Dear Parishioners,
Today in St. Luke’s gospel (Lk 4:1-13), Jesus reacts to one of Satan’s temptations in the desert professing: “It is written: You shall worship the Lord, your God, and Him alone shall you serve.” The evangelist, St. Paul, in his letter to the Roman community (Rom 10:8-13), urges them and us, to believe Jesus is the Lord. In the Book of Deuteronomy (Dt 26:4-10), Moses, in a spirit of gratitude, offers the first fruits of the harvest to the priest. The Lord invites Christian stewards to return to Him our “first fruits” of time in prayer, talents in service, and treasure in generosity to the poor and the Church. Contribute food to North County Emergency Outreach Network (NCEON) or to Mato Grasso or spend some time in a local food kitchen as a gift of your stewardship to those in need. It will strengthen you to resist whatever temptations Satan might send your way.
Fr. Carl
