JULY 14, 2019 St. Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Thomas Becket MASS TIMES Saturday: 4:30pm Sunday: 9:00am & 12:30pm 7:30am & 10:45am Polish Weekdays: 9:00am Mass: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday Friday 7:00pm Mass in Polish PARISH PHONE NUMBER (847) 827-9220 PARISH E-MAIL: stthomasbecket@stbmp.org PARISH STAFF Pastor: Rev. Chris Kulig ckulig@stbmp.org Pastor Emeritus: Rev. John Roller Deacon Couple: Tony and Doreen Jannotta: (847) 690-9970 jannotta@comcast.net Administrative Assistant: Krystyna Maciorowski kmaciorowski@stbmp.org Parish Secretary / Bulletin Editor: Liz Mika: emika@stbmp.org Business Director: Patrick Reynolds: preynolds@stbmp.org Religious Education & Formation: Renata Sosin: (847) 296-9051 rsosin@stbmp.org Music Director: Paula Kowalkowski pkowalkowski@stbmp.org (847) 298-5450 Maintenance: Mariusz Klimek 1321 Burning Bush Lane Mt. Prospect, IL 60056 www.stthomasbecketmp.org
CHURCH RENOVATION 2019 WEEK #9 Uczyć Kim Jest Chrystus Dziękujemy wszystkim, którzy dążą aby nasza kampania parafialna Uczyć Kim Jest Chrystus była sukcesem. Przypominamy, że nadszedł czas, aby wypełnić zobowiązania i przesłać je na poniższy adres. NASZ WYZNACZONY CEL KAMPANII WYNOSIŁ $615,000 DO 31 MAJA 2019 GOTÓWKA NA KONCIE $275,635 75% ZOBOWIĄZAŃ Pamiętajmy, iż nasze zobowiązania wyniosły $654,973 To Teach Who Christ Is We thank everyone who put an effort towards the success of our parish capital campaign. At the same me, we kindly remind everyone that the me has come to fulfill your obliga ons and send in your declared contribu ons to the address listed below. OUR CAMPAIGN GOAL WAS $615,000 TOTAL CASH ON HAND AS OF MAY 31, 2019 $275,635 75% OF PLEDGES Please remember that pledged amount is $654,973 ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO GIFT PROCESSING PO BOX 7256 KENSINGTON, CT 06039-9902 2 l Welcome to St. Thomas Becket Catholic Community
FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Today's readings and psalm focus on God's laws and commands. In the Old Testament reading, Moses tells us that "the command of the Lord is not remote; it is near to you. It is in your mouths and in your hearts." The command is there because God is thereinside our very beings. We were created by God and made in God's image. We have God's light, love and Spirit embedded in us. How does that make you feel? Do you know you are a beloved child of God? Do you know this God offers forgiveness and love uncondi onally? Do you know God con nually calls you to greater wholeness? Do you feel God's grace working in your life? Some mes when we think of the words law and command, we think of strict and judgmental things. The psalmist, however, says the law of the Lord is perfect, it refreshes the soul and gives rejoicing to the heart. It enlightens the eye and is precious and sweet. This law is joy-filled and calls us to fullness of life. Finally, Jesus tells the scholar what the two greatest laws are: love God and treat your neighbor as yourself. He says that we are being a neighbor when we treat one another with mercy - exactly how we are treated by our loving God. So, go into the world and do this and you will experience the joy and abundance our God promises. Paula Kowalkowski XIV NIEDZIELA ZWYKŁA Zarówno dzisiejsze czytania jak i psalm koncentrują się na Bożych prawach i nakazach. W pierwszym czytaniu ze Starego Testamentu Mojżesz mówi nam, że prawo Pana nie jest poza twoim zasięgiem, jest bardzo blisko ciebie: w twoich ustach i w twoim sercu. Prawo Pana jest w nas ponieważ Bóg jest w nas - obecny w głębi naszego jestestwa. Zostaliśmy stworzeni przez Boga i stworzeni na obraz Boży. Boży Duch, Jego światło i miłość jest zasadzone w głębi naszej istoty. Z jakim uczuciem podchodzisz do tej prawdy? Czy wiesz, że jesteś ukochanym dzieckiem Boga? Czy wiesz, że Bóg oferuje bezwarunkowe przebaczenie i miłość? Czy wiesz, że Bóg nieustannie wzywa cię do wzrastania w swym człowieczeństwie? Czy zwracasz uwagę na działającą w twoim życiu Bożą łaskę? Czasami, gdy rozmyślamy o terminach: prawo czy polecenie, to wyobrażamy sobie sprawy lub rzeczy surowe czy osądzające. Psalmista mówi jednak, że prawo Pana jest doskonałe, odświeża duszę i daje radość sercu. Oświeca oko, jest cenne i słodkie. Prawo Pana jest pełne radości i wzywa nas do pełni życia. Ostatecznie, gdy Jezus odpowiada na pytanie uczonego w prawie to objaśnia jakie są dwa największe prawa: kochaj Boga i traktuj bliźniego swego jak siebie samego. Jezus mówi, że wtedy jesteśmy bliźnim, gdy traktujemy się nawzajem z miłosierdziem - dokładnie tak, jak traktuje nas nasz kochajacy Bóg. Idźcie więc przez życie zachowując polecenia Pana, a doświadczycie radości i obfitości, które obiecuje nasz Bóg. July 14, 2019 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time l 3
Franciscan Mission Appeal This weekend as part of the 2019 Missionary Coopera on Plan, there will be a collec on at each Mass to support the missions of the Conventual Franciscan Friars. Fr. Michael Zielke, OFM Conv. and Br. Ayub Mwenda OFM Conv. will be speaking at that weekend s Masses about the work their Order is doing to spread the Gospel throughout the world. If you would like to support the missions of the Conventual Franciscans with a check, please make it out to St. Thomas Becket Parish. The proceeds of the collec on will support the educa on of young friars throughout Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe and La n America as well as the friars work among the poor in these regions. We ask that you generously share the gi s that God has given you - God Bless. Apel Misji Franciszkanów W weekend 13-14 lipca w ramach Planu Współpracy Misyjnej na 2019 r. podczas każdej Mszy św. odbędzie się druga kolekta na wsparcie misji Braci Franciszkanów Konwentualnych. Ks. Michael Zielke, OFM Conv. i brat Ayub Mwenda OFM Conv. będą przemawiać na temat pracy, jaką wykonuje ich zakon, aby szerzyć Ewangelię na całym świecie. Prosimy aby ofiary złożone czekami były wypisane na St. Thomas Becket. Dochód z kolekty będzie wspierał edukację młodych braci w całej Afryce, Azji, Europie Wschodniej i Ameryce Łacińskiej, a także pracę braci wśród ubogich w tych regionach. Serdeczne Bóg Zapłać! 4 l Welcome to St. Thomas Becket Catholic Parish Community
BLESSING OF THE CARS in honor of St. Christopher the saint patron of all travelers will be on Sunday, July 29th at 2pm in the parking lot. All are welcome. Poświęcenie samochodów ku czci patrona wszystkich podróżujących, Św. Krzysztofa, odbędzie się w niedzielę, 29-go lipca o godz. 2pm na naszym parkingu. Serdecznie zapraszamy wszystkich. GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MARRIED IN 1969? Couples celebra ng their 50th wedding anniversary from across the Archdiocese of Chicago are invited to gather together for the Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass that will be celebrated by Cardinal Cupich on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at 2:45pm. The Mass will be held at St. John Brebeuf in Niles. To register, contact your parish office, or register online at: pvm.archchicago.org. Msza Św. z okazji Złotych Godów odbędzię się w niedzielę, 8-go września o ogdz. 2:45pm w parafii Św. Jana Brebeuf w Niles. Pary, które zawarły związek małżeński w 1969 roku proszone są o skontaktowanie się z biurem parafialnym w celu dokonania rejestracji: 847-827-9220 lub można tego dokanać online: pvm.archchicago.org. July 14, 2019 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time l 5
Church E que e Dressing Appropriately As business casual has become the dress code in some workplaces, it is becoming more difficult to know whether dressing up for Sunday Mass is necessary. Liturgy is the Lord s inclusive banquet, but it is neither a state dinner nor a beach picnic. So what is the dress code? The answer is not always clear since customs differ. What is appropriate at a parish by a beach resort may be much more informal than what is appropriate at a downtown cathedral. Thought, clarity and flexibility are required by all parishioners, lest looking at what people wear become the near occasion of the sin called judging. Choose clothing that will not be distrac ng to you or others. No ce regional and ethnic expecta ons regarding Sunday dress. Err on the side of dressing up, not down; presume that most people will wear their best, most appropriate clothing and do likewise. Arriving and Leaving At theater produc ons and concerts latecomers are asked to remain in the lobby, wai ng un l an intermission to be seated. Some parishes follow this method and do not open the doors to latecomers un l there is a break in the liturgical ac on of the Mass. Others ask latecomers to remain in the ves bule or in the back of the church if they arrive during the readings, psalms, or homily. What is the point? To help those who are assembled to pray together without interrup on or distrac on. Every parish, of course, wants all who gather to par cipate from the moment they arrive to the closing sound of our common prayer and song. Good planning helps us be on me most of the me. Here are some habits to develop for arriving and leaving: Deposit gum, water bo les, and coffee cups in trash receptacles at the door. Silence all mobile devices. Pick up any worship aids you will need to par cipate fully. Make space for others to sit in the empty pews near you. If Mass has already begun Search fort seats before walking down the aisle or ask an usher for assistance in finding seats. Choose an appropriate me to join the assembly, such as when all are standing, but not during readings or prayers. Know that it is be er to be present even if late than it is to be absent altogether. If you need to leave early Please do so discreetly. Perhaps consider a Mass that is scheduled at a be er me so that you will not have to leave before the Mass is over. The me a er communion and the concluding rites are both important to the communal aspect of the liturgy as a whole. An old saying suggests that the priest should be the last one to enter the church and the first one to leave. Clean up your personal belonging before you leave and leave the church dy for the next congrega on, such as unused Sunday bulle ns or worship aids. Children at Mass Children are more than welcome at Mass! Most children are likely to be bap zed members of the Catholic Church. We are commi ed to their ongoing faith development. Children need to be a part of worship to learn how to worship. And we adults need them among us to help us remember that we are all children of God. It is only normal to expect young children to be distrac ng to parents and to others in the assembly some mes. E que e concerns how to keep distrac ons to a minimum and what to do when they do occur. If you find yourself especially sensi ve to noise or distrac ons, consider a ending the Mass with the fewest amount of children, usually an early morning Mass. But do not deprive yourself too o en. Children are a special gi to every worshipping community. Infants and very young children: Talk about prayer, the parts of the Mass, and what children will see and hear when they a end the liturgy before you leave home. Explain that church is a place where people speak quietly when not par cipa ng in the Mass and move more slowly and calmly. Communicate clearly to your children your hopes and expecta ons of their behavior. Remind young children of what is acceptable and proper behavior just before entering church. A end special liturgies for children and families, when offered. 6 l Welcome to St. Thomas Becket Catholic Community
Select a place in the assembly that will best facilitate everyone s par cipa on. This may be at the front where children's interest can be s mulated. There, they can see the priest, the servers, the reader, the ac on. Si ng up front and to the side is o en a good solu on for families with small children. Your child and the layout of the church may help you decide which is the best place. Set a good example by remaining as calm and prayerful as possible. Encourage your child to learn and par cipate in the ac ons of the Mass such as making the sign of the cross, si ng, standing, kneeling, listening, responding, and singing. Take your child out of the assembly if he/she becomes too loud or distrac ng to others. Compliment your child s behavior at the end of Mass. Help your child to get to know parish staff members, ministers, and other parishioners so that they themselves are known as par cipants in the prayer of the community. Leave food, electronic games and toys at home or in the car. Clean up a er your child and yourself at the end of Mass. Remember that children learn by observing you and others, whether you are intending to teach them or not. Preparing for Liturgy Preparing for liturgy mentally, spiritually, and physically speaks of its importance and value to us. When people come to worship completely unprepared and seemingly not at home, we welcome them in charity as newcomers or as seekers who have joined the assembly at the urging of the spirit. As a rule of thumb, good prepara on for worship makes every experience richer and more rewarding. Schedule liturgy into the family or household weekend ac vi es. Plan ahead as you would for any important occasion. Prepare for Mass in your household as part of your observance of the Lord s Day. Allow enough me to account for any transporta on problems such as traffic. Arrive early enough to read through the readings in the hymnal before Mass begins in order to be able to give your full a en on to the Reader during the Liturgy of the Word. Final Remarks Always dress modestly and appropriately. Arrive early to allow for personal prayer and/or read the readings of the day. Turn off or silence all mobile devices while s ll in the ves bule. This is your me with God. Use the restroom before/a er Mass. Men remove hats or caps before entering the Mass. Deposit gum, water bo les, and coffee cups in trash receptacles at the door. Make the sign of the cross with Holy water upon entering the main body of the church. Genuflect with great reverence towards the Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle upon entering your pew. If unable to genuflect a profound bow is respec ul. Refrain from chit-chat which distracts others who are connec ng with God by praying both before and during Mass. Join the singing and know that singing is praying twice and that singing with others gives great praise to God, which is really why we are gathered here. Listen a en vely to the readings where God speaks directly to you. Commit to taking your child out of the congrega on from the first moment of disturbance. It reduces your stress as well as the stress of those around you. Receive communion with laser-like a en on. We receive Communion, we do not take. If choosing to receive the Body of Christ in hand, place the hand you write with under the hand you will receive, in a way, crea ng a throne for the Lord. A simple bow of the head to the Eucharist elements in the minister s hand as a sign of reverence to Christ before receiving is appropriate. Remember that the point of being at Mass is not to see what we can get out of it, but what you do to praise and worship the Almighty God. And finally, wait to leave only a er Father has le the building. July 14, 2019 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time l 7
COMING UP THIS WEEK Sunday, July 14, 2019 2pm Baptism (P) MANNA-pick up your orders Monday, July 15, 2019 Tuesday, July 16, 2019 Wednesday, July 17, 2019 Thursday, July 18, 2019 Friday, July 19, 2019 7pm Mass (P) Saturday, July 20, 2019 Food Drive Sunday, July 21, 2019 Food Drive Please take a moment to recognize some important partners of St. Thomas Becket Parish. Some mes we take our Sunday bulle n for granted, but towards the back of the bulle n are ads from companies that support us year-round. Please take some me today to look over our bulle n ads and when you patronize those businesses or services, say please thank you from St. Thomas Becket parish. No one ever res of hearing thank you. Our bulle n adver sers will appreciate it. They are part of our success at St. Thomas Becket. MASS TIME 4:30pm 7:30am 9:00am MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR JULY 20/21 PRESIDER Rev. Robert Pajor Rev. Chris Kulig Rev. John Roller 10:45am Rev. Chris Kulig 12:30pm Rev. Chris Kulig MUSIC/ CANTOR Sandy Marie LECTOR EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Mira L. Allan K. Lee M. Penni P. Maggie B. Mira L. Adam W Dariusz B. Halina S. Barbara S. Artur D. Anna C. Paula Linda Adam W Paula Beverly S O / K Brian W. Pat R. John K. Christine K. Krystyna M. Marie V. Antonina S. Each Sunday Budget $ 7,800 June 30 $ 5,949 Budget Catch Up $ 4,631 June E-Give $ 6,904 July 7 $ 5,473 Building Fund $ 4,314 July E-Give $ 1,377 Jan K. Wojciech G. Antonina S. Beata K. Sarah W. Bogdan Z. Michelle W. John W. SACRISTAN Bob K. Dariusz B. JoRene A. Jan K. Linda W. Budget $425,800 Actual Collec on $399,180 SHORTAGE OF $26,620 ALTAR BREAD AND WINE & TABERNACLE CANDLE Deceased loved ones are remembered in a special way by dona ng in their name for the weekly Altar Bread and Wine or the Tabernacle Candle. Specific family occasions, such as wedding anniversaries, birthdays, bap sms can also be honored. Suggested dona on is $30 for each. Please contact the parish office to select a date or email Liz at: emika@stbmp.org Ofiara na Chleb i Wino używane podczas Mszy Św. oraz na wieczną lampkę przy tabernakulum może być złożona ku czci pamięci zmarłej bliskiej osoby. Donacje będzie można również składać na inne rodzinne okazje tak jak, rocznicę ślubu, urodziny, chrzest, itp... Sugerowana ofiara jest $30. Prosimy o kontakt z biurem parafialnym w celu wybrania daty: 847-827-9220 lub email do Elżbiety: emika@stbmp.org. 8 l Welcome to St. Thomas Becket Catholic Parish Community
MASS TIMES Saturday: 4:30pm Sunday: READINGS OF THE WEEK 9:00am & 12:30pm 7:30am & 10:45am Polish Weekdays: 9:00am Mass: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday Friday 7:00pm Mass in Polish Readings for the week of July 14 Sunday: Dt 30:10-14/Ps 69:14, 17, 30-31, 33-34, 36, 37 [cf. 33] or PS 19:8, 9, 10, 11 [9a]/Col 1:15-20/ Lk 10:25-37 Monday: Ex 1:8-14, 22/Ps 124:1b-3, 4-6, 7-8 [8a]/Mt 10:34--11:1 Tuesday: Ex 2:1-15a/Ps 69:3, 14, 30-31, 33-34 [cf. 33]/Mt 11:20-24 Wednesday: Ex 3:1-6, 9-12/Ps 103:1b-2, 3-4, 6-7 [8a]/Mt 11:25-27 Thursday: Ex 3:13-20/Ps 105:1 and 5, 8-9, 24-25, 26-27 [8a]/Mt 11:28-30 Friday: Ex 11:10--12:14/Ps 116:12-13, 15 and 16bc, 17-18 [13]/Mt 12:1-8 Saturday: Ex 12:37-42/Ps 136:1 and 23-24, 10-12, 13-15/Mt 12:14-21 Next Sunday: Gn 18:1-10a/Ps 15:2-3, 3-4, 5 [1a]/Col 1:24-28/Lk 10:38-42 Observances for the week of July 14 Sunday: 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Bonaventure, Bishop & Doctor of the Church Tuesday: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Thursday: St. Camillus de Lellis, Priest Saturday: St. Apollinaris, Bishop & Martyr Next Sunday: 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Give Central On line dona on system accessible through our website: www.s homasbecketmp.org Catholic Cemeteries: www:catholiccemeterieschicago.org 708-449-6100 Child and Youth Protec on website: h ps://heal.archchicago.org/ PARISH PHONE NUMBER (847) 827-9220 PARISH FAX NUMBER (847) 827-0370 PARISH E-MAIL: stthomasbecket@stbmp.org PARISH WEBSITE www.stthomasbecketmp.org PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/ Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm Thursday 8:00am - 2:00pm Saturday Closed Sunday Closed INFORMACJE PARAFIALNE Parafia Świętego Tomasza Becketa zaprasza całą wspólnotę polskojęzyczną do wspólnej modlitwy i nabożeństw. Msze Św. w jęz. polskim niedziela: 7:30am i 10:45am piątek: 7:00pm w jęz. angielskim sobota: 4:30pm niedziela: 9:00am i 12:30pm Parish Mission Statement We, the parish family of St. Thomas Becket, are a community of believers united in Christ, who dedicate ourselves to proclaim the Good News and foster a sense of belonging. As we gather together in prayer and worship, we draw our nourishment from His word and the Bread of His Table. With shared responsibility we go forth to serve and affirm our sisters and brothers. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we strive to build the Kingdom of God within and beyond our parish. My, Parafia Świętego Tomasza Becketa, jesteśmy wspólnotą wiernych zjednoczonych w Chrystusie, którzy troszczymy się o Boże dziedzictwo i z oddaniem głosimy Dobrą Nowinę. We wspólnym gromadzeniu się i modlitwie, karmimy się Jego Słowem i Chlebem z Jego Stołu. Z poczuciem wspólnego obowiązku podążamy w służbie naszym braciom i siostrom. Pod przewodnictwem Ducha Świętego dążymy do budowania Królestwa Bożego wewnątrz i poza naszą parafią. Sunday, July 14, 2019 7:30am Stanisława Zwijacz Stanisław Kuznowicz Antoni Lazarek Jadwiga Głuch SPECIAL: Irena Miron o zdrowie 9:00am Margaret Mary McCarthy Camille Chmela 10:45am Mirosław Szczerbowski Jadwiga Głuch Alina Kowal SPECIAL: Ania o szczęśliwe rozwiązanie i zdrowie dla rodziny 12:30pm Joseph Kaczmarczyk SPECIAL: Patrick for health Monday, July 15, 2019 9:00am Phyllis Noakes Tuesday, July 16, 2019 9:00am Kathy Keane Wednesday, July 17, 2019 9:00am Phyllis Noakes Thursday, July 18, 2019 NO MASS OR SERVICE Friday, July 19, 2019 9:00am Phyllis Noakes 7:00pm dusze w czyścu Saturday, July 20, 2019 4:30pm Robert Hassett Sunday, July 21, 2019 7:30am Irena i Franciszek Nowak Ludmiła i Michał Długi Stanisława Zwijacz 9:00am Margaret Mary McCarthy Camille Chmela 10:45am Wiesława, Andrzej i synowie 12:30pm Adam Kulig "The remedy for fear is trust in God." Caryll Houselander July 14, 2019 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time l 9
T R O P, B W Please call the rectory to make arrangements: 847-827-9220. S P Friday: 6:15pm-6:45pm, Saturday: 3:30-4:15pm. First Fridays of the month: 5:30pm-6:45pm and ADORATION: 5:30 6:45pm REJESTRACJA DO PARAFII, SAKRAMENT CHRZTU I MAŁŻEŃSTWA Prosimy o kontakt z biurem parafialnym w celu ustalenia daty: 847-827-9220. PreCana - przygotowanie do Sakramentu Małżeństwa - obowiązkowe. Kurs w języku polskim w naszej parafii odbędzie się w dniu: 28 marzec 2020. SAKRAMENT POKUTY Piątek: 6:15pm-6:45pm i Sobota: 3:30pm- 4:15pm. PIERWSZE PIĄTKI MIESIĄCA Spowiedź i Adoracja Najświętszego Sakramentu: 5:30pm-6:45pm, Msza Św. w jęz. polskim: 7pm SHINE THE LIGHT prayer for those affected by family violence: Loving God, Shine your light of hope, healing and love on these individuals that have been affected by violence in their families. As we stand in solidarity with them we li our prayers to you. We ask that your love will heal and transform their pain in body, mind, and spirit. Heavenly Father, give them strength and courage to move toward healthy rela onships. We pray for your peace and for the end of all forms of violence. This we ask and this we pray as we are Silent No More. It is the mission of the Domes c Violence Ministry of St. Thomas Becket to promote awareness, educa on and community outreach to those affected by domes c violence. Remember, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. If you are a vic m of domes c violence or know someone who is and needs help, please contact: *WINGS 24 hr. Hotline and Counseling Services and Emergency Shelter at (847) 221-5680 *Na onal Domes c Violence Hotline 24 hr. (800) 799-7233 *Na onal Da ng Abuse Helpline (866) 331-9474 * In an Emergency dial 911 To make our Mass me more prayerful and sacred for all, please try to observe these simple rules. Abyśmy wszyscy mogli pobożnie i z należytym szacunkiem uczestniczyć we Mszy Św., przypominamy i prosimy serdecznie o przestrzeganie poniżej wkazanych reguł. WHY DO WE DO THAT? CATHOLIC TRADITIONS EXPLAINED Ques on: I've heard that faith is a theological virtue. What does that mean? Answer: To say a virtue is theological means that it comes as a gi from God. St. Thomas Aquinas, a Dominican monk who cra ed the famous arguments for the existence of God, wrote: "This alone is the true knowledge of God: to know that God is beyond knowing." God is transcendent. This word comes from the La n "transcendere," meaning "to climb beyond." When something is transcendent, it exists beyond our normal range of experience. Philosopher Peter Kree put it simply: "God is always more." While God created us in His image and likeness, too o en we re-create Him in ours. We project our deepest hopes, our subliminal fears, and our hidden dreams, and conjure up our own image of what God could be. Yet God can never be limited to our own percep on of Him. That's where faith comes in. We read in the Catechism that "faith is the theological virtue by which we believe in God and believe all that He has said and revealed to us and all that the Holy Church proposes for our belief" (CCC 1814). We can know God through reason, to a point. As human beings, we want to know and understand the world around us, but God isn't in the world around us. He's beyond it. The best way to come to know God is not through our own clever mental maneuvering, but through trus ng in God's revela on of Himself. We might think we know who God is, but the only way we can have any idea is if we trust, through the virtue of faith, who He has revealed Himself to be. 10 l Welcome to St. Thomas Becket Catholic Parish Community
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