Woe to the complacent who ignore the needs of the poor.

Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 25, 2016

 The message this week is centered on recognizing the needs of others and attending to them. In the first reading from Amos, we hear of the consequences of the wealthy Israelites for neglecting those needs and letting them know that they will be the first to be exiled.  Our Gospel tell us of the terrible things that will happen to those of power and riches who ignore the plight of the ones who suffer around them. Our prayers this week need to be asking for the grace to open our eyes and our hearts to those who are in need around us.                     

                    -Deacon Jim