Today we celebrate the 22nd Sunday in OT. Clearly our focus today is on humility. Humility has probably never been popular for anyone, even for the best of saints. On the other hand, lots of saints have practiced humility simply by always putting the well-being of others ahead of their own well-being.
Humility does not mean acting humble but actually being humble and drawing no attention to ourselves. This is why generally truly humble people are loved so much. They make life easier for all of us, they take up the burdens and responsibilities of community without drawing attention to themselves and they serve others with joy.
The Eucharist which we now celebrate is the divine banquet for all of us. Here and now we meet Jesus who is our Savior and Lord. Holy Mass is the key to the narrow gate of heaven. Are we now willing to accept humiliations for the sake of loving God and others?
„Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled.”
Holy Masses
Aug 31, 2025 – 22nd Ordinary Sunday
HC 10:00 AM for +Edward Figiel (Aug 30) from John Figiel
Sep. 7, 2025 – 23rd Ordinary Sunday
HC 10:00 AM for our Holy Cross Church – all Parishioners living or dead
Announcements
- As the members of our Church we are responsible for our future and we will pray and `look for new active members of our Community of Holy Cross in Baltimore, MD.
- Please check the Blog of our web site: www.holycrosspncc.org
- Do you have anyone of any reason (for example: someone in Hospital) or life event you would like to pray for – Please ask and see Fr. Andrew.
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- MY MISSION: When I am the disciple of Christ and the active member of his Church I realize this and participate in all matters which concern Him. The Ordinary Time Liturgy of the Holy Mass is not my challenge it is my privilege and way to salvation also the proof of my real membership.
- It is prayer which will help the person who is bad because everybody – it doesn’t matter who – has been created by the same loving hand. Christ’s love is always stronger than the evil in the world, so we need to love and to be loved: it’s as simple as that. This shouldn’t be such a struggle to achieve. (Mother Teresa – A Simple Path)
Welcome Our Visitors
We welcome all our visitors who are present with us for worship this Sunday! Please introduce yourself to the Pastor after Mass. Please write your names in the guest book located in the vestibule of the church. Please remember that you are always welcome to join us in worship at Holy Cross Church.
One Main Point
Humility is not a matter of putting ourselves down, but humility is recognizing that we are nourished, gifted by God and then reaching out to others in the same way.
Reflections
- In which way am I nourished and gifted by God?
- Out of this gratitude, how have I reached out to others to share what God gives them through me?