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August 25, 2024

(Reflection from Pflaum Gospel Weeklies)

Many [of] his disciples returned to their former way of life and no longer accompanied him. –John 6:66

  Imagine walking out on Jesus. After a heyday of signs, miracles, and proclamations, something he says is so shocking that you count yourself out. You go home, shake the dust off your sandals, and return to business as usual. So much for the dream of a better kingdom!

  Yet how many of us do exactly this? This discipleship stuff requires time, attention, study, and prayer. It invites us into relationships, service, responsibility, and commitment.

  It demands, over time, that we’re transformed into new people entirely—the kind who forgive wrongs, aid the poor, welcome the stranger, love our enemies. At what point will we decide that following Jesus is asking too much and return to a way of life that’s easier and leaves more for us?

  Attending synagogue on Saturdays was more convenient than traipsing around Galilee and reexamining their assumptions and values. Religion is easy. Discipleship is overwhelming. Do we draw the line between the two and remain on the safe side?

  When did being faithful become more than going to church for you? How far are you willing to take your journey with Jesus?

Upcoming Events

· Sunday, September 1—Donut Sunday after 8:00 and 10:00 Mass. Donations help defray the cost of attending NCYC in November 2025.

· Wednesday, September 4—Family Faith Formation BBQ and registration after 5:30 Mass.

· Sunday, September 8—First Youth Group—Spreading the Good News from 11:30-1:00 in Bestgen Hall. Parents, please keep an eye out for more information!!!

· Wednesday, September 11—First night of FFF for all K-7th graders. Mass at 5:30 and class starting at 6:00.

· Sunday, September 22—Donut Sunday after 8:00 and 10:00 Mass. Donations help defray the cost of attending NCYC in November 2025.

Questions or comments, please call Michele Haggerty, DRE at (816) 210-8223 or (573) 365-2241 ext. 4.