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A Message from Fr. Franco -
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Your Spiritual Home
My dear parishioners,
I came across this article written by Fr. Chisom. I am not sure who this priest is, but he writes something that we can all reflect on: He writes,
“One thing that quietly breaks my heart today is this:
Many Catholics no longer belong.
They only attend. Today they are here.
Tomorrow they are somewhere else.
Not because of Doctrine.
Not because of truth.
But because of “vibes.”
“I like their choir.”
“I prefer their Pastor’s style.”
“Their preaching is sweeter.”
“They pray louder.”
So we move from place to place. As if we are choosing Restaurants. Since when did GOD become entertainment? Since when did worship become performance? Since when did the Church become a place you rate like a movie? Let’s be honest. Some people no longer ask, “Where is the truth?” They ask, “Where do I feel good?” And those two questions are not the same. Feelings change. Truth doesn’t.
The Catholic Church was never built on excitement. It was built on Christ. He said: “You are Peter, and on this rock, I will build my Church.” (Matthew 16:18)
ONE CHURCH.
Not many options.
Not spiritual supermarkets.
ONE FAMILY.
You belong to it.
Even when the music is not perfect.
Even when the homily is long.
Because faith is not about entertainment.
It is about COVENANT.
Some Catholics run to anywhere that promises “fast miracles” but ignore the Eucharist, the greatest miracle happening every day on the Altar. Imagine leaving Jesus physically present in the Eucharist, to chase noise somewhere else. It’s like leaving Gold to chase Glitter. As a Priest, and I say this with love: Catholicism is deep. Ancient. Rooted. Sacramental. It is designed to save your soul. And salvation is deeper than vibes. Because the Church is not a place you visit. It is a home you belong to.
Thank you for making the Parish of St. John Bosco your spiritual home.
God bless you.
In Mary Help of Christians
Fr. Franco
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