Who do you take your troubles to? Jesus' disciples freely brought their
troubles to him because they found him ready and able to deal with any
difficulty, affliction, or sickness which they encountered. When Simon brought
Jesus to his home, his mother-in-law was instantly healed because Jesus heard
Simon's prayer. Jerome, an early church bible scholar and translator (c.
347-420), reflects on this passage:
“Can you imagine Jesus standing before your bed and you continue
sleeping? It is absurd that you would remain in bed in his presence. Where is
Jesus? He is already here offering himself to us. 'In the middle,' he says,
'among you he stands, whom you do not recognize' (Cf. John 1:26) 'The kingdom
of God is in your midst' (Mark 1:15). Faith beholds Jesus among us. If we are
unable to seize his hand, let us prostrate ourselves at his feet. If we are
unable to reach his head, let us wash his feet with our tears. Our repentance
is the perfume of the Savior. See how costly is the compassion of the
Savior."
Do you allow Jesus to be the Lord and healer in your personal life,
family, and community? Approach the Lord with expectant faith. God's healing
power restores us not only to health but to active service and care of others.
There is no trouble he does not want to help us with and there is no bondage he
can't set us free from. Do you take your troubles to him with expectant faith
that he will help you? "Lord Jesus Christ, you have all power to heal and
to deliver from harm. There is no trouble nor bondage you cannot overcome. Set
me free to serve you joyfully and to love and serve others generously. May
nothing hinder me from giving myself wholly to you and to your service."
Pancake Breakfast – NEXT WEEKEND – Looking forward to our annual pancake weekend. Please support the Knights of Columbus. When we support their efforts at Oktoberfest, Pancake Weekend or any other event, they in turn, give back to the parish. This year, they are concentrating on buying new round tables for the hall along with your own table donations for the rectangular ones.
Pasta Night - celebrating 20 years at St. Dominic - Feb. 21st. Tickets available in the vestibule on weekends and from the office during the week.
Pancake Breakfast – NEXT WEEKEND – Looking forward to our annual pancake weekend. Please support the Knights of Columbus. When we support their efforts at Oktoberfest, Pancake Weekend or any other event, they in turn, give back to the parish. This year, they are concentrating on buying new round tables for the hall along with your own table donations for the rectangular ones.
Pasta Night - celebrating 20 years at St. Dominic - Feb. 21st. Tickets available in the vestibule on weekends and from the office during the week.
Parish Concert – Jesus Christ Superstar – Monday March 2
Fr. Phil
