Friday, October 1, 2010
Lazarus the parishioner
In Luke 16:19-31, poor Lazarus sits at the door of the rich man, waiting to be fed some scraps. Lazarus reminds me of parishioners who come hungry for the word and get fed nothing. Their needs are ignored by a preacher who rants on about some issue that does not satisfy the emptiness of soul. The preacher is as self-serving and self-imploded as is the rich man in the gospel.
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That is why I am thankful for priests like you.
ReplyDeleteAmen! I too say, "Thanks!" Finding the lost sheep is not all there is . He/she must also be fed. Pat
ReplyDeleteIf people come to the Eucharist and are not fed, then they do not realize it is Christ whom they receive. One gets what one puts in to anything. Receiving Christ in the Eucharist is the greatest event in my life which surpasses my military promotions, my marriage and family, who I love dearly, but Christ is Everything.
ReplyDeleteChrist Himself said to be perfect as your Father in Heaven is perfect. The sacraments give us the grace to everyday strive for perfection. God wants us to be perfect. The statement that God does not want us to be perfect is a way to condone our sinfulness. It is in direct violation of Christ's teachings!
ReplyDeleteAmen Fr. Terry!
ReplyDeleteYou should be conducting seminars; teaching our priests and deacons the art of delivering a focused, concise and thought provoking homily.
You have a God-given gift that should be shared with your fellow preachers. Many thanks.