November 8-15, 2026
Friar's Footnotes by Fr. John Prenger, OFP
Hello and God's Abundant Love to all!!
We are fast approaching the close of our liturgical year. The scripture readings for the upcoming weekend are Proverbs 31: 10-31; Psalm 128; 1 Thessalonians 5: 1-6; and Matthew 25: 14-30. The first reading is the last chapter of Proverbs which extolls the value of a good woman/wife. Read it and meditate on the high value/ partnership all the servant-leader women you know and love. The reading from First Thessalonians calls us to reflect on the challenging times we live in and be "children of the light and of the Day" and stay sober and alert. The gospel is our second one from Matthew 25 and it calls us to make good use of all gifts and graces that the Lord has entrusted to us. It is the parable of 'servants' entrusted by God with talents to be multiplied by our acts of service. God expects us to make a difference in our world.
Chapel Schedule
Noon Tuesday Eucharist (November 10), Fr. John presiding (Oh, by the way, it is his 53rd anniversary of ordination as a priest.)
Noon Thursday Eucharist (November 12), Fr. Jim presiding
5 pm Saturday Eucharist (November 14), Fr. Jim presiding
SAYINGS OF THE SAINTS
"The holiest of men still need Christ as their prophet, as the light of the world" John Wesley
"Christ is formed in the believer by faith; called to freedom that grace bestows." St. Augustine
"I can never cease to speak of Christ for He is our Truth and our Life; He is our bread, our source of living water who allays our hunger and satisfies our thirst." St. Pope Paul VI
That's it! Enjoy your week of Love and Service to The Ever-Coming Kingdom of God!
Fr. John, OFP
