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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“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
“Being Called Through Discernment”There are different forms of being called. All are called to salvation; we hear this in the parable of the wedding feast when Jesus says, “many are invited, but few are chosen”. There is also the call to ministry, which is yet a different call where it is imperative that both the candidate and the Bishop enter into discernment. There were many disciples, but only twelve were chosen to ultimately follow into Apostleship. In today’s Gospel, we hear the calling of the twelve, which happens after Jesus spent the night in prayer to God.Jesus went up to the mountain to pray,and he spent the night in prayer to God.When day came, he called his disciples to himself,and from them he chose Twelve, whom he also named Apostles:Simon, whom he named Peter, and his brother Andrew,James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew,Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus,Simon who was called a Zealot,and Judas the son of James,and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.
“Seeing The Kingdom”The question is often asked, “What is Heaven/The Kingdom of God like”? It is first of all important to understand that we cannot fully comprehend the Kingdom of God due to its enormity, glory, and beauty. Yet, we can get a glimpse into it by listening to the Word of God and embracing the truths held within. In today’s Gospel, Jesus answers the question with two analogies: one, a mustard seed, and two, yeast. Both begin small and, if allowed, will overtake anything that is around them. The Kingdom of God is bigger than our imagination, yet we are called to be Kingdom-minded. May we open our minds to imagine the Kingdom, and may we open our hearts to embrace it. Once a little bit of Jesus is taken in, it will consume the whole of those He inhabits.Jesus said, “What is the Kingdom of God like?To what can I compare it?It is like a mustard seed that a man took and planted in the garden.When it was fully grown, it became a large bushand the birds of the sky dwelt in its branches.”Again he said, “To what shall I compare the Kingdom of God?It is like yeast that a woman tookand mixed in with three measures of wheat flouruntil the whole batch of dough was leavened.”
Tuesday 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!
