Pastor’s Column 2 nd  Sunday of Lent March 1, 2026 Beloved: Bear your share of hardships for the gospel with the strength that comes from God.   2 Timothy 1:8 As hard as we try, we simply cannot avoid suffering in our lives. For both religious and non-religious people, suffering is simply part of the human experience. Neither money, media, good health, alcohol nor drugs can fully insulate us from the cross. Many of us simply do not understand the value of suffering.

Pastor’s Column 1 st  Sunday of Lent Feb 22, 2026 The story of Adam and Eve is so familiar to us. Adam and Eve were given everything they could possibly imagine. Their food literally grew on trees; they lived in beautiful surroundings; most importantly, they were able to walk with the Lord and converse with him face to face. They knew God existed and lived in friendship with him . But there was a catch – they were also in the middle of a test – the test of obedience

Pastor’s Column 6 th  Sunday in Ordinary Time February 15, 2026 Therefore, whoever breaks  one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do so  will be considered least in the kingdom of heaven. But whoever obeys  and teaches these commandments will be called greatest in the kingdom of heaven. (from Matthew 5:17-37) This Sunday we hear part of the Sermon on the Mount, which forms the core of Jesus’ teaching. Here Jesus tells us what is pleasi

Pastor’s Column 5 th  Sunday in Ordinary Time February 8, 2026 “Just so, your light must shine before others, so that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.” Matthew 5:13-16 What is the purpose of my life ? Most of us ask this question at one time or another. Of course, if there is no God, as some in this world choose to believe, then anything goes and one might as well be selfish. But if God has a plan for us, if we are created in h