream and make a spiritual communion. As San Diego continues the fight to stop this pandemic, the obligation to attend mass remains suspended.
PRAYER FOR SPIRITUAL COMMUNION
My Jesus,
I believe that You
are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things,
and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment
receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Keep me close in your Sacred Heart.
Amen.
Saturday, Oct 31, 2020
One of the many things to be longed for during this extended time of physical distancing is the free and easy sharing of meals with family and friends, in groups large and small. Shared meals hold a special place in family life, and in Catholic life as well. It’s no mystery why meals are central. Something magical happens at mealtime, the communion among people is palpable. And in Catholic life, Communion is sacred. Pray we may safely gather again without appointment or extra precautions in the not too distant future and freely share the mysteries of our faith in the bread and wine, the Body and Blood. Until then, let us raise a glass in remembrance of Christ.
-And receive him as we can, at mass or in spiritual communion.-
TODAY'S READINGS: Philippians 1:18b-26 Luke 14:1, 7-11.
“On a sabbath Jesus went to dine at the home of one of the leading Pharisees, and the people there were observing him carefully.”
#takefiveforfaith
If you ever feel distressed during your day, call upon our Lady, just say this simple prayer: 'Mary, Mother of Jesus, please be a mother to me now.' I must admit, this prayer has never failed me.
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Saint Teresa of Calcutta 💛
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#saturdayswithmary
#everysacredsunday
Gospel
LK 14:1, 7-11
On a sabbath Jesus went to dine
at the home of one of the leading Pharisees,
and the people there were observing him carefully.
He told a parable to those who had been invited,
noticing how they were choosing the places of honor at the table.
“When you are invited by someone to a wedding banquet,
do not recline at table in the place of honor.
A more distinguished guest than you may have been invited by him,
and the host who invited both of you may approach you and say,
‘Give your place to this man,’
and then you would proceed with embarrassment
to take the lowest place.
Rather, when you are invited,
go and take the lowest place
so that when the host comes to you he may say,
‘My friend, move up to a higher position.’
Then you will enjoy the esteem of your companions at the table.
For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled,
but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”
#dailyingodsword
Set your clocks back one hour when you go to bed tonight! Enjoy the extra time Sunday morning 🌞
