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God invites us to begin mass today considering our need for Him. How surely God responds most eloquently and magnificently in Holy Eucharist! Turning to God in prayer is essential. Our prayer need not be perfect. We know, indeed, that God does not need to be urged to help us. God does not disdain our urgent prayer, however.

The invitation today is to seek continued understanding of what it means to have God present among us and to continue in amazement and solemnity. We are solemn because we know we need God to help us in our quest for understanding.

"See, I have God for my help. The Lord sustains my soul. I will sacrifice to you with willing heart, And praise your name, O Lord, for it is good." - Cf. Psalm 54: 6,8

Today we are reminded that our relationship with God and our hope of heaven is the most important concern of our lives. All else pales in comparison with this and all else is in vain without the knowledge of the presence of God.

When we think of pilgrims and pilgrimages we think of travelling with a specific (often spiritual) purpose. It helps sometimes to get away and return to our routines with fresh awareness. Every mass can be a pilgrimage with our fellow pilgrims, right here at St Ann.

Special thanks to the Family Life Office in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas for publishing this newsletter. Enjoy reading the July 2022 issue.