St. Mary Catholic Church

DeKalb, Illinois

RCIA SESSIONS IN THE PRESENTATION ROOM OF THE PARISH OFFICE FROM 7:00-8:30

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Again this weekend we are
reminded that “the wisdom of this
world is foolishness in the eyes of
God” (I Cor. 3:19). Jesus tells us
to “love your enemies and pray
for those who persecute
you” (Mt. 5:44), calling us to imitate “the LORD who is kind and merciful” (Psalm 103). Already in the Torah of the Old Testament “The LORD said to Moses” (Leviticus 19:1) “You shall not bear hatred for your brother or sister in your heart. Though you may have to reprove your fellow citizen, do not incur sin because of him. Take no revenge and cherish no grudge against any of your people. You shall love your neighbor as yourself.
I am the LORD” (Lev. 19:17-18). This is the wis- dom of God that leads to peace in our hearts in this world and salvation forever, though we may have to endure many trials of faith. It is the narrow path that leads to true happiness.
This is the Gospel. This is the final Revelation of the Father in His Son and His Spirit. We are called to love as God loves. The world does not understand this.
We are responsible to witness to it without counting the cost for the sake of God and the salvation of our brothers and sisters in the world. This is our mission.

In Christ, Son of Mary, Fr. Russell