Fifth Sunday after Easter (Rogation Sunday), May 10th, 2026

 

Fifth Sunday after Easter (Rogation Sunday), May 10th, 2026

It is interesting to reflect on the Epistle of St. James on Mother's Day.  In the First Chapter we hear the following:  "BE ye doers of the word, and not hearers only" (St. James 1:22)  If anything, mothers are "doers," are they not?  They take care of their children, take care of their homes.  They pack lunches and do laundry and act as chauffeur driving to practices and sporting events, etc.  They also deal with all the last-minute emergencies that spring up at literally the last minute.  Moms just don't sit around and talk about "mom stuff," they do the "mom stuff."  In a similar fashion, St. James is saying the same, exact thing about those of us who are trying to be good Christians.  He is telling us that we need to do what we hear when it comes to things of God.  It is one thing for us to listen to what God says but it is completely different to do what God says.    It's one thing for me to read my personal copy of the Good Book and read what it has to say and then not do what it says.   "BE ye doers of the word, and not hearers only" Put what you learn into action.  Listen to what God is saying to you and then do what He tells you the best way that you can.  Get involved in your local church.  Volunteer at a food bank.  Help your elderly neighbor.  "BE ye doers of the word, and not hearers only"

We gather together at the beautiful Chapel at Marquette Manor, located at 8140 N. Township Line Road on the Northwest side of Indianapolis.  Mass begins at 9:30 am.  Please join us this day and hear the Word of God and give praise and honor to Our Risen Saviour!