Saint Matthias Catholic Church
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I am Bishop Todd Bell and along with the community of Saint Matthias, I wish to welcome you and share the love of our Lord Jesus Christ with all we come in contact with. Spreading the Good News of salvation and anxiously awaiting His coming in glory!
The Community of Saint Matthias is committed to an inclusive approach, void of barriers between God and His people. Christ ministered to those in need, rather than those who were in “good standing” under the “law”. Christ more often than not was found in the company of the “untouchables”, healing the sick, giving sight to the blind and ministering to forbidden people such as the Samaritan woman.
The Church must minister to people through love and kindness; not fear and heavy handedness. We seek to do this through equality, justice and truth. This is done through strengthening with an understanding of God’s Holy Scriptures, renewal within the Holy Eucharist and an openness to the Holy Spirit as He speaks to and through His people.
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“A Proper Place”It is within our human nature to desire appreciation, and all too often we have the mindset to take the place we desire rather than wait for it to be offered. Everyone wants to be the chief, and few really want to earn the position. In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells a parable about the “place of honor” and our willingness to wait for it to be presented to us. Our place of honor is at the table of the Lord, not at the table of man. If we will abide in Him, the day will come when we will be led to that place and in that moment, we will know that it belongs to us. Taking the place of honor here on earth only leads to disillusionment, as we will always want a higher/better place. In His presence we will desire the place that has been prepared for us. Learning to bloom where we are planted is evidence of our willingness to wait on the Lord for the things that are sincerely good.On a sabbath Jesus went to dineat the home of one of the leading Pharisees,and the people there were observing him carefully.He told a parable to those who had been invited,noticing how they were choosing the places of honor at the table.“When you are invited by someone to a wedding banquet,do not recline at table in the place of honor.A more distinguished guest than you may have been invited by him,and the host who invited both of you may approach you and say,‘Give your place to this man,’and then you would proceed with embarrassmentto take the lowest place.Rather, when you are invited, go and take the lowest placeso that when the host comes to you he may say,‘My friend, move up to a higher position.’Then you will enjoy the esteem of your companions at the table.For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled,but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”
“Giving Thanks In Prayer”Most of us are good at the petition part of prayer, where we ask the Lord for our needs or those of others, but do we take equal time to give thanks to the Lord for all that He has done for us? For salvation, for provision, for healing, for wisdom, for discernment, and for protection. Do we sincerely show our appreciation for the relationship that we have been offered with our Creator? These are questions that we would ask in an earthly relationship, so why don’t we ask them of our divine relationship with the Lord? Today’s Psalm is a wonderful example of offering thanks for the many blessings that the Lord has bestowed upon us. May we all proclaim, “How great are the works of the Lord!”I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heartin the company and assembly of the just.Great are the works of the LORD,exquisite in all their delights.R. How great are the works of the Lord!Majesty and glory are his work,and his justice endures forever.He has won renown for his wondrous deeds;gracious and merciful is the LORD.R. How great are the works of the Lord!He has given food to those who fear him;he will forever be mindful of his covenant.He has made known to his people the power of his works,giving them the inheritance of the nations.R. How great are the works of the Lord!
Friday Of The 30th Week In Ordinary Time - Morning Prayer
“Facing Hardships With Christ”How do we measure up when facing hardships? Do we melt or crumble in the face of adversity, trial, and tribulation? Or do we stand and face our fears in the strength of Jesus Christ? God does not call me to be strong; rather, He calls me to allow His strength to see me through. Saint Paul said, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness”. We are never alone if we have the Lord in our lives, and we are never weak because He is our strength. We WILL face hardships and struggles, yet if we abide in Him, we will overcome. In today’s Gospel, Jesus stands face to face with the Pharisees as they attempt to run Him out of town. He stands His ground and states His case. Little did they know that He was telling them of what was yet to come. Let us embrace our hardships through faith so that we too may be conquerors in Christ Jesus.Some Pharisees came to Jesus and said,“Go away, leave this area because Herod wants to kill you.”He replied, “Go and tell that fox,‘Behold, I cast out demons and I perform healings today and tomorrow,and on the third day I accomplish my purpose.Yet I must continue on my way today, tomorrow, and the following day,for it is impossible that a prophet should dieoutside of Jerusalem.’“Jerusalem, Jerusalem,you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you,how many times I yearned to gather your children togetheras a hen gathers her brood under her wings,but you were unwilling!Behold, your house will be abandoned.But I tell you, you will not see me until the time comes when you say,Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.”
Thursday Of The 30th Week In Ordinary Time - Morning Prayer
Upcoming Events
Bible Study (Virtual and In-Person)
Monday, November 9th & 23rd @ 7pm
Ministry To The Homeless
Saturday, November 21st, 12noon
@ Austin Street Center
A Message From Bishop Todd
I am Bishop Todd Bell and along with the community of Saint Matthias, I wish to welcome you and share the love of our Lord Jesus Christ with all we come in contact with. Spreading the Good News of salvation and anxiously awaiting His coming in glory!
