Eighth Sunday after Trinity, July 21st, 2024

 Eighth Sunday after Trinity, July 21st, 2024

In the Eighth Chapter of the Letter to the Romans, we hear the following:  "The Spirit himself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: and if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together."  This passage is a powerful reminder that the Holy Ghost Himself is our Witness that we are the children of God.  And, as children, we are "joint-heirs with Christ."  But it is pointed that out that we are joint-heirs in both the glory but also the suffering.  We must always remember that we are not exempt from suffering simply because we are a child of God.  Our Blessed Lord was not exempt from suffering . . .  His Blessed Mother was not exempt from suffering . . .  the saints in Heaven were not exempt from suffering while they were here on earth.  None of us is exempt from suffering.  What we are called to do, just like Our Blessed Lord did, is to embrace our Cross and to endure the suffering.  Sort of like riding out the storm together with Our Blessed Saviour.  The point is that as Christians we are called to offer up our victories and also to offer up our sorrows as well.  Whether we are in the valley or up on the mountain-top, the key is to always keep close to Our Blessed Lord.  Make Him a part of every day of your life.  Some people only run to God when they are in trouble.  These people see God as their "last resort."  Please do not run to God only in times or trouble or only when all other avenues are exhausted!  Run to Him on a daily basis . . . in both good times and bad  . . .  . keep close to Him and He will keep close to you!

Please make a point to join us for Mass on Sunday.  St. Margaret Church gathers together each and every Sunday at 10:30 am.  We worship at the beautiful Chapel at Marquette Manor, located at 8140 N. Township Line Road on the Northwest side of Indianapolis.  Join us as we listen to the Word of God found in the King James Version of the Bible.  We use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer.  And receive the Most Precious Body and Blood of Our Saviour at Communion time.   We are all busy.  We all lead busy lives.  Take an hour out of your busy week and dedicate it to God.  Give that hour to God and spend it with Him.