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WORKING FOR GOD
“What must we do if we are to do the works that God wants?” Jesus gave them this answer, “This is working for God: you must believe in the one he has sent.” (John 6:24-35) Jesus himself is the one sent by the Father, aware of his mission and of his unique relationship to God as Son. No-one else can talk to us as he does. God has become flesh in him. So this is the first choice of a Christian: to follow Jesus proclaiming the justice and mercy of God. What makes God happy is to see us happy, now and forever. That is the Good News revealed to us in Jesus Christ: God gives himself to us just as he is, as Love. This is the kingdom of God that Jesus yearns for: the defeat of evil, the irruption of God’s mercy, the elimination of suffering, the acceptance of those previously excluded from community life, the establishment of a society liberated from all affliction. And there is more!
Despite knowing its limitations, we live with constant temptation to “work for food that cannot last”, not simply food but all aspects, good and bad, of our lives. Rightly, we cherish the lives and the bounty our Creator has given us. Those of us living in satisfaction and abundance may be able to nourish short-lived illusions here and there; but that’s not much if death is the end of everything. If all that abundance, the fine houses and cars, achievements and experiences and even relationships end with death. But what about food that endures to eternal life? Now we are talking! Jesus offers himself as “the bread of life,” food that lasts forever.
“In following Jesus. We dare to look for clear hope from God just where Jesus found it: on the other side of death.” [material from: Pagola, J. Jesus: An Historical Approximation p247, 451, elsewhere ]
Deacon Mark Kelly
IMPORTANT UPDATE-SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION 2021 :
A reminder to our Confirmation families the information Zoom meeting will be held tomorrow night, Thursday, 29th July at 7.00pm. The invitation link will be sent at 6:50pm on the night so we can have everyone online for a 7pm start.
We are asking Confirmation families to please send their preferred email address and candidates name to Thérèse.
If you have not already sent your details could you please send them ASAP to Thérèse at the following email address Warragul.sacraments@cdsale.org.au to ensure you receive the link.
We will not be able to send a separate link for those that leave it until Thursday night, as this causes unnecessary delays on the night making it very difficult to start on time. Thank you so much to all those that have already sent their information, very much appreciated.
Please note we will be sending your family’s information pack home via your child before Thursday night.
Thank you for your patience, we look forward to seeing you all via Zoom.
If you have any questions please contact Thérèse on 0499 116 428
RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
An Information evening will be held on Wednesday 28th July 7.30pm Marian Room (attached to St. Joseph’s Church Warragul; enter car park from Bowen Street) for those:
- Who want to find out more about the Catholic faith!
- What Catholics believe and why?
- Considering possibly becoming a Catholic!
- An Adult Catholic who has not received First Communion or Confirmation.
If you know of someone that may be interested please bring them along to this session.
For more information you can contact:
Fr. Peter Slater: 56231642
Joan Robertson at St. Joseph’s Parish Office, Warragul: 56231642
Deacon Mark Kelly at Marist Sion College: 56235944 or 0427748646.
