Dear Parishioners,
Our sympathy to Don Schwarz and family on the death of his father, Tom. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace.
As we enter May this week, we call to mind that it is a month to remember in a special way the Blessed Mother. While we may not have fresh, homegrown flowers to offer yet, we can offer her a bouquet of prayers. She is the perfect disciple of Jesus Christ - she responded to God's will perfectly. She intercedes for us because of that, and she leads us without fail to her Divine Son. If we are not in the habit of praying a rosary daily, this month during this Year of Faith provides a wonderful reason to begin.
Hopefully, spring will be here soon. I am sure all farmers and gardeners are getting anxious to get out in the soil soon. My hope, however, is that once it begins, we can remember to honor the Lord and refrain from unnecessary work on Sundays. I am reminded of the legends of St. Isidore who went to daily Mass, despite the feudal lords hostility toward the faith and demands that he be more productive. The oxen plowed the fields without human guidance while he was giving hi first fruits to the Lord. I do not think it wise to turn your tractors over to the angels so you can attend Mass, but all the same give the Lord His due!
In Christ,
Fr. Todd
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