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RECONCILIATIOI..i: EUd rl ARISTIC AD0RTYI'
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PARISH ROSARIES: STATIONS OF THE CROSS:
,IDDRESS; ce0r-l Kahel<i: St. llonolLriii, Ha'"';aii c-)681,1 OFFICE HOURS: \"tron. - Fri.8:3Oanr - l2pnr I 1'.A0 - 3:30ptl PFIONE: [E0Bl q4l-t)t 75 OFFICE EMAIL: sspeterpaul@hawaii.rr.com WE BS ITE : www,sspeterpaulhawaii.o rg Sts. Peter & Pi:Lrl ChLrrch Honoluli:
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For most people Christnras is over on December 26*, For Catholics hor,vever Christmas is just beginning. On this clay and for eight days (Octave of Christrrras) rve celebrate as if it r,vere Christrnas Day. The Linu'grcal season encls the evening of the Baptism of the Lord (fanuarl'9) or in the United States thcSurday that falls after (or onJanuary 9"). Traditionally the Epiphany Christmastide is d0 days and the Creche (manger scene) can be kept up in the home turtil February 2 the Feast of the Presentation or Candlernas.
This Week's Mass Date
sehedule
Mass lntention
Time
Parishioners
5pm
Celebrant
of
vigil
Sts. Peter and Paul
Mass
+ Irene Arcayna
7am
*Yo Han & Magdalena
F'r.
Khanh
Rrith Toma (Flealing) Fr. Danny
Choe
9am
11am
Rita Stocker-Fischer (Healing) Priscilla & Wilson Camacho (Thanksgiving) +.Iean Wong Paulino & Elizabeth Secrrtaria (Thanksgiving) Stephanie Ugi (SI) + Suzana Pang * h-ene Arcayna Paulino Secrrtaria (BD) + Nora Cnrz Rico (Death
Fr. Khanh
Fr. Danny
See The Catholic Conpanv (Chistmastide) for more inforutation and ltelps for bringing a Catholic sense to .t'our
5pm
celebration.
7am
+ Irene Arcayna
Fr. Khanh
PASTORAL TEAM Rev. Khanh Pham-Nguyen Rev. Danny Laeda Rev. Pat Freitas Richard Abel
noon
Christine & Michael Gyves (SI)
Fr. Dannl,'
7am
+Ilrfle Arcayna
Fr. Dannl
Richard Port
noon
Christine & Michael Gyves (SI)
Fr. Damy
Pastor: Associate Pastor:
Assisting Priest: Deacons:
Secretary: Parish Council: Finance Committee: Faith Formation:
Liturgy: Maintenance/Landscap ing:
Angken Xymoon Yvonne Toma Lily Narusawa Deacon Ronald Choo Yvonne Toma Barbara Gambol Caesar Reyes
7am noon
SUNDAY:
7am
- 10 PM 11:00 AM - I PM & 7:30 PM
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM 6:00 AM 1:00 PM 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
-
+ Irene
Irr. Danny
Arcal,na
Fr. Dannv
(sD
Gvves
+ Irene Arcayna + MarJ & walter Goeu -.Yo Han
Fr. Danny
(Si)
Christine & Michael
noon
&
Irene Arcayna
Legion of Mary
noon
MONDAY-THURSDAY: 6AM-8AM l1:00AM- I PM 6AM_ I PM FRIDAY: SATURDAY:
*
7am
CHURCH IS OPEN:
FIRST FRIDAY:
Sr.
& Magdalena Choe
noon
+ Irene Arcavna
Parish Registration forms are located at the enlrance ofthe church.
5pm
Sts. Peter and Paul
You may also contact the parish office for more information,
Vigil
Perez-Hotfman Farriiy
Mass
(Thanksgiving)
We are
Fr. Khanh
Anniv.)
awelcoming Parish. Be a Family Member!
Parishioners
Please call94L-0675
Fr. - - Dannv --.----j
Fr' Dannr'
Fr. Danny Fr. Danny
of Fr. Danny
Agnes Mendiola (SI)
or email : sspeterpaul@hawaii.rr.com
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IHE GIFTS OF THE MAGI
or
by
divine revelation. lt is not known for certain whether it guided them during the whole course of their
journey from the east
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READINGS
"We saw His star"; they knew it to be His star, either by some
prophecy among them,
l
to
Jerusalem. The Magi may have prophecy recalled the of Balaam, which had announced the coming of the Messiah by the emblem of a stai (cf. Numbers 24:17), which was to arise from Jacot,.
"When King Herod heard this, he was greatiy trouDled" most certainly through fear of losing his kingdom, which he had obtained by violence. But why was all of Jerusalem alarmed at the news of a King so long and so fervently expected? Probably because the people, well aequainted with the cruelty of Herod, feared a more afflictive slavery. "And you, Bethlehem, land of Judah" was a clear prophecy concerning the Messiah, foretold by the prophet Micah (5:1). "And on entering the house" are words in which several of the Church Fathers in their homilies, represent the Wise Men adoring Jesus in the stable, and in the manger; yet others, with Saint John Chrysostom explain, that befcre their arrival, Jesus may have been moved into some small house in Bethlehem. "Gold, frankincense, and nryrrh" are gifts in which the ancient Fathers take notice of their mystical meaning. Gold was signified by their tribute thei., paid to Him as their King; by incense, because He is God; and by myrrh, (with which dead bodies used to be embalme.l) because He has also become Man. "And did Him homage" which can be translated to mean - they adored Him; therefore, in the Eucharist also, Christ is to be adored. lt is of no consequence under what appearance He offers Himself to us, whether that of a perfect Man, a speechless Child as in this Gospel, or under the appearance of Bread and Wine; for in whatever manner or place our Lord appears, He is true God, and for that alone He is to be adored. For certain the Magi have left us an example to imitate. We see Jesus today, not as the magi did, in a crib, but on the altar; not Hiii Mother holding Him, but the priest in Persona Christi, anci the Holy Spirit poured out abundantly upon the Sacrifice.
First Readirg
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Isaiah 60:1-6
The prophet Isaiah clearly understood the truth and importance of radicai monotheism. If there is one God, then all the peoptes and nations of the earth are under his rule. But God called out one special people as a means by which to bestow his grace on the whole world. The Light that came to Israel shines on all the nations. Second Reading
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Ephesians 3:2-3a,5{
God's plan for salvation was revealed to the apostle Paul. Jesus was the Christ for Jew and Gentile alike. The old racial, national, and religious walls that divided the world into warring camps had been broken down by the reconciling love of Christ who grafts all the faithful into one body of believers.
Gospel
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Matthew 2:1-12
The eariy church should have known that the gospel was for Gentiles as well as Jews from the beginning. Why else would astrologers from the east have traveled hundreds of miles in search of the newborn King of the Jews? They icnew that his reign was destined to be without limit and with*ut end - King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
Next Sunday's Readings (eych 2"d Sunday In Ordinary Time
6.)
First Reading: Isaiah 49t3,54 Second Reading: L Corinthi ms 1:L-3
Gospe!: |ohn 1:29-3a
STEWARDSHIP
TIME.TALENT-TREASURE TREASURE SECOND GOLLECTION JANUARY 21.22 We are grateful to all who so generously contribute to our Parish. The Collections tor December 31 are as follows: Total: $15,856.25 Envelopes & Loose Collections Mass lntentions Electric & Votive Candles Wedding
our Diocese participates in two causes on this
- Januay|
$9,372.49 220.OO
585.51 _20,90_
Total: $10,198.00 ENVELOPES
IDENTIFIABLE UNIDENTIFIABLE
29o/" 71"/o
Bldg. Fund Outreach Donation Solemnity of Mary First Offering
$8e.00 100.00 854.00 1,285.25 1.327.OO
Subtotal:
$3,655.25
2.OO
1,100.00 50.00 *9_51-0-A
Subtotal:
1) One is the 131st annual National Black and lndian Mission Collection. Our support of this collection helps build the Church in African American, Native American, and Alaska Native communities from coast to coast. Schools, parish religious education programs, and diocesan ministries depend on to help them spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ!
your generosity
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$2,003.00
Our Second Gollection this week is for the Building Fund, January 7-8. We thank you for your generosity last year that made it possible to add a reception room and meeting place to the office.
to help them to
share
the Sacraments with others. Your gifts go a long way. Please mark your offering with either "Black &
lndian Mission" or "Church in Latin America" or use the envelopes in the racks by the doors.
BUtLDtNG FUND COLU=CTION THIS WE_EKENp
BI*AS}$""INT}IAN ]\JltsstoN (}FFlcE EsT,taB4
2) The Second opportunity to give will be for the Ghurch in Latin America. Many of our brothers and sisters in Latin America want to do more but lack the resources. This allows us to participate in Evangelizing and sharing in the growth of the universal church as we help them to provide Seminary education, and
programs
Special Collections: Latin America Church Building Project Thanksgiving Christmas
weekend:
STEWARDSHIP
TIME-TALENT-TREASURE RED MASS
2017 Annual Rally and March for Life
On Tuesday, |anuary 17,2017 9:0O - 10:30 am
Friday, January 20,2417 All Day Event At the Honolulu State Capitol Rotunda
at Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace Bishop Robert Barron, Guest Speaker
The Red Mass at the beginning of
a
new
Legislative session brings our state's leadership together with our Bishop to pray for wisdom and guidance as they make decisions that will affect the future of our state. Come
join together with those of many faiths in praying for aur gavernment leaders.
The March for Life is an annual pro-life rally supporting life from conception to natural death on or around the anniversary of the United States Supreme Court's decision Iegalizing abortion. ln 1971 the right to end the life of a child in his/her mother's womb became a law in the State of Hawaii. The Church in Hawaii was caught off guard and the legislation went through with very little opposition. This year again Physician-assisted suicide will go before the legislature. Your presence can make a difference. Our kupuna should not be made to feel as if they are a burden and the only way to live is to die. Join us as we celebrate the
"Righteousness of One"... DIOCESAN STEWARDSHIP DAY
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JANUARY 28,2A17 at Mary, Star of the Sea Church
B:00 AM - Registration & Continental Breakfast 8:30 AM - Opening Prayer & Remarks - Bishop Larry Silva Keynote Presentation by Fr. Andrew Kemherling, Chairman of the Board, lnternationalCatholic Stewardship Council (ICSC)
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Followed by a variety of workshops presented by national and local experts to include:
. Mary Ann Otto, Chair of the ICSC Parish Stewardship Education Committee . Mila Glodava, Co-author of lvlaking Stewardship A Way of Life . Fr. Mark Gantley, on Stewardship & the Sacraments of lnitiation . Jim Walsh, on Stewardship & Pastoral Planning @ Your Parish . Jeff Neibling, Esq., on Stewardship & Estate Planning
.
Mike DiCosola, on The Language of Stewardship
Lunch @ 12 noon along with workshops by: Our Sunday Visitor (OSV) Parish Data Systems (PDS)
. . . .
Vanco (online giving) Catholic Charities
To register by January 20,2017 call or email Mark Glark at mclark@rcchawaii.org or (808) 203-6723. There is no charge for this year's Stewardship Day thanks to the sponsorship of Our Sunday Visitor.
EOLY TAIHER'S
INTERCESSIO
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Evangelization: Christians at the
service
of the
challenges of
humanity. That all Christians may be faithful to the Lord's teaching by striving prayer with and fraternal charity to restore ecclesial communion and by collaborating to meet the challenges facing humanity.
Our Diocesan Priests and our Bishop are on retreat January 9 - 13. Please pray for them that they will come Lo"f Ua.t refreshed renewed for the New Year 2077. (Those who do not attend this week plan to take their own retreat during the year.)
Pray
t
t
for our deceased family
and
friends:
Eddy Fisher (who died on Dec.25) Emma Corrigan t Alvin dela Cruz t Rose Ann Poyzer t Lillian Soto t Mary Lou Kinoshita
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, may the perpetual ligtrt shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.
"Preyer is putting oneself in the hands of God" rheresa
Lord, Teach us
to irJ,Jto*
St. Anthony Retreat Center is sponsoring a retreat Saturdays, January 21 and February 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
There are many ways to pray! Come and discover with Sister Marie Lemert, SS.CC. and Malulani Kamanu some of the riches and diversity of prayer in one or both days of this two part series. Lunch is provided and a free will offering will be taken. Where: St. Anthony Retreat Center 3351 Kalihi St. Honolulu 96819 in the St. Damien House
Call to register: 845-0065
Pleose pray
for the sick of aur parish, especially.......
Robert Agpalsa P. Almeida Anthony Alatan Edward & Emily Atalig Marjorie Atalig Jose & Concepcion Atalig
George Auyong Tony Bacani Dolores Bledsoe Helga Boettger Larry Cabrinha Betty Cecil Joelle Chamberland
WiniChow Louisa Comajis Ronald Costa Avon Czerwinski Regina Czerwinski Steve Dagali Bernanda DeGuzman Victor & Rita Dizon Odetta Doublet Tina Louise Duncan Jo Dowling Nicky Dresci Robert Fahl Sue Felix Douglas Ferreira Chris Foster Serena Fujii Thomas Garcia Helen Garcia Joanna Gates Lonaine & Walter Gonzalves Sadie Gouveia, Magdalena Gualderama John & Barbara Hanao Joe & Blanche Hansen Stanley Ho Jill lshikawa Frank & Sharla Jensen Christopher Johnson Joanne Jones Christoph Jucewicz Jack Jucewicz Joyce Kaanapu Cash Kahoopii Stephen Kalili Renee Kam Sr. Roland & Debra Kamanao Mapuana Kapana Emily Kuhn Christiana Lai Anu Lau Herbert & Thelma Lee Uilison E. Leuta Jamieson Longoria
Theodora Luke Thelma Lum Violeta Luna-Hill Jennifer & Santiago Maldonado Claudia Maldonado Alphonsa Maligro Stanley, Jr. & Marion Medeiros Wilma R. Medeiros Glenn Medeiros Sr. Tammy Medeiros Bob Mendoza Houghton Meyer Jim Meyer Thomas Mistysyn June Nakamoto Larry Nakamura Betty Ann Nault Sylvia Nelson Susan Nelson Leona Oliveira Dan O'Leary Shirley Onishi Judy Orlando Sherrie Pacatan-Gentry Michael Pacheco & Family
Earl& May Phillips T.J. Pochinski Roseann Poyzer Elsie Quinn Neva Rego Alfred & Judy Robolledo James & Peggy Saballa James Sandobal Marilyn Sciortino Donald Secor Myong Soon Sim Charleen Sliger-Saucedo Clifford Smith Dorothy Suchar Theresa Sung Dolores Suredam Jean & Ken Takaki Janet Tavares Kristen Tavares Mary Teves Ruth Toma Ellen Tornita Fr. Dave Travers
Yolanda Trejo Soane Uiagalelei Peter Uiagalelei Jane Vasconcellos Betty & Art Watkins Larry Wong, Sr. Teresa Yu, and your special intentions!
This Week s Events (Ian.8-14.2017)
2017 FATIMA CENTENNIAL TOUR FOR PEACE M
The lnternational Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima, sculpted by Jose Thedim in 1947, will be in Hawaiifrom Jan, 29 to Feb.4.
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Main Church, U-Upstairs Parish Conference Room, B - Blue room, G - Green Raom, C - Couftyard
Sundav Epiphany ofthe Lord 6:15 am - Choir Practice 6:15 am - Rosary (M) 10:15 am - Choir Practice 5:00 pm * Choir Practice (R) 5:15 pm - Young Adult Rosary (M) 7:15 pm - Young Adult Ministry (R)
Januarv
. Big lsland, Jan. 30 - St. Joseph Church, Hilo . Kauai, Jan. 31 - St. Catherine Church, Kapaa . Maui, Feb. 1 - Holy Rosary Ghurch, Paia . Oahu, Feb.2 - St. George Church, Waimanalo . Oahu, Feb. 3 - Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of
Monday_ _
January9
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Tuesdav
This visit is part of the hro-year Fatima Centennial U.S. Tour for Peace in celebration of Our Lady of Fatima's appearance to the three children of Fatima, Portugal in 1917. The Hawaii schedule is as follows:
. Big lsland, Jan. 29 - St. Benedict Church, Honaunau
Peace
Oahu, Feb.
4-
Our Lady of Good Counsel
Church, Pearl City For more information or to volunteer individually or as a group, contact event coordinator Easter Almuena at the Office of Worship at 585-3342 or by email at
ealmuena@rcchawaii.org.
The Baptism ofthe Lord
6:10 am - Rosary (M) 11:15 am - Rosary 6:30 pm - Charismatic Prayer Group (M)
Thursday, January 19,2017 at 7:00 p.m. Newman Center/Holy Spirit Parish (Universtty of Hawaiiat Manoa, 1941 EastWest Center Road, Honolulu, Hl96822)
This hour long service will include the Taiz6 Prayer around the Cross, Sacred Music, and Scripture reading. This yeafs theme is "Ihe Love af Christ Compels Us" (cf. 2 Peter 2:9). All are invited to pray for our brothers and sisters who share the same belief in Jesus Christ. Paid parking is available on the University of Hawaii campus. P/ease FSyP by Thursday, ianuary 12, 2017 to the Office of Worship, Diocese of Honolulu at ealm uen a@rcch awai i.org ctr 808- 585- 3342.
January 10
First Week in OrdinaryTime
6:10 am - Rosary (M) 11:15 am - Rosary 5:30 pm - Women's AA Meeting (C) Cancelled (Will resume Jan.24th) 7:30 pm - AA Meeting (C)
Wednesdav
Ecumenical Taiz6 Service for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
8
Januarv
11
6:10 am - Rosary (M) 7:30 am - Novena to our Lady of Perpetual Help (M) 11:15 am - Rosary 1:00 pm - Legion of Mary, Queen of Peace (C) 6:00 pm - Scripture Study (R)
Thursdav
Januarv 12
6:10 am - Rosary (M) 11:15 am - Rosary 6:00 pm - Choir Practice (M)
Fridav Januarv 13 St- Hilary 6:10 am - Rosary (M) 7:30 am - Eucharistic Adoration/Sacred Heart Devotion 10:00 - 11:30 am - Confession and Spiritual Direction 10:45 am - Divine Mercy Devotion & Chaplet 11:15 am - Rosary 5:45 pm - Stations of the Cross Devotion (M)
Saturdav BVM 11:15 am - Rosary 3:30 - 4:30 pm - Confessions (M) 4:15 pm - Choir Practice (U) 5:00 pm - Saturday Vigil Mass
Januarv 14
Faith Formation FEAST OF EPIPHANY
Young Adult Ministry
On this Feast day where we remember that all of us
The Sts. Peter and Paul Church Young Adult
are invited to ioin in the celebration of the Nativity and through the Wise Men, we are reminded to share our gifts with one another, PTEASE IOIN US
FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY After the 11am Mass At the Church Courtyard
Ministry seek to be involved in our community so that we may enrich each other spiritually, intellectually and physically in this phase of our life journey. We meet to learn, share our faith, for prayers and reflection. We also love the fellowship with one another. We meet after Sunday 6:00 p.m. Mass. We also do community service.
FELTOWSHIP REPRESHMENTS MUSIC TALENT SHOW An "Open Mike" will be set up for anyone who wants to share their talentthrough song dance and/or musical instrument
ADUTT FAITH FORMATION
Bishop Robert Baron, our homilist for the Red Mass will also speak at the Co-Cailredral of SL Theresa, Monday, fanuary 16,2AL7 at 7:00 p.m. The Seven Keys to the New Evangelization. Please see Kden_ejle@I99.[qyy_q1i,gg. for more information. Carpooling is encouraged. Bishop Baron is a popular author and speaker with both young adults and older adults. His Catholicism: A Journey in the Heart of Faith video series is used in Faith Formation classes around the country. Check out his Word on Fire website and commentaries. You will not want to miss this opportunity to listen to a dynamic speaker and bring a friend.
Fourth ANNUAL ST. MARIANNE COPE WALK Saturday, January 28, 2A17, 7:30 a.m. Magic lsland and Kewalo Basin Park A Day of Fun, Celebration & Wellness Begin a leisurely three-mile walk from Magic lsland to
Kewalo Basin Park and back. lt's an event for the entire family, keikito k0puna ahd will include a Family Wellness Fair, local entertainment featuring Frank De Lima, healthy snacks, and a KeikiZone. Free t-shirt and a gift for the first 500 registrants. Register before Jan. 16, 2017 for early bird fee of $30. (Registration fee after Jan. 16 is $40.) Onsite registration starts at 7:00 am. Questions? Call 547-8031
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AMIS=AD in human bein$s as violatinS the God-given dignity of so ma,ny of our brothers and sisters and constitutes a true crime against huma,nity. The U. S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has responded T rith crcating the Amistad Movement, a,n anti-trafficking initiative. Pope Francis has strongly condemned the trade
In early November, a team from our parish pariieipated in the Amistad training conference. Since then, we have been invited to attend a conference on January 12
for victim service-providers and to become a member of the Hawai'i Coalition Against Human Traffieking. TAIe Tnitl be attending our first eoalltion meeting on Januar5r 47, eOI?.
The month of JanuarSl has been designated as Human Trafficking Awareness Month. In response to the Holy Father's call to raise public ar/rareness of this scourge, the team will be making available not only educational materials on human
trafficklng but also information on victim serwiees aimed at restoring their dl$nlty. These mater'rals will be displayed in our courtyard after the Sunday rrrasses and members of the team \MiII be available to answer any questions. We
thank you foryour prayers a,nd suppoft.
tfi firixg S$#i;' vzews '{.c tfte p$zr" '3{e fus.s ir?sx ??i,t I# pr*r!,'*im reiaase fer t$e caytits*s,ttzi rrr-)". irl rf s,,6.tr t: tfr,e o{in{, to iet tfi"e oppresse,{ ,a* ir*t, ;* gr*riaiw tns ate#r ef *fie ior{'s favour.
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Cqluw{&'o Monday |anuary 9 The Baptism of the Lord
ls 42:l-4,6-7 or Acts 10:54-38 Mt 3:13-17
Tuesday fanuary
10
Weekday Heb 2:5-12
Mk 1:21*28 Wednesday fanuary 1t Weekday Heb 2:14-18
Mk 1:29-39
Thursday ]anuary
12
Weekday Heb 3:7-14
Mk 1:40-45
Friday )anuary
13
Weekday Heb 4:1-5, i1
Mk 2:1-12
Saturday |anuary
14
Weekday
Heb4:12-16 Mk2:13-17 Sunday ]anuary 15
If God wants everyone to believe in him, why doesn't God offer undeniable proof of his existence? Surely more would ioin the Church if adequate proof were available. erhaps what is missing is the ability to
perceive and understand the evidence before our eyes. In the Catechism we are taught that God "provides men with constant evidence of himself in created realities" (CCC 54). Despite the evidence, however, God does seem to be hidden from the sight of some. Why might this be? Again, the Catechisrz offers an important truth: While faith is a grace, it is also dependent on the "free assent" ofthe human person to accept what God has revealed (CCC 150). Faith is a gift, but it is also a human act: "Believing is an act of the intellect assenting to the divine truth by command of the will moved by God through grace" (CCC 155; see Summa Theologica,ll-11.2.9). In the parable of the rich man and Lazarus (Luke 76:79-37), Abraham declares to the rich man, 'lf they [his brothers]will not listen to Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded if someone should rise from the dead" (16:31). So evidence of God's presence, the witness of the Church, and even the most persuasive arguments might not be enough to convince every person to come to faith. Fr. Tom Santa, CSsR sun daybu I letin @ li gu or i. o rg
Second Sunday
in Ordinary Time Is 49:3, 1
5-6
Cor 1:1-3
lnl:29-34
n U)ond Fwn, ?opa Twttrci^e Religious man is a wayf arer; he must be ready to iet himself be led, to come aut of himself and to find the God of "
perpetuai surprises."
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