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
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Next week’s readings:
Acts of the Apostles 10: 25-26, 34-35, 44-48;
Psalm 98: 1, 2-3, 3-4;
1 John 4: 7-10;
John 15: 9-17
Fourth Annual Fr. Joseph Augustine
Pentecost Ping Pong Tournament 2015
The Fr. Joseph Augustine Pentecost Ping Pong & Pasta Event was held at Our Lady of Grace Church on May 23. The tournament this year was named in honor of its founding priest who was pastor at the church until this year. The “Pasta” addition to the title stems from the dinner served by the Knights of Columbus. On kitchen duty were Giovanni and Luigi Mazzeo, Herberto Adrian and Leonardo Martin.
Play began in the Paddlers bracket (youth)with first round victories by Margaret Sweet and Aidan Szabo. Aidan, the only player to win a championship in all four years of the tournament, took home the Paddlers trophy by defeating Margaret in a spirited championship contest.
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As Champion of the Paddlers bracket, Aidan, age 12, was invited to play in the Grups division(mostly old men), beginning against Len Martin, of uncertain age. Len succumbed to the slashing backhand slams of the more agile player.
In other first round matches Rick Corbett squeaked by Tim McDougle 23-21, Phil Gallery surprised Jeff Woofter, the whole hall and himself by winning, and Joe Szabo won a slow motion match against S.L. Sweet.
Drawing byes in the first round, Gene Williams, Tony Prickler, Herb Adrian and Matt McGlothin all lost in the second round. Many of the second round winners were too exhausted to continue, leaving the field to Rick and Phil. Phil, who won the championship over a tiring Rick Corbett, was heard to murmur something about, “bring on Ed”, which is believed to have been a reference to his thrashing last year by Ed Morgret.
Instead of Ed, Fr. Bill Matheny, the new pastor of Our Lady of Grace, arrived in time to play an exhibition against Phil. For some reason, Phil forgot that points are won by returning your opponents shots, and Fr. Bill was able to claim moral rights to the first place trophy. Phil, however, refused to relinquish it and was last seen driving away with the trophy held out the car window.
Romney has seen better ping pong, but Marios and Italian Touch should be glad a new restaurant will not be opened by the Knights of the Kitchen.