The Gospel ends with the encouragement from Jesus to be perfect as our Father in Heaven is perfect. Perfection in the spiritual life can seem like an intimidating prospect. However, perfection in the spiritual life is simple. We simply need to love as our Father in Heaven loves. It is a love that we participate in - not a love we accomplish on our own.
This weekend, we have our Annual Appeal where we pledge some of our wealth to help fund some of the crucial ministries in our Archdiocese. Giving, or the sacrificing of a portion of our wealth, not only benefits those to whom we give; it also benefits the giver.
Dearest St. Ed’s Congregation, My life has followed a rather circular path. As a youth, I sang in the choir at this loving church and found my voice, and confidence, as a cantor. I went off to college and I returned to St. Edward the Confessor as your Music Director. Much Love, Megan Weeks
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord or Candlemas. It is a time when we bless our candles because, at the Presentation of Jesus at the temple, Simeon foretold that Jesus would be a "light for revelation to the Gentiles."