We might call this Sunday “Power Sunday” because the main theme of all three readings is that God is the Source of all authority. God shares His authority with civil rulers elected to serve the people and with the Pope and the other Church leaders for the material and spiritual welfare of His children. Today’s Gospel challenges us to accept the authority of Jesus as our Lord and Savior as St. Peter did at Caesarea Philippi. Peter and his successors will be given the Keys of the Kingdom and the power to bind and to loose (make laws; exercise authority) on earth, decisions which Heaven will ratify. Thus, Jesus commissions Peter, giving him authority and leadership in the Church. Our current Vicar of Christ is pope Leo XIV.
REMINDER OF COMING WEEK
- First Day of Faith Formation will begin on September 13th for all levels: Elementary, Junior High, High School, Parents, and Supplemental Catechesis.
- Fall Festival is scheduled on Saturday September 26th on our parish church ground. We need donations and volunteers.
- The Weekend of September 12th & 13th will have priest from “Diocese of Gaborone” representing the Missionary Cooperation Plan (MC) coming to our parish for Mission Preaching.
- The new Matrimony Ministry “Vivir en Cristo” is accepting sign-up after masses. This is to enrich the marital couple and their families.