Comments on: 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A, August 23, 2020-“Built on a Solid Rock”

By: Pk

Pk — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 03:02:05 +0000

Hmm, I am not sure I agree with the last anonymous. A personal encounter with my Lord is crucial.Are we damned to go to hell if we don’t have this? I think you need that encounter with Jesus. I really do.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 18:59:26 +0000

Thank you Fr. Lawrence for your reflection.
You write “It may not be out of place to say that the majority us Christians have not yet known Christ. Many are still Christians just by baptism and not by personal encounter with Christ”. And “It is not enough to attend masses and group prayers and follow ones regular methodology of prayer”.
If we have not reached this pinnacle in our life or not be able to maintain it, are we damned to go to hell?
From what I understand, you can never do enough for God. When you’ve done all you can for God, you say to him “Forgive me Lord, for I’m a worthless sinner.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 18:34:00 +0000

Some thoughts to share:

But who do you say that I am? Lord, You are my father when I need to run into your arms for comfort, you are my brother when I need a shoulder to lean on. You are my friend when I need someone to talk and laugh with. You are there waiting for me when I go into my shell and can’t face the world. You are my chief advisor when I need counselling, you are my bodyguard when I need protection. You are my God that gives me the confidence to take your outstretched hand and walk on water. You are my all-in-all. For in You, I Iive and move and have my being.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:34:56 +0000

Thank you Fr. Lawrence. It is enlightening how you tie in the readings with the Gospel and then give a life message. God bless you.

By: John

John — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 15:29:33 +0000

Thank you for your detailed explanation of the scripture. I look forward to each Sunday and your comments. You make me think and understand what it means to be a Catholic!

By: Brian

Brian — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 13:59:17 +0000

Thank you Father for this timely reflection. God bless all.

By: Barbara

Barbara — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 13:49:36 +0000

Thank you father for your teaching of scripture . So many times I do not understand Gods word to us . Thank God for your knowledge and understanding of Gods word . And sharing it with us . It fills me with a love and desire for the Lord and His truth . I look forward each week for your teaching. May God continue to bless and protect you

By: J

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 12:14:20 +0000

So interesting! Thank you Fr