Daily Reflections

July 05 The Visitation of the BVM Sunday – 4th of July 250 year birthday - A tribute to AMERICA
Parish Council Meeting
July 08 Bible Study 6:30p - Fellowship & Dinner 5:45p
July 12 Trinity VI (Said Mass) 9:30 a.m.

July 11 The Franciscan Way 10:30 a.m. via ONLINE LINK
July 15 Bible Study 6:30p - Fellowship & Dinner 5:45p

July 18 Parish Breakfast 8:45 a.m.
Mtn. View Genesis 2:00 p.m.
July 19 Trinity VII (Said Mass) 9:30 a.m.
July 22 Bible Study 6:30p – Fellowship & Dinner 5:45p
July 26 The Feast of Saint James the Apostle SHM 9:30a
July 29 Bible Study 6:30p – Fellowship & Dinner 5:45p

AUGUST
Aug 02 Trinity IX (Said Mass) 9:30 a.m.

Aug 05 Bible Study 6:30p – Fellowship & Dinner 5:45p

Aug 09 FFD – Mini Golf – 2:00 p.m. Dorset

Aug 09 The Feast of the Transfiguration SHM 9:30 a.m. Aug 12 Bible Study 6:30p – Fellowship & Dinner 5:45p

Aug 15 Bowling with Kiwanis 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Aug 15 The Franciscan Way HNCCC 2:00 p.m.

Aug 22 Parish Breakfast 8:45 a.m. Mtn. View Genesis

Requiem Mass for Terry Morton

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THURSDAY REFLECTIONS

Take Heart - Your Sins Are Forgiven
Thursday 2 July 2026
GOSPEL READING: Matthew 9:1-8

1 And getting into a boat he crossed over and came to his own city. 2 And behold, they brought to him a paralytic, lying on his bed; and when Jesus saw their faith he said to the paralytic, "Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven." 3 And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, "This man is blaspheming." 4 But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, "Why do you think evil in your hearts? 5 For which is easier, to say, `Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, `Rise and walk'? 6 But that you may know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins" -- he then said to the paralytic -- "Rise, take up your bed and go home." 7 And he rose and went home. 8 When the crowds saw it, they were afraid, and they glorified God, who had given such authority to men.

Meditation: What cripples the mind and heart and stifles the healing power of love? Sin and unforgiveness for certain! Sin cripples us more than any physical ailment can. Sin is the work of the kingdom of darkness and it holds us in eternal bondage. There is only one solution and that is the healing, cleansing power of Jesus' forgiveness.

Power of forgiveness. Jesus' treatment of sinners upset the religious teachers of the day. When a cripple was brought to Jesus because of the faith of his friends, Jesus did the unthinkable. He first forgave the man his sins. The scribes regarded this as blasphemy because they understood that only God had authority to forgive sins and to unbind a man or woman from their burden of guilt. Jesus claimed an authority which only God could rightfully give. Jesus not only proved that his authority came from God, he showed the great power of God's redeeming love and mercy by healing the cripple of his physical ailment. This man had been crippled not only physically, but spiritually as well. Jesus freed him from his burden of guilt and restored his body as well.

Healing body, mind, and soul. The Lord Jesus is ever ready to bring us healing of mind, body, and soul. His grace brings us freedom from the power of sin and from bondage to harmful desires and addictions. Do you allow anything to keep you from Jesus' healing power?

Let us pray: Lord Jesus, through your merciful love and forgiveness you bring healing and restoration to body, mind, and soul. May your healing power and love touch every area of my life - my innermost thoughts, feelings, attitudes, and memories. Pardon my offences and transform me in the power of your Holy Spirit that I may walk confidently in your truth and goodness. Amen.