Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jesus' disciples must aim to lose their life in his risen life, so that he can continue him mission on earth through them. Disciples "give" their bodies over to all that is "ruining" it so that the risen Lord can work through them.

Recording is of a Mass offered at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY at 9:00 am on September 12, 2021.

Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jesus orders those that witness the event to not tell anyone.  . Some scholars suggest that Jesus' command to silence shows that he is not one among other healers in the biblical world. The secret is that there is more to him than people see, more that can only be understood after he is raised from the dead.

Recording is of a Mass offered at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY at 10:30 am on September 5, 2021.

Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jesus tells the crowds that nothing from the world around them can make them unworthy of God's service. Only what comes from within them can do this.

Recording is of a Mass offered at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY at 12:00 pm on August 29, 2021.

Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

Comprehension of Jesus' real presence in daily life begins with a decision to believe in him.  Like Peter, they "come to" believe and be convinced that Jesus is the Holy One of God.

Recording is of a Mass offered at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY at 12:00 pm on August 22, 2021.