| “Lord, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God
of Jacob; He is not God of the dead, but of the living, for to Him all
are alive.” -Luke 20:38 |
November 10, 2013
32nd Sunday of the YearDear Friends,
Veterans
Day is the day we thank and honor all those who served honorably in the
military – in war or in peacetime. We distinguish it from Memorial Day
by remembering those who died in the service of their country. Both
Veterans Day and Memorial Day remind us that the history of humankind
has been dotted and marked by the history of wars and violence. They
should also remind us that throughout history, men and women have
heroically and generously served their country, and have sacrificed
their lives for the cause of peace and justice.
Yet even deeper than the reality of war and violence is our faith that God is the God of the living, and that our hope is
for peace and justice. This should impel us to lead a life of service
and love so that we will be worthy of God’s promise of eternal life and
peace in His Kingdom. |
Lord God, why do You allow wars and massacres on
earth? By what mysterious judgment do You allow innocent people to be
cruelly killed? I can only find assurance in the promise that Your
people will find peace in heaven, where no one makes war. As gold is
purified by fire, so You purify souls by these tribulations, making them
ready to be received above the stars in Your heavenly home. -Alcuin of
York (c.735-804)
Rev. Peter Schineller, S.J., CMMB Board of Directors |
PS- Please join us in praying for our
brothers and sisters in the Philippines who were left devestated by
Super Typhoon Haiyan. CMMB is acting quickly to mobilize medicine and
medical supplies for victims. Please make a generous gift in support of our efforts!
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