November 17th, 2024 - 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

The roof on the church has been a major concern of mine. I ask God all the time: When will it get fixed?” There are so many parts to that answer. First three contractor’s bids need to be received in writing. Next, we need to decide which contractor is the best suited to understand and solve our roofing problems. Then, a “proxy” proposal needs to be submitted to the Archdiocese for approval to spend the large amount of money (when a projects cost might exceed a set percentage limit of our annual revenue). Then, the contractor gets a signed bid proposal and schedules the work to be done by his work crews.

All that takes time and winter is coming! Lord, when will the end come?

That is my prayer. It could be the prayer in your household for many reasons too! A new baby, a growing adolescent, a change of jobs, an ailing relative’s final days or a house project.

The exact time can not be planned to our satisfaction. Well, the end of time effects everyone and you can imagine that a loving God would have a hard time deciding the right time to bring us all home for all eternity – Right?

Some things can’t be planned but happen because they are inevitable! The problem we have with that is – TRUST! OH, there is that word again! A person can trust someone they know is a loving friend. That takes a relationship. Such a close relationship is what God wants with us. Perhaps, God gives us these many worries to prod us into a closer and closer relationship with him. For the more we know and acknowledge Him, the more we can trust and wait with him.

All these things eventually happen and the worry we invest in them could be forsaken for a greater trust in God – for He loves us and wants the best for us!

Trust God now; seek a relationship with Him now that will last an eternity.

May God Bless you!

Fr. Patrick Nelson, SDS