It is a saying in our country that there are two things that we must do: pay taxes and die. However today’s three readings tell us that we must do more than that.
In our first reading the prophet Jeremiah tells us that people laughed at him and his message to the point that [...]
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We just heard Jesus asking his disciples: “Who do People say that the Son of Man is?”
What is Jesus talking about? His disciples traveled with him, maybe for two years now. And what is a “Son of Man” anyway?
If I were there I might say – you are Jesus, from Nazareth, a [...]
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Mark your calendars for these upcoming events at St. Francis parish, East Meadow, NY. All are welcome.
Saturday, October 4th – Blessing of the Animals at 1pm in honor of the Commemoration of St. Francis of Assisi
Sunday, October 5th – Holy Mass, Blessing of the Renovated Church by our Bishop, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Anthony [...]
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In our Gospel reading today we have one of the most important songs in the scriptures.
In the first part of the song Mary tells about her happiness for what God has done in her life. The rest of the canticle tells of the way God has worked wonders through all time by His [...]
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We just heard in Gospel the apostles were going to the other shore to pray. Suddenly those experienced fishermen got frightened by a storm. They lived through many storms, and yet this one truly scared them. But there is more, they panic when they see Jesus walking on the water.
Jesus tries to calm them [...]
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Jesus fed five thousand people in the desert. Everyone got as much as they wanted. But he couldn’t have done it without the five loaves and two fish given him by a young boy, and without the help of the apostles.
Mother Teresa fed nine thousand people every day in Calcutta. But she couldn’t have [...]
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