Jesus teaches what we will face when we try to reach eternal salvation. I takes a great effort to make choices that lead to the Kingdom.

Recording is of the 4:30 pm Mass at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY on August 20, 2016.

*** 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.

The raising of the young man announces to the village of Nain and to all who hear of his miracle that a new day has dawned.

Recording is of the 4:30 pm Mass at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY on June 04, 2016.

Jesus' self-confidence and the assurance that he offers his dsiciples remain efficacious for each of us today who hears these words.

Recording is of the 4:30 pm Mass at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY on May 21, 2016.

This passage is linked to the reference of Jesus as living water.

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

Oneness is the theme of Jesus' prayer.  The oneness he shares with the Father he wishes for his disciples and for all who embrace the faith because of them.

Recording is of the 4:30 pm Mass at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY on May 7, 2016.