‘We live in a common home’

January 16, 2020

232. Not everyone is called to engage directly in political life. Society is also enriched by a countless array of organizations which work to promote the common good and to defend the environment, whether natural or urban. Some, for example, show concern for a public place (a building, a fountain, an abandoned monument, a landscape, a square), and strive to protect, restore, improve or beautify it as something belonging to everyone.

Around these community actions, relationships develop or are recovered and a new social fabric emerges. Thus, a community can break out of the indifference induced by consumerism. These actions cultivate a shared identity, with a story which can be remembered and handed on. In this way, the world, and the quality of life of the poorest, are cared for, with a sense of solidarity which is at the same time aware that we live in a common home which God has entrusted to us. These community actions, when they express self-giving love, can also become intense spiritual experiences.

Source : Laudato Si'

Msgr. Pablo Navarro V.F.

St. John Neumann Church

Dear Friends,

We may not have a picture of mom’s oatmeal in our memory books, but it nourished us daily. We may not have a picture of the hug that quieted our tears, but it shaped our soul. Life is lived day-to-day. Ordinary time in the Church teaches us that most of life is not totally exhilarating. Most of life is ordinary... yet we are to live this ordinary life in an extraordinary way, following Jesus… day-to-day personal holiness; the faithfulness, kindness and honesty of everyday life. This is the call we have all received.

Take time to refresh the life of the Spirit that has been given you. Then witness your faith like disciples and believers throughout the ages. Be assured of my prayers for you and for your dear ones. May the good Lord bless you with wisdom and peace. Please pray for me.

In Christ,
Msgr. Pablo A. Navarro
Pastor