First Sunday after the Epiphany, January 10th, 2021

 

First Sunday after the Epiphany, January 10th, 2021

In the Twelfth Chapter of the Epistle to the Romans, we hear the following:  "For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another . . . " (Romans 12:4-5)   These are excellent words for every single one of us to ponder.  In other words, we are all different.  Or should I say, we are all unique.  Each one of has our own skills and talents.  Each one of us have our own jobs that we perform.  And even though we are unique, we all play our own role.  We are one body in Christ as we read.  Today these words are more important than ever.  Today when division seems to be around every corner.  It is now when we need to remind ourselves that we belong to God.  We are His children.  We were chosen by Him to be His adopted sons and daughters.   Our identity as humans beings is not based on what political party we belong to.  It is not based on who we voted for in an election.  It is not based on how much salary we get from our jobs.  It is not based on our titles  . . . . or what neighborhood we live in . . . or what brand clothing we wear.  No, our unity is based on the fact that God loves us . . . God has chosen us . . .  and Our Blessed Saviour died on the Cross to save us from our sins.  God created each and everyone of us.  We are all unique in our own way.   And God's love for each one of us is unique and special.   Our Blessed Saviour died for each and everyone of us.  He did His part . . . . which He did not have to do, quite frankly.  He chose freely to save us from our sins . . . . Now it is up to us to do our part.  How will we respond?  Will we say yes?

PLEASE NOTE:  St. Margaret Church will NOT meet on Sunday, January 10th, 2021.

St. Margaret Church is still being affected, as is the whole world, by the Coronavirus outbreak.  Specifically, our church is not allowed to meet as we would like due to CDC and State recommendations.  But despite these recommendations, our members still continue to pray to Our Heavenly Father.  Our members still continue to reach out to their neighbors and loved ones.  Our members still continue to be the face and hands and instruments of the Lord throughout these troubling times.  Additionally, Fr. Todd also continues to post his sermons and reflections online.  So, please continue to pray for St. Margaret Church and all the Christian Churches throughout the world that we may continue to stay close to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.   

And please remember that you can still show support to St. Margaret Church by sharing these posts on social media . . . sharing the sermons and reflections of Fr. Todd on social media as well.  In this way, despite any sort of "lock-down," you will help St. Margaret Church continue to spread the Gospel and continue to tell the world about our love for Our Blessed Saviour!