Homily Rewind from St. Margaret Mary Church

We respond, “Thanks be to God” after the reading of a scripture. Fr. Walsh asks the question today, “Do we truly believe the Word of God in our hearts?” He also challenges us to be aware of what the Lord is asking of us personally in these challenging times.

Deacon Adam talks about 2 virtues, humility and poverty. Both of these virtues help us recognize that we need help from someone else. He tells us when we are in this time of need, when we are vulnerable, we can truly receive the love of God.

Deacon Nemsy tells us today we are loved by God not to the benefit of ourselves but for the benefit of others. He says we will not be truly happy until we try and brighten the lives others. He challenges us to do something beautiful for others today.

We are all called to be ambassadors of Christ! Fr. Shenoy challenges us to share the light of Christ to all those we meet today, tomorrow, and everyday.

It is all about love. Deacon Tommy tells us that God is love, and every time we show love to others we enter in to the presence of God.

Sharing the message of Christ is not always easy. Deacon Bill shares with us today some practical ways to be Christ to others and in doing so, sharing the Gospel.

Let us proclaim the mystery of faith. Fr. Walsh tells us today, that there are many mysteries of our faith. One of these mysteries is the fact that Jesus transforms himself into the Eucharist. We are reminded we need to prepare ourselves in order to receive Christ. In order to receive the benefit from receiving the Eucharist, we need to truly believe Jesus is present in this Body and Blood.

What is the Trinity? Fr. Walsh tells us today that the Trinity is the central mystery of our faith. Even though we cannot fully understand the Trinity, we can pray to each one, God the Father as Creator, Jesus the Son as Savior, and the Holy Spirit as one who inspires.

The Trinity is indeed a mystery, a mystery of love. Deacon Adam tells us today we are called to this love in order to combat the hatred in today's world. When we love like we are called to do, love prevails!

Today, on Pentecost, Fr. James gives his final Homily. He is leaving for another parish this week. He genuinely thanks everyone for their support during his time spent at St. Margaret Mary. He also tells the story of how the Holy Spirit spoke to him personally. He encourages all of us to listen to that voice in our heart and submit our will to that voice; when we do this we will truly see miracles in our lives.