Third Sunday in Lent, March 7th, 2021

 Third Sunday in Lent, March 7th, 2021

I was leaving the building where I work one afternoon this week and as I left the building I had to literally shield my eyes with my hand so that I could see in front of me.  The sun was so bright compared to how drab and overcast it has been prior to this.  And when it is overcast like that we get used to it.  Our eyes adjust to it, don't they?  And then when the opposite happens, we have to "shield our eyes" from the bright sunshine on a clear day because we aren't used to it.  I would imagine this would also be a good explanation for people who get used to living in a sinful world.  We get used to the crime we hear about on the news.  We get used to the violence we see on TV.  We get used to people treating people with hatred and envy and jealousy.  We get used to doing what the world wants us to do, what the world expects us to do instead of doing what God wants us to do.   But what happens when the bright light hits us? 

Of course, for Christians, Our Blessed Saviour is the light of the world.  He is our light.  He gives light not only to the world but He gives light to our personal journey as well.  As we hear in the Epistle appointed for today's Mass:  "For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord . . ."  (Ephesians 5:1 ff)  St. Paul explains that prior to knowing Christ, we were struggling to find our way in the dark.  Similar to how it feels when we are driving in the haze or the fog, we are not quite sure of what is ahead.  But Christ gives light to the darkness of the world.  And when Christ is in us, we shine forth the light of Christ to the world around us.  During this holy season of Lent, hang on to Christ.  Make Him the most important part of your life.  Dedicate your life to Christ and allow Him to bring light into your dark world. 

PLEASE NOTE:  St. Margaret Church will NOT meet on Sunday, March 7th, 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!