2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)
Who is Jesus for us? John calls Jesus the Lamb of God and thus signifies Jesus' mission as the One who redeems us from our sins. The blood of the Passover Lamb (Exodus 12) delivered the Israelites from their oppression in Egypt and from the plague of death. The Lord Jesus freely offered up his life for us on the cross as the atoning sacrifice for our sins (1 Corinthians 5:7). The blood which he poured out for us on the cross cleanses, heals, and frees us from our slavery to sin, and from the "wages of sin which is death" (Romans 6:23) and the "destruction of both body and soul in hell" (Matthew 10:28).
It is significant that John was the son of the priest, Zachariah, who participated in the daily sacrifice of a lamb in the temple for the sins of the people (Exodus 29). In Jesus, John saw the true and only sacrifice which could deliver us from the bondage of sin, death, and the powers of hell. How did John know the true identity of Jesus, as the Son of God and Savior of the world (John 1:29)? The Holy Spirit revealed to John Jesus' true nature in such a way that John bore witness that this is the Son of God. How can we be certain that Jesus is truly the Christ, the Son of the living God? The Holy Spirit makes the Lord Jesus Christ known to us through the gift of faith. God gives us freely of his Spirit that we may comprehend - with enlightened minds and eyes of faith - the great mystery and plan of God to unite all things in his Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Let us pray: Lord Jesus Christ, fill me with the power of your Holy Spirit that I may grow in the knowledge of your great love and truth. Let your Spirit be aflame in my heart that I may joyfully seek to do your will in all things.
Have a Blessed and Joyful Week
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)
Who is Jesus for us? John calls Jesus the Lamb of God and thus signifies Jesus' mission as the One who redeems us from our sins. The blood of the Passover Lamb (Exodus 12) delivered the Israelites from their oppression in Egypt and from the plague of death. The Lord Jesus freely offered up his life for us on the cross as the atoning sacrifice for our sins (1 Corinthians 5:7). The blood which he poured out for us on the cross cleanses, heals, and frees us from our slavery to sin, and from the "wages of sin which is death" (Romans 6:23) and the "destruction of both body and soul in hell" (Matthew 10:28).
It is significant that John was the son of the priest, Zachariah, who participated in the daily sacrifice of a lamb in the temple for the sins of the people (Exodus 29). In Jesus, John saw the true and only sacrifice which could deliver us from the bondage of sin, death, and the powers of hell. How did John know the true identity of Jesus, as the Son of God and Savior of the world (John 1:29)? The Holy Spirit revealed to John Jesus' true nature in such a way that John bore witness that this is the Son of God. How can we be certain that Jesus is truly the Christ, the Son of the living God? The Holy Spirit makes the Lord Jesus Christ known to us through the gift of faith. God gives us freely of his Spirit that we may comprehend - with enlightened minds and eyes of faith - the great mystery and plan of God to unite all things in his Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Let us pray: Lord Jesus Christ, fill me with the power of your Holy Spirit that I may grow in the knowledge of your great love and truth. Let your Spirit be aflame in my heart that I may joyfully seek to do your will in all things.
Have a Blessed and Joyful Week
Our Lady Of Grace Romney
W V
Next week’s readings:
Job 38: 1, 8-11;
Psalm 107: 23-24, 25-26, 28-29, 30-31; 2 Corinthians 5: 14-17;
Mark 4: 35-41
2015 Confirmation Retreat for Our Lady of Grace
Dioceses Confirmation RetreatDiocese’s Confirmation Retreat with Bishop Bransfield Diocesan Youth Ministry Knights of Columbus providing the food. 200 in a attendance, they played games, listen to Up Lifting live spiritual music, some powerful speakers, Holy Mass, a talk by the Bishop and most of all great spirit filled camaraderie with others their own age and faith. | Our Lady of Grace Confirmation ClassOur Lady of Grace 2015 Confirmation Class Tom Eades, Hannah Stewart, Lawrence Sweet, John Alongi, Curtis Young, Christopher Fagga, Angela Fagga and Speaker | Registration meet and greetDiocese’s Confirmation Retreat with Bishop Bransfield Diocesan Youth Ministry Knights of Columbus providing the food. 200 in a attendance, they played games, listen to Up Lifting live spiritual music, some powerful speakers, Holy Mass, a talk by the Bishop and most of all great spirit filled camaraderie with others their own age and faith. |
---|---|---|
IntroductionDiocese’s Confirmation Retreat with Bishop Bransfield Diocesan Youth Ministry Knights of Columbus providing the food. 200 in a attendance, they played games, listen to Up Lifting live spiritual music, some powerful speakers, Holy Mass, a talk by the Bishop and most of all great spirit filled camaraderie with others their own age and faith. Our Lady of Grace 2015 Confirmation Class Tom Eades, Hannah Stewart, Lawrence Sweet, John Alongi, Curtis Young, Christopher Fagga, Angela Fagga | Angela Fagga fun during a contestSome Contest | During fun and gamesWheeling WV Diocese’s Confirmation Retreat with Bishop Bransfield Diocesan Youth Ministry Knights of Columbus providing the food. 200 in a attendance, they played games, listen to Up Lifting live spiritual music, some powerful speakers, Holy Mass, a talk by the Bishop and most of all great spirit filled camaraderie with others their own age and faith. |
During fun and gamesWheeling WV Diocese’s Confirmation Retreat with Bishop Bransfield Diocesan Youth Ministry Knights of Columbus providing the food. 200 in a attendance, they played games, listen to Up Lifting live spiritual music, some powerful speakers, Holy Mass, a talk by the Bishop and most of all great spirit filled camaraderie with others their own age and faith. | Hannah Stewart, Lawrence SweetWheeling WV Diocese’s Confirmation Retreat with Bishop Bransfield Diocesan Youth Ministry Knights of Columbus providing the food. 200 in a attendance, they played games, listen to Up Lifting live spiritual music, some powerful speakers, Holy Mass, a talk by the Bishop and most of all great spirit filled camaraderie with others their own age and faith. | Bishop Bransfield during breakWheeling WV Diocese’s Confirmation Retreat with Bishop Bransfield Diocesan Youth Ministry Knights of Columbus providing the food. 200 in a attendance, they played games, listen to Up Lifting live spiritual music, some powerful speakers, Holy Mass, a talk by the Bishop and most of all great spirit filled camaraderie with others their own age and faith. |
Bishop Bransfield during lunch breakWheeling WV Diocese’s Confirmation Retreat with Bishop Bransfield Diocesan Youth Ministry Knights of Columbus providing the food. 200 in a attendance, they played games, listen to Up Lifting live spiritual music, some powerful speakers, Holy Mass, a talk by the Bishop and most of all great spirit filled camaraderie with others their own age and faith. | Christopher FaggaWheeling WV Diocese’s Confirmation Retreat with Bishop Bransfield Diocesan Youth Ministry Knights of Columbus providing the food. 200 in a attendance, they played games, listen to Up Lifting live spiritual music, some powerful speakers, Holy Mass, a talk by the Bishop and most of all great spirit filled camaraderie with others their own age and faith. | Lunch time Praise the Lord!Wheeling WV Diocese’s Confirmation Retreat with Bishop Bransfield Diocesan Youth Ministry Knights of Columbus providing the food. 200 in a attendance, they played games, listen to Up Lifting live spiritual music, some powerful speakers, Holy Mass, a talk by the Bishop and most of all great spirit filled camaraderie with others their own age and faith. |
getting ready for MassWheeling WV Diocese’s Confirmation Retreat with Bishop Bransfield Diocesan Youth Ministry Knights of Columbus providing the food. 200 in a attendance, they played games, listen to Up Lifting live spiritual music, some powerful speakers, Holy Mass, a talk by the Bishop and most of all great spirit filled camaraderie with others their own age and faith. Our Lady of Grace 2015 Confirmation Class Direector Tom Eades, Hannah Stewart, Lawrence Sweet, John Alongi, Curtis Young, Ch | Holy Mass with Bishop BransfieldWheeling WV Diocese’s Confirmation Retreat with Bishop Bransfield Diocesan Youth Ministry Knights of Columbus providing the food. 200 in a attendance, they played games, listen to Up Lifting live spiritual music, some powerful speakers, Holy Mass, a talk by the Bishop and most of all great spirit filled camaraderie with others their own age and faith. Our Lady of Grace 2015 Confirmation Class Direector Tom Eades, Hannah Stewart, Lawrence Sweet, John Alongi, Curtis Young, Ch | Holy Mass beginingWheeling WV Diocese’s Confirmation Retreat with Bishop Bransfield Diocesan Youth Ministry Knights of Columbus providing the food. 200 in a attendance, they played games, listen to Up Lifting live spiritual music, some powerful speakers, Holy Mass, a talk by the Bishop and most of all great spirit filled camaraderie with others their own age and faith. Our Lady of Grace 2015 Confirmation Class Direector Tom Eades, Hannah Stewart, Lawrence Sweet, John Alongi, Curtis Young, Ch |
Bishop Bransfield's homilyWheeling WV Diocese’s Confirmation Retreat with Bishop Bransfield Diocesan Youth Ministry Knights of Columbus providing the food. 200 in a attendance, they played games, listen to Up Lifting live spiritual music, some powerful speakers, Holy Mass, a talk by the Bishop and most of all great spirit filled camaraderie with others their own age and faith. Our Lady of Grace 2015 Confirmation Class Direector Tom Eades, Hannah Stewart, Lawrence Sweet, John Alongi, Curtis Young, Ch | Holy MassWheeling WV Diocese’s Confirmation Retreat with Bishop Bransfield Diocesan Youth Ministry Knights of Columbus providing the food. 200 in a attendance, they played games, listen to Up Lifting live spiritual music, some powerful speakers, Holy Mass, a talk by the Bishop and most of all great spirit filled camaraderie with others their own age and faith. Our Lady of Grace 2015 Confirmation Class Direector Tom Eades, Hannah Stewart, Lawrence Sweet, John Alongi, Curtis Young, Ch | Getting Bishop Bransfield's BlessingWheeling WV Diocese’s Confirmation Retreat with Bishop Bransfield Diocesan Youth Ministry Knights of Columbus providing the food. 200 in a attendance, they played games, listen to Up Lifting live spiritual music, some powerful speakers, Holy Mass, a talk by the Bishop and most of all great spirit filled camaraderie with others their own age and faith. Our Lady of Grace 2015 Confirmation Class Direector Tom Eades, Hannah Stewart, Lawrence Sweet, John Alongi, Curtis Young, Ch |
SpeakersWheeling WV Diocese’s Confirmation Retreat with Bishop Bransfield Diocesan Youth Ministry Knights of Columbus providing the food. 200 in a attendance, they played games, listen to Up Lifting live spiritual music, some powerful speakers, Holy Mass, a talk by the Bishop and most of all great spirit filled camaraderie with others their own age and faith. Our Lady of Grace 2015 Confirmation Class Direector Tom Eades, Hannah Stewart, Lawrence Sweet, John Alongi, Curtis Young, Ch | John Alongi, Curtis YoungWheeling WV Diocese’s Confirmation Retreat with Bishop Bransfield Diocesan Youth Ministry Knights of Columbus providing the food. 200 in a attendance, they played games, listen to Up Lifting live spiritual music, some powerful speakers, Holy Mass, a talk by the Bishop and most of all great spirit filled camaraderie with others their own age and faith. Our Lady of Grace 2015 Confirmation Class Direector Tom Eades, Hannah Stewart, Lawrence Sweet, John Alongi, Curtis Young, Ch | during a talkWheeling WV Diocese’s Confirmation Retreat with Bishop Bransfield Diocesan Youth Ministry Knights of Columbus providing the food. 200 in a attendance, they played games, listen to Up Lifting live spiritual music, some powerful speakers, Holy Mass, a talk by the Bishop and most of all great spirit filled camaraderie with others their own age and faith. Our Lady of Grace 2015 Confirmation Class Direector Tom Eades, Hannah Stewart, Lawrence Sweet, John Alongi, Curtis Young, Ch |
Diocesan Youth MinistryWheeling WV Diocese’s 2015 Confirmation Retreat with Bishop Bransfield Diocesan Youth Ministry Knights of Columbus providing the food. 200 in a attendance, they played games, listen to Up Lifting live spiritual music, some powerful speakers, Holy Mass, a talk by the Bishop and most of all great spirit filled camaraderie with others their own age and faith. Our Lady of Grace 2015 Confirmation Class Direector Tom Eades, Hannah Stewart, Lawrence Sweet, John Alongi, C | John , Curtis, Angela, Beach Ba gameBeach Ball game at Wheeling WV Diocese’s 2015 Confirmation Retreat with Bishop Bransfield Diocesan Youth Ministry Knights of Columbus providing the food. 200 in a attendance, they played games, listen to Up Lifting live spiritual music, some powerful speakers, Holy Mass, a talk by the Bishop and most of all great spirit filled camaraderie with others their own age and faith. Our Lady of Grace 2015 Confirmation Class Direector Tom Eades, Hannah Stewart, Lawrence Sweet, John | Beach ball GameBeach Ball game at Wheeling WV Diocese’s 2015 Confirmation Retreat with Bishop Bransfield Diocesan Youth Ministry Knights of Columbus providing the food. 200 in a attendance, they played games, listen to Up Lifting live spiritual music, some powerful speakers, Holy Mass, a talk by the Bishop and most of all great spirit filled camaraderie with others their own age and faith. Our Lady of Grace 2015 Confirmation Class Direector Tom Eades, Hannah Stewart, Lawrence Sweet, John |
Beach ball GameBeach Ball game at Wheeling WV Diocese’s 2015 Confirmation Retreat with Bishop Bransfield Diocesan Youth Ministry Knights of Columbus providing the food. 200 in a attendance, they played games, listen to Up Lifting live spiritual music, some powerful speakers, Holy Mass, a talk by the Bishop and most of all great spirit filled camaraderie with others their own age and faith. Our Lady of Grace 2015 Confirmation Class Direector Tom Eades, Hannah Stewart, Lawrence Sweet, John | Beach ball Game | Beach ball GameBeach Ball game at Wheeling WV Diocese’s 2015 Confirmation Retreat with Bishop Bransfield Diocesan Youth Ministry Knights of Columbus providing the food. 200 in a attendance, they played games, listen to Up Lifting live spiritual music, some powerful speakers, Holy Mass, a talk by the Bishop and most of all great spirit filled camaraderie with others their own age and faith. Our Lady of Grace 2015 Confirmation Class Direector Tom Eades, Hannah Stewart, Lawrence Sweet, John |
Beach ball GameBeach Ball game at Wheeling WV Diocese’s 2015 Confirmation Retreat with Bishop Bransfield Diocesan Youth Ministry Knights of Columbus providing the food. 200 in a attendance, they played games, listen to Up Lifting live spiritual music, some powerful speakers, Holy Mass, a talk by the Bishop and most of all great spirit filled camaraderie with others their own age and faith. Our Lady of Grace 2015 Confirmation Class Direector Tom Eades, Hannah Stewart, Lawrence Sweet, John | Mrs and Mr YoungWheeling WV Diocese’s 2015 Confirmation Retreat with Bishop Bransfield Diocesan Youth Ministry Knights of Columbus providing the food. 200 in a attendance, they played games, listen to Up Lifting live spiritual music, some powerful speakers, Holy Mass, a talk by the Bishop and most of all great spirit filled camaraderie with others their own age and faith. Our Lady of Grace 2015 Confirmation Class Direector Tom Eades, Hannah Stewart, Lawrence Sweet, John Alongi, Curtis You | The EndWheeling WV Diocese’s 2015 Confirmation Retreat with Bishop Bransfield Diocesan Youth Ministry Knights of Columbus providing the food. 200 in a attendance, they played games, listen to Up Lifting live spiritual music, some powerful speakers, Holy Mass, a talk by the Bishop and most of all great spirit filled camaraderie with others their own age and faith. Our Lady of Grace 2015 Confirmation Class Direector Tom Eades, Hannah Stewart, Lawrence Sweet, John Alongi, Curtis You |
WOW!
What an awesome time the Confirmation class had at the Diocese’s Confirmation Retreat with Bishop Bransfield in attendance. The Diocesan Youth Ministry did a great job putting it on with Knights of Columbus providing the food. There was about 200 in a attendance, they played games, listen to Up Lifting live spiritual music, some powerful speakers, Holy Mass, a talk by the Bishop and most of all great spirit filled camaraderie with others their own age and faith.
I want to give my thanks to John Alongi, Angela Fagga, Christopher Fagga, Wendy Gilson, Hannah Stewart, Lawrence Sweet, Curtis Young who made it a 100% attendance for the class. Also want thank the parents who were in attendance. Mrs Fagga and the Young’s.
Praise the Lord!
Tom Eades,
Confirmation Director