Fourteen Holy Helpers Catholic Church

Jesus' body and blood about to be sacrificed would spare the life of all who come to faith in Christ.

 

Recording is of the 4:30 pm Mass at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY on June 6, 2015.

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Even though Jesus commands his disciples to "make disciples" themselves, to baptize, and to teach, they have doubt.  Perhaps because Jesus understands their human weakness, he promises to be with them in this work.

 

Recording is of the 4:30 pm Mass at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY on May 30, 2015.

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Jesus understands the difficulty that men have in giving up their focus on material wealth. Instead he wants us to share that wealth with those in need demonstrating our love for one another.

 

Recording is of the 10:00 am Mass at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY on May 25, 2015.

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Jesus spoke of the Spirit itself as "living water" which believers receive. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, the disciples were to carry out their mission of evangelization to the world.

 

Recording is of the 4:30 pm Mass at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY on May 23, 2015.

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Sending the disciples "into the world", Jesus blesses them with the truth so that they can begin their mission of evangelization.

 

Recording is of the 4:30 pm Mass at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY on May 16, 2015.

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The avenue for remaining in the love of Christ is clearly defined: "Keep my commandments" and "Love one another as I love you".

 

Recording is of the 4:30 pm Mass at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY on May 9, 2015.

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Jesus as the "vine" and believers as the "branches" was an effective image for communicating the idea that believers must "remain" in Christ. The branch must "bear fruit" which means professing faith in Jesus as the Christ and the Son of God to other, as well as loving one another.

 

Recording is of the 4:30 pm Mass at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY on May 2, 2015.

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I referring to himself as the "good shepherd" Jesus defines his relationship with his "sheep" which is as intimate as his relationship with the Father.  His commitment is "I will lay down my life for the sheep".

 

Recording is of the 4:30 pm Mass at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY on April 25, 2015.

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