CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH

Message from Fr. Joe

Brothers  and Sisters in Christ,

The first reading from the Acts of the Apostles points out that as the early Church expanded, different functions and responsibilities had to be shared. Presbyters and deacons were selected and appointed to take care of pastoral care while the apostles dedicated themselves to prayer and to the service of the Word. We can see how the early Church accepted the challenge of keeping Jesus’ memory alive by remaining a dynamic Christian community with Jesus as the Living Cornerstone.

One important point: in a Christian community, the speed of the development often clashes with the need to maintain the identity and vision of that community. To balance the needs of a growing community requires vision, understanding and flexibility. St. Peter, in the second reading insists that it is important to set ourselves close to Jesus: “Set yourselves close to him so that you too may be living stones making a spiritual house” (1 Pet 2:5). Even though the needs of our communities differ from the world, we are still required to be open to the Holy Spirit. If we set ourselves close to Jesus, we shall be able to maintain an active and holy community of Christ.

May God bless us all!

 Fr. Joe