Pastoral Messages
Eucharistic Communion and Seeing Those in Need
The Catechism of the Catholic Church tells us that receiving the Eucharist “commits us to the poor” (1397). Why is this so?
Receiving the Eucharist means that we enter into union with the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity. And being in Holy Communion with Jesus himself means something profound. Let’s consider one facet of this great mystery.
The Eucharist is Jesus himself. He is the Eternal Word, living in Trinitarian communion with the Father and the Holy Spirit. But out of love for us, in order to save us from sin and death, the beloved Son of the Father chose to take upon himself a radical poverty: the weakness of the human condition of his beloved creatures.
Continue reading this article by Dr. James Pauley here.
Scripture
An Introduction to the Sunday Scripture Readings - August 10, 2025
“You Also Must Be Prepared, For At An Hour You Do Not Expect, The Son Of Man Will Come.”
This Sunday's readings teach us about perseverance in faith and preparedness for the coming of Jesus. We must always be ready for when our Master comes to call on us.
Our first reading from the Book of Wisdom (18:6-9) highlights the Israelites preparedness and faith in God's promise as they awaited the first Passover. In one single night, God both blessed the Israelites for their faithfulness and smote the first born of the Egyptians for their evil deeds.
In our Epistle reading from the Letter to the Hebrews (11:1-2, 8-12), the author teaches the meaning of faith and uses the story of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob to illustrate the model of faithful perseverance. The homeland we await is a heavenly homeland and the one who promised it is trustworthy. One example of Abraham’s great faith is this, “By faith, Abraham, when put to the test, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was ready to offer his only son, of whom it was said, ‘Through Isaac, descendants shall bear your name.’ He reasoned that God was able to raise even from the dead, and he received Isaac back as a symbol.”
In our Gospel reading (Luke 12:32-48), Jesus first reminded His disciples that the Kingdom of Heaven awaits them as He told them, “Do not be afraid any longer, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom. Sell your belongings and give alms. . . . For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.” He then admonished His disciples to be prepared always, for they know not the hour that the Son of Man will come. Our Lord promises us “an inexhaustible treasure in heaven that no thief can reach.”
The Scouts have a motto, "Be Prepared". It is a good motto for Christians as well, for we know that the Master will return and bring with Him the joys of the heavenly kingdom, but we do not know when the master will come. When He does come, may He find us watchful and ready.
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081025.cfm
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