*** The music at this Mass is of a Polish Polka format ***

Even those given less in this life are not entirely exempt from responsibility.  While more is demanded of the privileged, readiness is expected of all.

Recording is of the 12 noon Mass at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY on August 7, 2016.

While this line may seem most appropriate for those who seldom darken the church doors, even those in church can lapse into righteous conviction that their attendance and their "envelope" ensure God's rewards.

Recording is of the 4:30 pm Mass at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY on July 30, 2016.

Jesus encourages the believer to pray and to pray insistently.

Recording is of the 10:30 am Mass at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY on July 24, 2016.

Mary has assumed the posture of a disciple while Martha continues with the chores of the house. Ecclesiastes says there is time for everything ... to prepare a meal and, when Jesus speaks, a time to listen.

Recording is of the 10:30 am Mass at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY on July 17, 2016.

Jesus asks for the crowd's opinion, or more likely he wants the opinion of his disciples, as to who he is. With their response he can tell the disciples about the trials to come with confidence that their knowledge won't compromise their understanding of who he is.

Recording is of the 4:30 pm Mass at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY on June 18, 2016.