Embrace the Grace - Weekly Reflection
 One of the most treasured teachings of Mother Church is the inherent dignity of the human person. Every single human person. No exception. Human life is sacred, and we have always upheld this through two millennia.
This means you are sacred. We are made in the image and likeness of God. We refer to this as the Imago Dei. We, as human beings, are capable of knowing and loving. This is what makes us different than a dog, a rabbit, or a squirrel.
One of the dangers we face in our culture today is dehumanization. Others may seek to take away the sacred within us, or we might, through our own choices, contribute to our own dehumanization. Authentic love lifts us up toward the divine, and we become more fully human along the way.
Jesus communicates His love in and through His Church, especially through prayer and the sacraments, which are his avenues of grace.
Look at your own life. What enlarges and warms your heart? In contrast, what shrinks your heart and turns it cold? Embrace the former. Eliminate the latter. Allow the Holy Spirit you received in Baptism and Confirmation to enflame the fire of love in your heart and allow the Spirit to guide all your choices.
Transformed hearts will transform the world.
Fr. Bob
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Part 2: Living the Faith
Beginning on Monday, September 12
Two Holy Martyrs Parish will resume presenting the Symbolon series this fall, beginning on Monday, September 12, at 6:00 PM. Part 1: Knowing the Faith, which we offered in spring, was an introduction to Catholicism. Part 2: Living the Faith will focus on the worship of God, the sacraments, and the moral life. We will meet in the small chapel in St. Rene Church.
The Symbolon series will be presented free of charge, and companion materials will be provided at each session. You are welcome to attend any of the sessions in this series. If any family members, friends, or acquaintances have expressed questions about Catholicism, please invite them to join you or to attend on their own. Attendance at Part 1 or prior knowledge of the faith is not necessary to participate in this series. If you have questions, please contact me at (773) 767-1523, ext. 229, or matthew.compton1@icloud.com.
Session 1, Monday, September 12, 6:00 PM
Session 2, Monday, September 19, 6:00 PM
Session 3, Monday, September 26, 6:00 PM
Session 4, Monday, October 3, 6:00 PM
Session 5, Monday, October 10, 6:00 PM
Session 6, Monday, October 17, 6:00 PM
Session 7, Monday, October 24, 6:00 PM
Session 8, Monday, October 31, 6:00 PM
Session 9, Monday, November 7, 6:00 PM
Session 10 (final session), Monday, November 14, 6:00 PM
Additional information about this series may be found on the following website.
Take care, and God bless.
In Christ,
Fr. Matt
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Youth Ministry is more than just a social club for teens. YM is about building relationships centered around Christ all while learning, praying, and laughing in a safe and nurturing environment.
I f you’re in 6th thru 12th Grade and want to see what the new Two Holy Martyrs Parish Youth Ministry offers, then you’re invited to an evening of Bingo with Fr. Bob.
Join us Thursday, August 18th at 6 PM in the I-Building of the St. Symphorosa Campus and play to win prizes, have a free hot dog and a bag of chips, and laugh with Fr. Bob.
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For if we live, we live for the Lord, and if we die, we die for the Lord; so then, whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s.
Romans 14:8
Jeannette Anderson
Theresa Radwan
Benjamin Weyforth III
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