Our Lady of Guadalupe Church

Dear Parishioners and Friends of Our Lady of Guadalupe,

This Sunday’s second reading is taken from St. Paul’s letter to the Philippians. When I first read it I couldn’t help but think that St. Paul is writing to all of us today in the year 2020. He begins:“Brothers and Sisters: Have no anxiety at all”.

It seems very hard not to have anxiety with the pandemic, demonstrations, hurricanes and fires across the States. I guess most of us say---what next???

Well, St. Paul does try to guide us during these days. He tells us: “In everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God, then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus”.

So today, bring your fears and anxieties before the Lord. Tell Him what you are most afraid of and what causes you stress. Bring your needs before Him and rest in the Lord. He tells us: “Come to me all of you who labor and are burdened and I will give you rest and comfort”. Jesus means every word He speaks. Surrender your fears to Him and allow Him to give you the peace you need during these days.

Let us pray for each other and may the peace of Christ be with you.

Fr. Tony