Dear Parishioners,
As I reflect on the Gospel reading for this week (Mk 6:30-34), I’m reminded of how our world is full of activity that runs in cycles or in rhythm. The seasons of the year, daylight and night time over the 24 hours of a day, even the plant life has its cycles of growth and bearing fruit. There are many other examples—these are just a few. Jesus speaks to us about the cycle or rhythm of the Christian life. The Christian life is a continuous going into the presence of God from the presence of men and coming out into the presence of men from the presence of God. After the activity of ministering and serving others, we must reconnect and recharge in prayer with our Lord, otherwise our spiritual life becomes ineffective.
Deacon Howard
