Did Jesus really make it easier for us
when he summed up the Old Covenant, love your God and love your neighbor? When we consider the summation of the Ten
Commandments into this simple prescript it seems a simplification of the
covenant in a simple to understand formula.
The first three commandments deal with our love of God. The remaining seven with love of
neighbor. The requirements, the finer
details, if you will, we are still bound by them. This is the law of God.
How do we relate law and love? Love can be seen as dark chocolate and red
wine with your beloved in front of a warm fire on a snowy evening. The law as a stack of dusty books sitting
behind a judge robed in black flanked by two persons in uniform. This seems a strange comparison but without
love law is cold. Without law love can
be a mere emotion. God establishes law
to give a standard of love and with love law gives meaning to its
intention. The Seventh Commandment tells
us, “You shall not steal.” We should not
steal, especially from the poor but it is also a form of stealing to refuse to
help them with our excess goods. There
is much to consider in God’s commandments.
Jesus’ response to the scholar who tested him did not provide any
loopholes. We have to love with all our
heart, soul and mind, not a portion, but all.
We are bound by the totality of God’s law of love.
In
God’s time, Fr. Andrew
REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
We ask you to remember in your prayers
the soul of Mylita Nasvytis who was buried from our parish this week. May she
and all our faithful, departed rest for eternity in the peace of Christ.
MASS OF ANOINTING
The Mass of the
Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated at all Masses this weekend October 24/25. This sacrament is
intended to provide spiritual and physical healing through God’s grace. We encourage all to receive this important
Sacrament of Healing, especially our older members, and those with chronic
illnesses.
PRIESTHOOD SUNDAY
This weekend we celebrate Priesthood
Sunday, a day to reflect upon and affirm the role of priesthood in the life of
the church. Please join in prayer and
appreciation for the priests of the Diocese of Cleveland who minister to us and
for more vocations to the priesthood. Consider sharing a personal note or a
card of thanks with them.
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CEMETERY SUNDAY
Cemetery Sunday is a catholic observance day dedicated to those buried
in Catholic cemeteries. The Catholic Cemeteries Association celebrates Mass at
several cemeteries to honor and pray for our departed loved ones. This year Cemetery Sunday Masses will be held on
November 1, 2026 at 3 pm. For more
information, please email Suzi Richter at srichter@clecem.org or visit the
Events tabs on our website, www.clecem.org
40 DAYS FOR LIFE
From September 23 – November 1 you are invited to join with other
Christians for 40 Days for Life – 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to
abortion. Prayer cards are available at the entrances to the church. Go to www.40daysforlife.com/cleveland
for more information.
TAIZE PRAYER
Our Lady of the Lake Parish (19951 Lake Shore Boulevard) is having an Ecumenical Taize Prayer Service on
Wednesday November 4, 2026 at 7:00PM. Taize Prayer uses simple
melodies, candles, silence and readings to help us rest in the presence of
God. All are welcome.
A MILE FOR MARY
On Saturday October 31, Holy Redeemer Parish will host A Mile for
Mary. The day will start with Mass at
9am at Holy Redeemer, followed by a Eucharistic Procession to St Mary’s
Collinwood, where prayers and benediction will follow. The day will conclude
with a luncheon at St Mary’s. The event
is being sponsored by Our Lady’s Blue Army, the World Apostolate of
Fatima. All are welcome.
ALL SOULS DAY CANDLES
All Souls Day Candles, which will be inscribed with the name of the deceased you want
to remember, are now available. The candles will burn in the church for 5 days
beginning on November 2nd. Each candle is $6 and candle request envelopes can
be found at the entrances to the church. If ordering more than one candle,
please use one envelope and put names on a piece of paper and place in
envelope. Place payment in envelope and drop it in the collection basket during
Mass or stop by or mail to the Rectory.
Candle requests are due by Wednesday October 28th. All are invited to
participate in this commemoration.
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