Often times, there is a visiting speaker in the Sunday mass who gives the homily, or after communion, gives a speech. You never know what you're going to get. Could be lengthy, could be short, could be right on.
Yesterday, a visiting Priest from Ughanda came to our Parish. His name is Fr. Stan. Stan is short for Stanislaus, and his last name was so long I can't remember it. I gave him my full attention. Stan is my grandfather's name. Anyone with the Stan is good in my book. And true to his name, Stan was right on.
After being educated in the priesthood in the U.S., Stan wen' to a Parish in a French speaking town in East Africa. At first, he wanted to educate the parishioners about Jesus. But he was torn. Just speaking about Jesus was not enough. Stan, along with a group people, felt that providing education, food, and water was the right place to start. After all, this is how Jesus started. Today, Fr. Stan has a mission that educates girls in grammar school and high school.
I felt inspired and filled by the spirit listening to him. We must do the work of Jesus. Besides listening week after week, what are we doing to bring Christ home? There are many things that fill our time, but this should get priority on the list.
While you are enjoying the summer, remember to think about Stan's message and Bring Jesus Home.
Grace & Peace
Tim
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