"Lord, let those who understand, praise You. And let those who understand You not, praise You too." St. Augustine
Our gospel readings for this liturgical year are mostly from Luke whose gospel contains the most parables of Jesus, a common teaching tool used by Jewish rabbis.  The parables in this week’s readings continue the theme from previous weeks which is to emphasize the cost of discipleship. Like a king leading his army into battle or a builder planning to construct a tower, anyone who wishes to follow Jesus must count the cost to do so. Anything, even relationships with loved ones, which is an obstacle to giving ourselves to Him completely must be renounced. He knows the hard road His disciples must follow and does not sugar-coat the extreme cost of that discipleship in a world that values earthly things. As you prepare for Mass this weekend, spend some time in prayer asking Jesus for the grace to overcome the obstacles in your own life that keep you from following Him more closely.
Adult Faith Programs beginning...

“The Blessed Nest” begins September 11th - for moms whose family dynamic is shifting as children leave the "nest" - prayer, faith, fellowship, guided discussion. Meets monthly Sept - May. FMI, email Monica Gallagher  or  Kerry Larney .


The ultimate Bible study - join us as we dive deep into Scripture from Genesis to Revelation to illuminate the many names of Jesus in Scripture and explain how each one reveals something new about Our Lord. This 18-week program is ideal for ALL levels - first time Scripture study to seasoned participants. Each of the 18 weekly sessions includes prayer, scripture, engaging video, and lively discussion. Tuesdays from 1-2:30 PM beginning September 24th. FMI and to register online...
This was shown at the 4 PM Mass on Saturday, August 24th, on the occasion of
St. Augustine's Feast Day and our parish festival.
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