Corpus Christi Catholic Community

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER YEAR B - 2012

From Fr George…

Dear friends,

“Remain in my love.”

On this 6th Sunday in Ordinary time, I thought that it is important to share with you part of Bishop Anthony Fisher’s homily to the parishioners of Padre Pio Parish, Glenmore Park last weekend.

“I want to assure you that, contrary to the scuttlebutt, no punitive action has been taken by the Diocese of Parramatta against Fr Kevin. He has not been excommunicated. He has not been evicted. He has refused to take calls from me and the diocesan office, and has not communicated his intentions to the Church except through the media. So I was as shocked as you were and knew as little about all this when it happened.

Like many of you, I am concerned for Kevin’s welfare and now that of his wife and for all of those who have been affected by his actions over the past few days. We all know that Church law and Catholic tradition make it impossible for Kevin to remain as Parish Priest if he has entered into a marriage. But he has left his ministry and his presbytery of his own accord.”

You may view the Bishop’s homily or read the full text on the Diocesan website: www.parra.catholic.org.au and follow the links.

So what does it mean to ‘Remain in my love’? St John tells us in today’s reading from the Gospel: ‘keep my commandments’. And what are these? ‘Love one another as I have loved you.’ Jesus speaks to us not as servants, who merely carry out their duties under threat of punishment, but he speaks to us as ‘friends.’ “You are my friends if you do what I command you.” And Jesus goes on to assure us “I call you friends because I have made known to you everything I have learnt from my Father.”

And lest we doubt our own self-worth or our ‘lovability’, Jesus assures us “You did not choose me, no, I chose you: and I commissioned you to go out and to bear fruit.” Mothers fulfil this very human and divine command and we pray for them today.

A Child's Mother's Day Prayer

I love you, Mom. I love your aliveness,
your joy in living, your understanding, your giving.
And what I love best of all is that you love me.
God of all Mothers, thank you for my mom!

Gaynell Bordes Cronin, Friend Jesus: Prayers for Children

God bless,

Fr George.




	SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER YEAR B - 2012 From Fr George… Dear friends, “Remain in my love.” On this 6th Sunday in Ordinary time, I thought that it is important to share with you part of Bishop Anthony Fisher’s homily to the parishioners of Padre Pio Parish, Glenmore Park last weekend. “I want to assure you that, contrary to the scuttlebutt, no punitive action has been taken by the Diocese of Parramatta against Fr Kevin. He has not been excommunicated. He has not been evicted. He has refused to take calls from me and the diocesan office, and has not communicated his intentions to the Church except through the media. So I was as shocked as you were and knew as little about all this when it happened. Like many of you, I am concerned for Kevin’s welfare and now that of his wife and for all of those who have been affected by his actions over the past few days. We all know that Church law and Catholic tradition make it impossible for Kevin to remain as Parish Priest if he has entered into a marriage. But he has left his ministry and his presbytery of his own accord.” You may view the Bishop’s homily or read the full text on the Diocesan website: www.parra.catholic.org.au and follow the links. So what does it mean to ‘Remain in my love’? St John tells us in today’s reading from the Gospel: ‘keep my commandments’. And what are these? ‘Love one another as I have loved you.’ Jesus speaks to us not as servants, who merely carry out their duties under threat of punishment, but he speaks to us as ‘friends.’ “You are my friends if you do what I command you.” And Jesus goes on to assure us “I call you friends because I have made known to you everything I have learnt from my Father.” And lest we doubt our own self-worth or our ‘lovability’, Jesus assures us “You did not choose me, no, I chose you: and I commissioned you to go out and to bear fruit.” Mothers fulfil this very human and divine command and we pray for them today. A Child's Mother's Day Prayer I love you, Mom. I love your aliveness, your joy in living, your understanding, your giving. And what I love best of all is that you love me. God of all Mothers, thank you for my mom! Gaynell Bordes Cronin, Friend Jesus: Prayers for Children God bless, Fr George.