Eighth Sunday after Trinity, July 26th, 2026
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 we should point out that we are joint-heirs in 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 join us as 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 10:30 am. Please join us this day and hear the Word of God and give praise and honor to Our Risen Saviour!
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