St. Pius X Parish Community | Milwaukee Catholic Archdiocese | Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
  • Home
  • News & Events
    • News
    • Coronavirus Updates >
      • Covid-19 Protocols
      • Mass & Prayer Resources
      • Fr. Paul's Homilies & Reflections
    • Bulletins & Inserts
    • The Parish Press
    • Fr. Paul's Weekly Letters
    • Email Sign-Up
    • Parish Activities
    • Skate Night
    • Parish Calendar
  • Faith Formation
    • Child & Youth Ministry
    • Adult Ministry
    • Resources >
      • FORMED
      • Catholic Resources
  • School
  • Get Involved
    • How Do You Want to be Involved?
    • Prayer & Worship
    • Music Ministry
    • Pastoral & Finance Councils
    • Christian Formation
    • Additional Volunteer Opportunities
  • About Us
    • I'm New
    • Our Staff
    • History
    • Liturgy >
      • Liturgy Schedule
      • What to Expect at our Weekend Liturgy
    • Sacraments
    • Mass Intention Requests
    • Parishioner Information Update
    • Our Sister Parish
    • Safe Environment
  • Giving
    • Donate Now
    • Stewardship
    • Buy Scrip
    • Living Waters Project

Fr. Paul's Weekly Letters

A Letter from Fr. Paul - Sunday, February 26th

2/23/2023

0 Comments

 
Our reading this weekend from Romans begins, through one man sin entered the world. Our first reading from Genesis gives us the story of Adam and Eve in the garden and the “most cunning” of all the animals tricking them into disobeying God’s command not to eat of the fruit of the tree of knowledge.

Before they disobeyed God, they were perfectly happy and at peace.  Afterwards, they began blaming others (Eve blamed the serpent, Adam blamed Eve); they experienced shame (they realized that they were naked); and they were alienated from God and each other.  We see further effects of their sin in Cain’s jealousy, which led him to murder his brother.  

These stories are good reflections for the beginning of Lent.  God wants us to be happy, God wants us to be at peace with all, God wants the best for us. But we ourselves mess it up by the way we act and treat others, bringing shame, blame, and alienation into our lives.

Lent is a time to reflect and change for the better.  God does not want us to be alienated from Him or others.  God does not want us to live in shame.  If we turn to Him, we will find his forgiveness is there waiting for us, wiping out our guilt and shame.  His grace is there to help us improve our lives and do better in the future.

I hope we will all take advantage of this special season the Church gives us, so that when we celebrate Easter we will be united with God and others, free of guilt and shame.  

There are several opportunities for spiritual growth being offered here at Pius (see bulletin or website for information about reflections, prayer workshops, and bible study). Our Lenten communal reconciliation service will be held on Tuesday evening, March 28th, at 7:00pm, an opportunity to allow God’s forgiveness to wash away shame and guilt.

I invite you to reflect on one thing that you would like to be different in your life on Holy Saturday evening, as we celebrate the Resurrection.  What can you do as we go through Lent to make sure it happens?  And let us support each other in prayer, as we struggle to grow.

Church sign of the week: When you are hanging on by a thread, make sure it is by the hem of His garment.
0 Comments



Leave a Reply.

    Archives

    March 2023
    February 2023
    January 2023
    December 2022
    November 2022
    October 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020

Picture
Picture

St. Pius X Parish Community
2506 Wauwatosa Avenue | Wauwatosa, Wi 53213
Mass TIMes:  Saturday - 5:00 pm  |  Sunday - 8:00 & 10:30 am  | Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 8:00 AM
Phone: 414-453-3875  |  Fax: 414-453-7570  |  CONTACT US

Proudly powered by Weebly
  • Home
  • News & Events
    • News
    • Coronavirus Updates >
      • Covid-19 Protocols
      • Mass & Prayer Resources
      • Fr. Paul's Homilies & Reflections
    • Bulletins & Inserts
    • The Parish Press
    • Fr. Paul's Weekly Letters
    • Email Sign-Up
    • Parish Activities
    • Skate Night
    • Parish Calendar
  • Faith Formation
    • Child & Youth Ministry
    • Adult Ministry
    • Resources >
      • FORMED
      • Catholic Resources
  • School
  • Get Involved
    • How Do You Want to be Involved?
    • Prayer & Worship
    • Music Ministry
    • Pastoral & Finance Councils
    • Christian Formation
    • Additional Volunteer Opportunities
  • About Us
    • I'm New
    • Our Staff
    • History
    • Liturgy >
      • Liturgy Schedule
      • What to Expect at our Weekend Liturgy
    • Sacraments
    • Mass Intention Requests
    • Parishioner Information Update
    • Our Sister Parish
    • Safe Environment
  • Giving
    • Donate Now
    • Stewardship
    • Buy Scrip
    • Living Waters Project