Dear Friend,

In Proverbs 9:10, we read, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” As Christians we know the “fear” of the Lord is to stand in awe and wonderment of His majesty. This awe and wonderment leads right to Philippians 2:1-2 where we read, “Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose.” So, what is this one purpose, to know Him, to love Him and to be with Him now and forever more.

Today I pray with you, just as you are praying for yourself, your families, your dear friends and all the care givers who help you in so many ways. Today, I want you to know for sure and for certain that all the congregation at St. Jude Catholic Church is praying with you and for you, every day you are in our prayers. So, follow the teachings of our Savior, Lord Christ Jesus. Unite in spirit with all who are praying for an end to this horrible pandemic. Be of one mind, in fellowship, in love, and in compassion for all who are suffering. Draw strength from your prayers, draw strength from knowing you are not alone, never alone. Pray to the Lord, your prayers will bring Him closer to you as you approach Him with your love and thanksgiving for all the blessings He has given. Isaiah knew the Lord and called on Him constantly in all ways, in great joy in good times and in sad times of uncertainty. Isaiah knew that the Lord would be close to us and hear us in our prayers, so He wrote in, Isaiah 55:6, “Seek the Lord while He may be found; Call upon Him while He is near.” Amen.

May the Lord shine His light and love on us all today, blessings for all of us.