By PBSA
He did not stay in Nazareth, but went to live in Capernaum.
(Mt 4:13, TEV -2nd ed ©1992)
I used to wonder why some neighbours went to Catholic churches other than the parish's during Sundays and Holydays of Obligation. It seems that they don't belong to the parish! If asked, some would confess that they prefer how the Mass was celebrated. Others would admit that they like how they feel welcomed in another community which is Catholic anyway. Still some see in other communities - poor, depressed, uncared for - the need for more servants and witnesses who would bring Christ's message to those hungry and thirsty for it.
Jesus found himself unwelcome in his own town of Nazareth. He went where he is needed, where the harvest is plenty. His followers then and now have done the same. Need me ask for more?
I used to wonder why some neighbours went to Catholic churches other than the parish's during Sundays and Holydays of Obligation. It seems that they don't belong to the parish! If asked, some would confess that they prefer how the Mass was celebrated. Others would admit that they like how they feel welcomed in another community which is Catholic anyway. Still some see in other communities - poor, depressed, uncared for - the need for more servants and witnesses who would bring Christ's message to those hungry and thirsty for it.
Jesus found himself unwelcome in his own town of Nazareth. He went where he is needed, where the harvest is plenty. His followers then and now have done the same. Need me ask for more?
posted by Tanghalang Anluwage, Inc. @ 11:29 AM
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