Mark Twain once said: “A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.” Maybe that’s why Jesus warned the leper he cures in today’s gospel to tell no one of the miracle. He worried that all kinds of lies would start flying around about a magician and his magic before the truth could be revealed that the “Son of Man must suffer greatly and be rejected . . . and be killed , and rise after three days.” It’s not that Jesus was trying to suppress good news, but to make sure that everything he said and everything he did was understood in the context of the Good News to come. If not, it meant nothing—a pretty good definition of a lie.
Sometimes, we still try to lie to ourselves that what Jesus says and does is magic. But there is no magic here. It’s making life rise out of suffering and death, which demands an everyday faithfulness to a lifelong commitment that with the Lord we will make this happen. And rejoice!
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Confessions continue for the upper grades and, if the schedule holds, we appear to be on track for First Penance in the last week of February.
Calendar Reminder
I am sure no one needs to be reminded because everyone is anticipating Winter Recess. During Winter Recess, there is no KidsRelig.
Girl Scout Troop 1023
Kaylie Eiden (Bell 7) is leading the effort of her Girl Scout Troop to collect needed food items for the Food Bank for Westchester. There is a box in the front hall of the Upper Church for donated items. All the kids in KidsRelig were asked to bring items during February to help fight hunger and support this good work of Girl Scout Troop 1023.
Needed Items
Pretzels
Canned Vegetables
Lentils—Bag
Canned Tuna
Our thanks goes out to the Girl Scouts and especially to Kaylie Eiden.
Love,
Deacon Charlie
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