Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk

If Mary hadn’t been willing to play her part in the story of salvation things would have been very different. Thanks be to God for her.

There are times when compassion takes precedence over legal niceties. Jesus comes down on the side of compassion.

The Pharisees protest when Jesus’ disciples seem to be disregarding the requirements of Sabbath observance. But as Lord of the Sabbath Jesus approves their actions.

Observant Jews fasted as expiation for sins, to express their wretchedness before God. Jesus expects his followers to be happy, to be grateful in his company.

Jesus is still generous today. He provides the sacraments, Scriptures, the Church’s teaching, and the companionship of the faithful.

Everything in Jesus’ ministry was intended to proclaim that God’s love was taking over the world–that through Jesus all creation would be brought to fulfillment.