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OCTOBER 25, 2009: THE THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME |
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NEXT SUNDAY'S READINGS:
Revelation 7:2-4, 8-14
1 John 3:1-3
Matthew 5:1-12a
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In today’s Gospel Jesus heals a blind man named
Bartimaeus. This passage is, in my
opinion, not just about a physical healing.
When we read in the Gospels that Jesus heals someone we often ask
ourselves does Jesus still heal today?
I believe the answer is yes, Jesus does still heal today. But sometimes the healing may not take the
form that we expect or would even like.
We tend to think of healing in a very narrow sense: our physical illness
is cured. If that is our only view of
healing, then we most likely will be disappointed when we pray for someone and
they do not experience physical healing.
I would like to propose a broader view of healing. The Hospice movement has the terminal person
accept their illness. Spiritual
and emotional healing then takes place as the person becomes at peace with
themselves, with their illness, with God and with others. Not too long ago I was ministering to
someone who was dying. His family had been estranged from each other for
years. Yet, this illness was the
motivating factor for the family to reconcile.
At the funeral, the family was in peace because they experienced
spiritual and emotional healing through this illness.
FLU PRECAUTIONS: As
you know flu season is here. If you are experiencing any flu symptoms please go
to Brady Health to be checked out. If you
have the flu, please do not infect others through physical contact. FSU is advising that if you have the flu, do
not go to class; stay home and get better.
I would also advise you not to come to Mass if you have the flu. If you
like, I would be happy to bring Communion to you that week; just let me
know. Also, if you have a cold, please
do not receive Communion from the Cup.
In other words, I ask you to use common sense when facing a cold of the
flu. If all of us take proper
precautions, we can limit the spread of the flu in our community. Thank you for your consideration of these
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FOOD
AND CLOTHING DONATIONS: There is a table in the back of the
Chapel for food donations for the needy of our community. When you are
shopping, consider getting a nonperishable food item and bring it with
you to Mass to place in our food basket. If you have any old clothing
that is clean and in good condition that you wish to donate, please
bring it to the Osborne Newman Center and place it in the downstairs
lounge. These are two ways we can serve those in need in our area.
Last Sunday’s
Collection amounted to $219.97. Thank you for
your generous support of
Catholic Campus Ministry and its programs.
**UPCOMING
EVENTS**
CCM OKTOBERFEST DINNER: Next Tuesday, Oct. 13 at
6:00 PM in the Osborne Newman Center, CCM will have an “Oktoberfest
Dinner.” The menu will be German foods:
German Sausages, Potato Salad, Sauerkraut and dessert. Although there is no charge for the Dinner,
please sign up at the Osborne Newman Center by 12 Noon on Monday, Oct. 12, so
we will know how much food to buy. SABBATH SERVICE: On
Friday, November 6, CCM has been invited by Rabbi Steven Sniderman and the B’er
Chayim Congregation to join them for their Friday night Sabbath Service. We
will leave from the Osborne Newman Center at 6:30 PM and attend the Service and
then join in some refreshments afterwards.
So we can let Rabbi Sniderman know how many people are coming, please
sign up at the Osborne Newman Center by Thursday, Nov. 5th. This is one way we can learn more about our
Jewish heritage as Christians, so we invite you to join us
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