Weekly Newsletter

Glory to Jesus Christ! 

In today’s Gospel (Mt 21:33-42), on this 13th Sunday after Pentecost, Jesus tells the parable of the wicked tenants who rejected the servants sent by the landowner and ultimately cast out and killed his son. Through this parable, Christ reminds us that God's gifts are not ours to possess selfishly but are entrusted to us so that we may bear good fruit for His Kingdom.

In the Byzantine Catholic tradition, this Gospel challenges us to examine whether we are faithful stewards of the blessings God has placed in our care: our faith, our families, our parish communities, and the Eucharistic life of the Church. The fruit God desires is not merely outward activity, but a life transformed by communion with Him.

This call echoes Bishop Robert’s recent teaching on Eucharistic Communion and the Parochial Community, in which he emphasizes that the Divine Eucharist is the source of authentic discipleship, worship, fellowship, and stewardship within parish life. Just as the tenants in the Gospel failed to recognize the gift entrusted to them, we too can take God's presence for granted. The Eucharist invites us instead to become grateful stewards who receive Christ with reverence and allow His life to bear fruit through our actions and relationships.

Living the Gospel as Missionary Disciples

1. Participate more intentionally in the Divine Liturgy, preparing your heart to receive Christ and recognizing the Eucharist as the center of your spiritual life.

2. Strengthen parish fellowship, reaching out to someone who is new, isolated, or in need of encouragement.

3. Practice faithful stewardship, sharing your tithe, time, and talents as an expression of gratitude for all that God has entrusted to you.