Take the Risk

By Deacon Bill Richer

In this Sunday’s second reading from Paul to the Thessalonians, we are reminded that the day our Lord will come for us will be unexpected.

At that very moment when we are most comfortable and secure in our everyday lives, the Lord will suddenly appear.
This should teach us all how important it is to live our lives “as Children of the Light,” so that at our “Parousia,” which is when Christ will demand an accounting of the blessings He has given us as His disciples, we will have lived our lives in that Light.

Please remember, only those who take the risk of using and increasing our blessings for the good of others, like the first two servants in the Gospel, will be saved. Let us all take the risk.

A quick reminder: Since the holiday season seems to have already begun, we have a special session on November 23 in our Grief Share Program, from 6:30–8:30 pm, entitled “Surviving the Holidays.” I am sure this session would benefit anyone by lessening the emotional impact through knowing what to expect and being prepared, especially during Thanksgiving and Christmas, when emotions can perhaps blindside you following the death of a loved one or friend. If you wish to attend and have not registered for Grief Share, please contact me at bricher@saintfrancischurch.org. This will help us plan for enough supplies to provide for the evening, since this is the most attended session of the year.