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January 29, 2012 - Catholic Schools Week and Family Week in the Parish
So many people and families had been flocking around Jesus to hear him and to experience his miraculous ways; it was “out of the ordinary”. The gospel today states that the people were astonished at the way he taught, it was unlike anything they had ever seen.
This week is Catholic Schools Week, and Family Week in our parish (for our Faith Formation Programs). We are tasked to fulfill the liberating message of Jesus Christ. In our gospel today, Jesus healed a man that was robbed of his spiritual freedom, by an “unclean spirit”. Jesus liberated him. In the name, and presence of Jesus Christ, he rebuked the unclean spirit and commanded “Quiet!”
This week, we have an invitation to celebrate the role of our Catholic Schools in families, culture and society; we have a rich tradition to pass on. There is a wealth of grace that we inherit in our faith. However, it is essential that we seek creative ways to pass on the rich heritage of our faith traditions. In the first reading - Moses prepared his people for future prophets that would follow in his tradition. He was the one that the Lord used to liberate the Israelites from captivity in Egypt. The message of faith is a universal message (world-wide, multi-ethnic). The role of our Catholic Faith and Faith Formation Programs has a “universal” task. The word catholic is from the Greek work “katolicos” which means “universal”; our mission is not just limited to this world. Our mission has an impact on the whole universe; of this world, and the mystical body of Christ (beyond that which we can see, touch, taste or experience).
So many distractions may consume us here in this world. The Lord has incredible plans for each us; far beyond our current comprehension. Our hope is in the Lord who made the heavens and the earth. Together, we can work to build a “household” of faith to enrich the lives of our youth, and all who enter our sacred space. It will one day be their task, to pass on the faith to the generations that follow them. Our task is to “provide the tools” so they can leave a rich legacy of faith by their lives, and by their families.
Peace and Blessings, Fr. Kenneth J. Malley
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"We the people of St. Timothy Parish, seek to become a bright beacon of faith in Christ by fostering a family community in a loving and spiritual environment in which we may grow in service and knowledge of God."
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