Our Lady of Guadalupe Church

Dear Parishioners and Friends of Our Lady of Guadalupe,

I always enjoy reading the introduction to every letter of St. Paul. He writes to all the new Christian communities with basically the same words. Today he addresses the Thessalonians (these are the Greeks who just converted to Christianity). Paul writes: “We give thanks to God always for all of you, remembering you in our prayers, unceasingly calling to mind your work of faith and labor of love and endurance in hope of our Lord Jesus Christ”.

Today, as Pastor, I also say the same to each of you. I thank God for all of you and remembering all of you in my prayers. I know how you continue to work for our faith. I also know of your labor of love for God.

Yes, you are all a blessing to me personally and I do miss all of you during these months of pandemic. Be assured that every day you are remembered in my prayers and at daily Mass. God bless and protect you.

Finally, in the Gospel, they try to test Jesus about paying taxes. Jesus tells them render to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s. As we are about to go to the polls in a few weeks, it is our duty and responsibility to vote. As we vote may we certainly follow our conscience and ask the Lord to guide us. There are still copies of forming Your Conscience as you enter the church. Please take one to help you in your decision-making.

Have a Blessed Week and keep safe,

Fr. Tony