Pastor's Messages from June 2026

Welcoming Jesus with an Open Heart

My dear brothers and sisters, Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ! This Sunday’s Scriptures invite us to reflect on what it truly means to welcome God into our lives and to live faithfully as His disciples. The story of the Shunammite woman in the First Reading (2 Kings 4:8-16) beautifully illustrates the power of generous hospitality. She recognized Elisha as a holy man of God and welcomed him without expecting anything in return. Her kindness became the doorway through which…

Walking Together in Faith

My dear brothers and sisters, Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ! On this Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time, the Word of God invites us to move from fear to trust, from discouragement to hope, and from isolation to communion. Through the experiences of Jeremiah, St. Paul, and Jesus Himself, we are reminded that God never abandons those who remain faithful to Him. The prophet Jeremiah (Jeremiah 20: 10-13), experiences rejection, ridicule, and betrayal. Surrounded by those who seek his downfall,…

Building God’s Kingdom Together

My beloved brothers and sisters, Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ! This Sunday’s Scripture readings invite us to reflect on God’s abundant love and our call to grow together as members of His Kingdom. They reminds us that God does not merely call us to believe in Him; He calls us into a relationship with Him and into a community with one another. In the First Reading (Exodus 19:1-6a), God speaks tenderly to the Israelites after rescuing them from slavery.…

Becoming What We Receive

Beloved sisters and brothers, Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ! A mother lovingly prepared lunch for her son every morning before school. She packed his favorite sandwich, fruit, and a note reminding him that she loved him. One day, the boy returned home hungry and tired. His mother asked, “Didn’t you eat the lunch I packed for you?” He replied, “I carried it with me all day, but I never opened it.” Smiling gently, she said, “My love was there…