th<\/sup> graders were strengthened by the outpouring of the Holy Spirit! Wednesday, a great group of parish members representing Finance Council, Education Commission, and Building and Grounds got together to work on long-term planning for our campus. I was also happy to share with our Finance Council at our last meeting that we pushed over the $2 Million mark of our Changing Lives Tuition Assistance Campaign\u2014we moved past 2\/3 complete for our $3 million goal! It has truly been a week of blessings here! This coming week, our momentum will slow a bit as I am away for my continuing education series\u2014thanks to Fr. Albert and Fr. Daniel for covering the sacraments for us while I\u2019m away.<\/p>\nContinuing our reflections on the Anointing of the Sick, our Catechism<\/em> teaches that \u201cJesus has the power not only to heal, but also to forgive sins; he has come to heal the whole man, soul and body; he is the physician the sick have need of\u201d (CCC<\/em>, 1503). Sometimes you may see Jesus referred to as the \u201cDivine Physician,\u201d almighty God dwelling among us who can heal anything that ails us\u2014body, mind, heart. This title is always a reminder of who Jesus is and why we can go to Him with all our needs.<\/p>\nIf we look in the Old Testament, we often see a connection between illness, healing, and forgiveness of sins. This is clear when we think about the things that can make us suffer\u2014some of us know well that the pains of the mind and heart can be just as challenging (or sometimes more) as those we experience in the body. When we think about the Divine Physician, it certainly makes sense that interior healing and forgiveness would be tied to physical healing. We will often see a similar pattern present in the Gospels\u2014Jesus will tell the person his sins have been forgiven\u2026right ahead of whatever physical healing is needed.<\/p>\n
Of course, Jesus will also ask for faith in connection with the healing, often using the opportunity to affirm and bolster faith. In Mark 5:34, speaking to the woman who suffered with a hemorrhage and received healing through touching his garment, Jesus said, \u201cDaughter, your faith has saved you. Go in peace and be cured of your affliction.\u201d Just a couple verses later in Mark 5:36, Jesus will tell Jairus and his wife (who just heard their daughter had died), \u201cDo not be afraid, just have faith.\u201d Of course we know that Jesus raises the little girl who is restored to health. In another passage in Mark 9:23, Jesus says to the father of a boy who was suffering from a demon, \u201cEverything is possible to one who has faith.\u201d The boy\u2019s father then responds with a great prayer which can be a model for us: \u201cI do believe, help my unbelief!\u201d (Mark 9:24).<\/p>\n
Jesus always draws near to us in the midst of illness and suffering, even at times when we don\u2019t realize how close He is. As we recalled during our celebration of the Passion of Jesus: \u201cHe took our infirmities and bore our diseases\u201d (Mt 8:17; Is 53:4). Our Catechism<\/em> (CCC<\/em>, 1503, 1505) notes that Jesus feels close with us in illness, even that He identifies with us, \u201cI was sick and you visited me\u2026whenever you did this for the least of my brethren, you did it for me\u201d (Mt 25:36). St. John Paul II and others have taught that moments of suffering are a unique opportunity for union with Christ.<\/p>\nThe Catechism<\/em> continues, reminding us that Jesus did not heal all the sick. The healings are \u201csigns of the coming of the Kingdom of God\u201d and point to a more important healing: \u201cthe victory over sin and death\u201d (CCC<\/em> 1505). Through the years, I have seen many healing miracles through the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick\u2014they have been amazing! But it is also true that many have not received a particular healing. These times of sorrow invite us to trust in the greater wisdom of God\u2026and point us to the true peace and fulfillment of Heaven. I once heard a wise priest say that \u201chealth and freedom from suffering in this life isn\u2019t our end\u2026we are made for Heaven. Jesus in His wisdom allows each what can be a pathway for us to the Kingdom.\u201d We certainly pray for faith, especially in those times of suffering that are hard to understand. We trust in the love of Jesus\u2026and we trust in His promise of the Kingdom!<\/p>\nKnow of my prayers for you all while I\u2019m away this coming week for continuing education. Sending everyone my blessing from the Mass!<\/p>\n
In Christ,
\nFather Luke<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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![Monday, we then had a prayerful Memorial Mass celebration for Fr. Albert\u2019s father Andrew<\/a><\/strong>\u2014thanks so much to all who were able to join in prayer. Tuesday, Bishop Lou was here for a wonderful Confirmation\u2014our 8th<\/sup> graders were strengthened by the outpouring of the Holy Spirit! Wednesday, a great group of parish members representing Finance Council, Education Commission, and Building and Grounds got together to work on long-term planning for our campus. I was also happy to share with our Finance Council at our last meeting that we pushed over the $2 Million mark of our Changing Lives Tuition Assistance Campaign\u2014we moved past 2\/3 complete for our $3 million goal! It has truly been a week of blessings here! This coming week, our momentum will slow a bit as I am away for my continuing education series\u2014thanks to Fr. Albert and Fr. Daniel for covering the sacraments for us while I\u2019m away.<\/p>\nContinuing our reflections on the Anointing of the Sick, our Catechism<\/em> teaches that \u201cJesus has the power not only to heal, but also to forgive sins; he has come to heal the whole man, soul and body; he is the physician the sick have need of\u201d (CCC<\/em>, 1503). Sometimes you may see Jesus referred to as the \u201cDivine Physician,\u201d almighty God dwelling among us who can heal anything that ails us\u2014body, mind, heart. This title is always a reminder of who Jesus is and why we can go to Him with all our needs.<\/p>\nIf we look in the Old Testament, we often see a connection between illness, healing, and forgiveness of sins. This is clear when we think about the things that can make us suffer\u2014some of us know well that the pains of the mind and heart can be just as challenging (or sometimes more) as those we experience in the body. When we think about the Divine Physician, it certainly makes sense that interior healing and forgiveness would be tied to physical healing. We will often see a similar pattern present in the Gospels\u2014Jesus will tell the person his sins have been forgiven\u2026right ahead of whatever physical healing is needed.<\/p>\nOf course, Jesus will also ask for faith in connection with the healing, often using the opportunity to affirm and bolster faith. In Mark 5:34, speaking to the woman who suffered with a hemorrhage and received healing through touching his garment, Jesus said, \u201cDaughter, your faith has saved you. Go in peace and be cured of your affliction.\u201d Just a couple verses later in Mark 5:36, Jesus will tell Jairus and his wife (who just heard their daughter had died), \u201cDo not be afraid, just have faith.\u201d Of course we know that Jesus raises the little girl who is restored to health. In another passage in Mark 9:23, Jesus says to the father of a boy who was suffering from a demon, \u201cEverything is possible to one who has faith.\u201d The boy\u2019s father then responds with a great prayer which can be a model for us: \u201cI do believe, help my unbelief!\u201d (Mark 9:24).<\/p>\nJesus always draws near to us in the midst of illness and suffering, even at times when we don\u2019t realize how close He is. As we recalled during our celebration of the Passion of Jesus: \u201cHe took our infirmities and bore our diseases\u201d (Mt 8:17; Is 53:4). Our Catechism<\/em> (CCC<\/em>, 1503, 1505) notes that Jesus feels close with us in illness, even that He identifies with us, \u201cI was sick and you visited me\u2026whenever you did this for the least of my brethren, you did it for me\u201d (Mt 25:36). St. John Paul II and others have taught that moments of suffering are a unique opportunity for union with Christ.<\/p>\nThe Catechism<\/em> continues, reminding us that Jesus did not heal all the sick. The healings are \u201csigns of the coming of the Kingdom of God\u201d and point to a more important healing: \u201cthe victory over sin and death\u201d (CCC<\/em> 1505). Through the years, I have seen many healing miracles through the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick\u2014they have been amazing! But it is also true that many have not received a particular healing. These times of sorrow invite us to trust in the greater wisdom of God\u2026and point us to the true peace and fulfillment of Heaven. I once heard a wise priest say that \u201chealth and freedom from suffering in this life isn\u2019t our end\u2026we are made for Heaven. Jesus in His wisdom allows each what can be a pathway for us to the Kingdom.\u201d We certainly pray for faith, especially in those times of suffering that are hard to understand. We trust in the love of Jesus\u2026and we trust in His promise of the Kingdom!<\/p>\nKnow of my prayers for you all while I\u2019m away this coming week for continuing education. Sending everyone my blessing from the Mass!<\/p>\nIn Christ,\nFather Luke<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Dear St. Philomena Parish Family, Blessings be in your hearts today! What a grace-filled week we had here at St. Philomena! Our First Communion celebration last Sunday was so joyful\u2014it is always so inspiring to see the reverence of our First Communion students! 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