Tag: Matthew 25

The scope of faith as we approach Lent

“Do you wish to honor the body of Christ? Do not ignore him when he is naked. Do not pay him homage in the temple clad in silk, only then to neglect him outside where he is cold and ill-clad. He who said: ‘This is my body’ is the same who said: ‘You saw me hungry and you gave me no food’, and ‘Whatever you did to the least of my brothers you did also to me’… What good is it if the Eucharistic table is overloaded with golden chalices when your brother is dying of hunger? Start by satisfying his hunger and then with what is left you may adorn the altar as well.”

Reflection on Matthew 25:31-46
St. John Chrysostom (349-407)

Sunday of the Last Judgement

The sign that Great Lent is fast approaching is the proclamation of the Gospel pericope of the Last Judgement found in Matthew 25. Today is known as the Sunday of the Last Judgement or Meat-fare Sunday. The latter name is taken from St Paul’s Letter to the Corinthians where we hear that the eating of meat ought not to be consumed when people of weak faith would be scandalized. St. Paul and the Christian community is adamant that the weak ought never be weakened further in faith by those who know better.

The content of today’s gospel reading is the only teaching of Jesus that is not given in a parable but in a direct teaching making it edgy and direct, cutting close to how we live as his followers. The criteria of salvation is given in the image provided in this post. You are very familiar with what Matthew 25 says. Do you live Matthew 25? If not, you ought to ask yourself why?

Need food or groceries?

For those parishioners in need of food or other groceries, Father Iura is offering to purchase. We are looking to respond to this need for our parish elderly and shut-ins need.

If you are need, or are able to assist Father, please call 203-865-0388.

“Whatever you did for one of these least ones of mine, you did for me.” (Jesus Christ)

Helping Kostyantyn and Iryna.

We have a mission given to us by Jesus: to heal and visit the sick (Matthew 25). The Myrrh-bearing women come to mind.

Here is some information on the help that many parishioners and friends of St Michael the Ukrainian Catholic Church (New Haven) is giving to Kostyantyn Shkapoed and his wife Iryna.

Kostyantyn, a wounded Ukrainian veteran, is receiving medical treatment in New Haven through the assistance of many parishioners and several others spearheading treatment from other places.

Will you be a Myrrh-bearer for Kostyantyn and Iryna?

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