May 1, 2016 Sixth Sunday of Easter

6^th Sunday of Easter

May 1, 2016

In explaining the Jubilee of Mercy, Pope Francis declared that showing compassion and understanding for those in difficult situations is not only an individual disciple’s duty, but is the responsibility of the Universal Church.  Every word Jesus spoke during his life, every action he undertook of healing and forgiving, he did so with mercy and love.  He demonstrated that he loves us continually and unconditionally.  Jesus’s love is the model for our own lives.  As Jesus loves, so we are to love.                              - Deacon Jim

Enjoy watching the Mass for the 5th Sunday of Easter from Sacred Heart, Oelwein and Immaculate Conception, Faribank. To view this Mass, click on the link below or on the picture:

 

https://youtu.be/l0Ad0h4JTZ0

April 24, 2016 / The 5th Sunday of Easter

Fifth Sunday of Easter

April 24, 2016

Today we heard the Lord Jesus issue a new commandment.  Just as He has loved us, so we are to love one another. Pope Francis stated that the Church’s credibility is completely dependent on our showing merciful and compassionate love for others.  How are we doing with this commandment in our own parish, our own community, our own families?  “This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another” (John 13:35)      - Deacon Jim

Enjoy watching Mass for the 4th Sunday of Easter for Sacred Heart and Immaculate Conception. To view the Mass, click on the link below or on the picture:

https://youtu.be/YUga8PVYIXo

Good Shepherd Sunday , 4th Sunday of Easter

 April 17, 2016

4^th Sunday of Easter

Good Shepherd Sunday

Today is Good Shepherd Sunday.  The gospel portrays Jesus proclaiming Himself the Good Shepherd. While the Gospel presumes that all who are part of the Good Shepherd’s flock are loyal to Him.  We ask ourselves if we recognize the gift that God gave us with the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus.  Are we loyal followers of our Good Shepherd?                   -Deacon Jim