Embedded Files
A MESSSAGE FROM FATHER MIKE…
It is the Fourth Sunday of Advent and our banner word is PEACE. If we look at the Gospel from Matthew and the infancy narratives, we see that he focuses on Joseph (ironically, Joseph does not say a word in this Gospel). You know the story: Mary is pregnant under unusual circumstances, Joseph wanted to divorce Mary. Imagine what he must have been thinking about his intended wife. He had every right to be angry.
In a dream an angel came to him and told him to take Mary as his wife. Joseph found PEACE in a very difficult situation. He did not divorce Mary. He became the foster father of Jesus. Things could have flipped horribly the other way, but Joseph found PEACE. This last week of Advent, turn away from the hype of the season to the PEACE of the season. When you find PEACE, you find God.
Every morning since the COVID epidemic, Father Mike has been sending out a spiritual message to everyone who signs up to receive it. Sometimes Father’s message inspires us or consoles us or often challenges us to put our faith into action. You can receive Father’s message by either email or text message. If you would like to receive Father’s daily message, call the office of Immaculate Conception parish at 570-636-3035 and give Janet your email address or your cell phone number. It’s a great way to start your morning!
Do You Need to Chat?: I was once told by my Spiritual Director: "Michael, no matter how good you are or how bad you are, you will undoubtedly get unsigned letters. Look for the signature and if there is none, throw it out without reading it." My door is always open. ~~ Father Mike (see, I signed MY name!)
Page updated
Google Sites
Report abuse