May 24

by David Lins  |  05/24/2020  |  (Being) Catholic Matters

Today’s Readings: ACTS 1:1-11 PS 47:2-3, 6-9 EPH 1:17-23  MT 28:16-20

When public Masses first ceased, I had a great idea. (Even a broken clock gets it right twice a day.) I thought our parish should hold the World’s Biggest Potluck when it was all over. While this might be great a few months down the road, I had no idea how this pandemic would play out. (I haven’t been through many pandemics.)

Now we understand these things don’t go away in a day—or even a week. Pandemics are wrought with misinformation, arguments, mystery, and philosophical differences. There is not a single one of us who knows exactly how dangerous this thing is or precisely how many are infected. We can only inform ourselves from what we consider to be reliable sources and act appropriately.

It was great seeing many of you at Mass last weekend. I look forward to seeing many more of you as time goes on and when the dispensation is eventually lifted.

Until we ALL gather together again at the Lord’s table (and possibly for that potluck in the hall), know that you have my prayers of gratitude. You are an amazing parish. You have amazing families. You have supported our priests, our staff, and one another in truly remarkable ways.

I shouldn’t be surprised. God made us a promise at the end of today’s Gospel: And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.” 

David is the Director of Faith Formation at Our Lady of Joy. If you have comments or questions, send your emails to dlins@oloj.org.

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