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It is counter cultural to see Christ as the King of of life but left on our own what or who rules our life?
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It is counter cultural to see Christ as the King of of life but left on our own what or who rules our life?
St. Michael's & Sacred Heart Faith Community
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is a difficult one for most of us. We need think no further than the story of Adam and Eve in the garden. Rather than admit wrongdoing, it was so much easier for them to put the blame somewhere else. We can feel too, that God loves us more when we're doing good. We can even try to make ourselves believe God doesn't know about our wrongdoing.
God love us! God knows what the challenges of human life are all about. We can think about the story of the Prodigal Son, the great insult and hurt the son inflicted on the father, and how the father welcomed him back, without even waiting for an apology. I've had occasion to meet many people who were hurt very badly by family members and friends. When I ask the question, "Would you ever be able to forgive them?" the answer is usually, "Yes." If we as humans can be so forgiving, how much more is God willing to forgive us!
He waits for our return. "But I haven't been to Confession for fifty years!" The response is simply ... "Welcome back! How good it is that you are here!"
Sacred Heart 9:00 am - 3:30 pm (11:30 am to 12:30 pm lunch)
St. Michael 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm (6:30 pm to 7:00 pm Mass)
Sacred Heart 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
St. Michael 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Fr. Peter Keller
St. Michaels & Sacred Heart
(519) 344-2992 ext 23
Ubi amor, ibi oculus - Where there is love, there is insight
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Next week I will be on retreat at the Capuchin Retreat Center in Washington, Michigan. I look forward to my retreat every year. It is a week of silence and prayer. One of my main projects while on retreat will be to pray over the 3rd edition of the Roman Missal.
While the changes the changes for the congregation have been few; the flow and rhythm of how the priest prays is changing fundamentally. On the weekend of November 19 and 20 will we decommission the 2nd edition To make ready for the 3rd edition’s exclusive use on the First Weekend of Advent. You are learning your parts well and I realize there is always frustration with change.
The current translation was promised in the 70’s has been in the works since 1985. In 2000 and 2001 clear guidelines for the translation was formed and since then tens of thousands of people have been consulted to bring about this translation.
It took nearly 4 years to introduce the first English translation in the early 70’s causing much confusion. The changes made in this edition are clear and well thought out. I see the bishop’s wisdom in introducing the changes slowly. It can allow us to appreciate each change better so that we can celebrate using one text connect to the one text for all the English-speak Catholics beginning in Advent.
Fr. Peter Keller
St. Michaels & Sacred Heart
(519) 344-2992
Note: My e-mail is changed to pkeller@dol.ca
Ubi amor, ibi oculus - Where there is love, there is insight
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Fr. Peter Keller
Fr. Peter Keller
St. Michaels & Sacred Heart
(519) 344-2992 ext 23
Ubi amor, ibi oculus - Where there is love, there is insight
St. Michael's & Sacred Heart Faith Community
St. Michael's & Sacred Heart Faith Community
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Fr. Peter Keller
St. Michaels & Sacred Heart
(519) 344-2992 ext 23
Ubi amor, ibi oculus - Where there is love, there is insight
FINAL MASS
WORDS OF THE HOLY FATHER
AT THE BEGINNING OF THE EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION
Cuatro Vientos Air Base, Madrid
Sunday, 21 August 2011
Dear Young Friends:
I have been thinking a lot about you during this time in which we have been separated. I hope you have been able to get some sleep in spite of the weather. I am sure that since dawn you have raised up your eyes more than once, and not only your eyes but above all your hearts, turning this occasion into prayer. God turns all things into good. With this confidence and trusting in the Lord who never abandons us, let us begin our Eucharistic celebration, full of enthusiasm and strong in our faith.
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HOMILY
Dear Young People,
In this celebration of the Eucharist we have reached the high point of this World Youth Day. Seeing you here, gathered in such great numbers from all parts of the world, fills my heart with joy. I think of the special love with which Jesus is looking upon you. Yes, the Lord loves you and calls you his friends (cf. Jn 15:15). He goes out to meet you and he wants to accompany you on your journey, to open the door to a life of fulfilment and to give you a share in his own closeness to the Father. For our part, we have come to know the immensity of his love and we want to respond generously to his love by sharing with others the joy we have received. Certainly, there are many people today who feel attracted by the figure of Christ and want to know him better. They realize that he is the answer to so many of our deepest concerns. But who is he really? How can someone who lived on this earth so long ago have anything in common with me today?
The Gospel we have just heard (cf. Mt 16:13-20) suggests two different ways of knowing Christ. The first is an impersonal knowledge, one based on current opinion. When Jesus asks: "Who do people say that the Son of Man is?", the disciples answer: "Some say John the Baptist, but others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets". In other words, Christ is seen as yet another religious figure, like those who came before him. Then Jesus turns to the disciples and asks them: "But who do you say that I am?" Peter responds with what is the first confession of faith: "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God". Faith is more than just empirical or historical facts; it is an ability to grasp the mystery of Christ's person in all its depth.
Yet faith is not the result of human effort, of human reasoning, but rather a gift of God: "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father in heaven". Faith starts with God, who opens his heart to us and invites us to share in his own divine life. Faith does not simply provide information about who Christ is; rather, it entails a personal relationship with Christ, a surrender of our whole person, with all our understanding, will and feelings, to God's self-revelation. So Jesus' question: "But who do you say that I am?", is ultimately a challenge to the disciples to make a personal decision in his regard. Faith in Christ and discipleship are strictly interconnected.
And, since faith involves following the Master, it must become constantly stronger, deeper and more mature, to the extent that it leads to a closer and more intense relationship with Jesus. Peter and the other disciples also had to grow in this way, until their encounter with the Risen Lord opened their eyes to the fullness of faith.
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On 2011-08-23, at 12:58 AM, "Rev. Peter Keller" <pkeller@dol.ca> wrote:
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Sad we have been on the move for five hours. Rumors say that unregistered people have rushed our places.
Towel/blanket, sleeping bag, air matt, plastic sheet, rosary, ear plugs, eye mask, jack knife, camera, cord, sunglasses, priest's pass, duck tape, guide/prayer books, cookies, flavored water, cheese, pilgrim pass, cards, binoculars, white stole, purple stole, little purse, map, water bag, hat, alb, cincture and finally the bag in all needs to go into.