In this sermon, we are reminded of the heroic lives of Saints Peter and Paul as the pillars of the Faith. We too must have the great love and generous hearts as they did. Despite the sad situation around us we can change our lives by becoming saints and thereby change the world.
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Father speaks about the blessing of articles, modest dress during the summer, the reason women wear veils in Church and the striking parallels in the lives of Our Lord and St. John the Baptist. The hymn for his feastday was the origin for the musical scale that we use today.
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Fr. Superior focuses on the great feasts to be celebrated this week, including the Apostles Peter and Paul and the great work of locating St. Peter’s bodily remains in Rome, the upcoming feast of the Most Precious Blood, the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary and today’s commemoration of Sts. John and Paul who were martyred by Julian the Apostate after the reign of Constantine. Fr. also gives a brief description of the relic of the Mother of Perpetual Help, touched to the image painted by St. Luke, and he alerted all those who felt they were Publicans (great sinners) that they were indeed welcome to attend chapel services including today’s Q&A Session after Mass. After all, aren’t we all publicans?
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Father begins by reflecting on Father’s Day and how all fatherhood is derived from the Holy Trinity and the great responsibility fathers have of doing all they can for their children. Â St. Joseph is the model for all earthly fathers and we must emulate the great humility he displayed in fulfilling his role. Â Father then moves on to the theme for today’s Mass – that of the need for prayer and the unity of prayer while always being cautious of what we say about others. Â He reminds us that during Pentecost Season we are in a season of sanctification, which requires reception of the sacraments, prayer – including mental prayer, spiritual reading and closeness to our Father in Heaven.
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Father first reminds us of the wonderful Feasts on the calendar this week, particularly that of St. Anthony – called the Wonder Worker because of his tremendous impact on the Church after his relatively short life on earth. Â Subsequently, Father turns to the readings for today’s Mass and concentrates on the theme “virtue is its own reward.” Â He mentions not only virtue in a generic sense but supernatural virtue, both of which have their own rewards. Â Supernatural virtue, however, has as its reward “conscience” which ever impels us to the good despite our attempts to deny its impact on our lives. Â It may, in fact, be the driving force which leads us to repentance and eternal happiness in Heaven. Â It is, indeed, a gift from God.
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The parables of the lost sheep and the lost drachma in today’s gospel are meant to remind us of the great efforts Our Lord will take to bring lost souls back to His heavenly home. Â Just as human actors in today’s gospel placed a very high value on their lost items, the value which Our Lord places on our souls is infinitely greater. Â As Our Lord said, “There will be greater happiness in Heaven over one sinner who repents than over those many who have no need of repentance.” Â We should always remember the Mercy Our Lord offers us if only we repent of our wrongdoings. Â Today was also First Communion Sunday and we would be remiss if we did not offer congratulations to the First Communicants and their parents as well as continuing prayers for their success in the Faith.
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Father Superior begins this sermon by differentiating between human love and Divine, Sacrificial Love. Â Human love can, indeed, be sacrificial, such as the example Father gives of a man who lovingly cared for his wife who was in an iron-lung for 37 years. Â But Divine Love, as channeled to us through Our Lord’s Sacred Heart, asks nothing except Love in return. Â Indeed, we are told to ask for nothing in devotions to the Sacred Heart but to merely give Him our heart. Â Unfortunately this Feast is too often ignored in these times. Â But there is much reason for great hope for Our Lord told Sr.Margaret Mary Alacoque, “Fear nothing, I will reign in spite of My enemies and of those who endeavor to oppose Me. Â This Sacred Heart will reign in spite of Satan and of all those whom he raises up to oppose it.”
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In this sermon we learn that this Sunday serves as a bridge between two important Feasts – Corpus Christi and Our Lord’s Sacred Heart.  The parable in today’s gospel of the master’s invitation to his supper is used to admonish those people who will come up with any excuse to avoid attending certain feasts of Our Lord and Master. Are we guilty of using excuses or do we take the opportunity to attend all the Sacred Feasts to give thanksgiving to God for all that He has given us?Â
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This important sermon by Fr. Superior includes many beautiful and valuable thoughts and it really should be listened to by all who value their Faith. It begins by exploding the myths regarding the Eucharist that are held by some including, most regrettably, Catholics. The Eucharist is not merely a symbol or memorial but a reenactment, a reliving on the Altar of Christ’s sacrifice and death on the cross. It is the foundation of all that has been done in Christendom – all the beauty, all the edifices, churches, schools and especially the work of the clergy and hierarchy to sustain and grow the true Faith throughout the world.  It is why the Servants of the Holy Family take such care of the Altar and vestments used in the Mass.  We are also admonished that we too must preserve and defend this great gift that is given to us – most especially in these times when the Feast of Corpus Christi is so often ignored, despite the clear words of Christ to Blessed Juliana that it be established and honored throughout His Holy Church.
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The Holy Trinity is a supernatural mystery, meaning that it is beyond our human capacity to understand without supernatural grace and the assistance of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mary, our Mother, has a special and unique relationship with the members of the Trinity for She is the daughter of the Father, Mother of the Son, and Spouse of the Holy Ghost. So, if we want to get closer to the Trinity, we should engage the assistance of Mary in this difficult undertaking. The upcoming feasts of Corpus Christi and the Sacred Heart will give us the perfect opportunity to pray and meditate on this awesome Mystery.
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