Catholic Commission for Social Justice
Jesus is the corner stone of the Church and he has assured us that the Church is built on a solid foundation. In today’s society there are many issues that are testing the foundation of the Church and its believers. Many structures are collapsing. Globally we are seeing attacks on family life, on community structures and on our political systems. The Church has had to battle these challenges over time.
Gospel: John 14, 1 – 12
Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If there were not, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back again and take you to myself, so that where I am you also may be. Where I am going you know the way.” Thomas said to him, “Master, we do not know where you are going; how can we know the way?”
The Archdiocese of Port of Spain will be represented at a May 16-18 international meeting in Rome to mark the anniversary of a papal encyclical.
Gospel: John 10, 1 – 10
Jesus said: “Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever does not enter a sheepfold through the gate
but climbs over elsewhere is a thief and a robber. But whoever enters through the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The gatekeeper opens it for him, and the sheep hear his voice, as the shepherd calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.
There are times in life that we feel hurt, broken… but God promises to restore our soul, and God does this through Jesus Christ. Psalm 23 reminds us of the advantages to be gained if we entrust our lives to Jesus Christ: we enter the kingdom of God where we will not want for nourishment for our souls. He will grant us peace from anxiety and stress, as he leads us beside quiet waters.