The Advent season of hope and patient waiting has brought us the Glorious season of Christmas. A time for us to reflect on the great gift we have received, the love of God in Jesus Christ. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only son, so that everyone who believes in Him might not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send His son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through Him.” (St. John 3:16-17). Jesus’ presence on this earth has lifted life to its highest stature. When the Lord became flesh, “and the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us.” (St. John 1:14). He reminded us of the dignity, value, and worth of our lives and every created human life made in the image and likeness of Almighty God. “God created mankind in His image, in the image of God He created them, male and female He created them.” (Genesis 1:27). Life is a precious gift that God has bestowed on us. Every life belongs to Almighty God, because every life is created by God. Only the creator has the right to take back what He created. Every human life, no matter the condition of that life, is precious in the sight of Almighty God. Walk with your heads lifted high for we are sons and daughters of Almighty God and brothers and sisters of Jesus the Christ and one another. Because of our baptism into Jesus Christ we are on a journey from this life to eternal life in the kingdom of God. The local parish community is where we are nourished by the word of God and the precious Body and Blood of Christ. We are spiritually lifted up by the Lord and we in turn lift one another up by our presence and our prayers.
May Almighty God Bless all of you and your loved ones.
Love,
Fr. Caruso, Fr. Patrick, Fr. Justice, Deacon Scarfi, Parish House Staff and Faith Formation Team