Dear Parishioners,

Throughout these weeks of July, our Sunday Gospels invite us to become students of Jesus. Through His parables, He teaches us not only who God is but also who we are called to become. Each parable reveals something about the heart of God and gently challenges us to look honestly at the condition of our own hearts.

Dear Parishioners,

This weekend, our nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. While Independence Day is often marked by fireworks, parades, family gatherings and backyard barbecues, it also offers us an opportunity to reflect on a profound truth of the Christian life: are called to live as free citizens of a nation while remaining faithful disciples and joyful servants of God.

Dear Parishioners,

This weekend's readings invite us to reflect on the importance of human relationships. At first, Jesus' words in the Gospel may sound challenging: "Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me." Yet Jesus is not asking us to love our families less. Rather, He is teaching us that the fullest and most authentic way to love others is through Him and in Him. His love is the perfect model for every human relationship.

Dear Parishioners,

As we continue our journey through Ordinary Time and enter the Twelfth Week of the year, the Sunday readings invite us to reflect on God's loving providence and care. In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus reminds us that we are known and loved by God in a deeply personal way. The Father knows even the smallest details of our lives because He is our Creator. We are not anonymous in God's eyes; we are His beloved sons and daughters.

Dear Parishioners,

This weekend, the Church returns to Ordinary Time and to the steady, grace-filled journey of discipleship. In the Gospel from Gospel of Matthew, Jesus calls the Twelve Apostles by name and sends them out on mission with these powerful words: ""The kingdom of heaven is at hand. Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, drive out demons. Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give."

Dear Parishioners,

This weekend we celebrate the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, the Most Holy Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. It is a universal feast of the Church that calls us to deepen our love, reverence, and understanding of the Real Presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. The Eucharist remains one of the greatest mysteries and gifts of our Catholic faith: that Christ gives Himself to us truly and completely under the appearance of bread and wine.