Disturbing, isn’t it? 

The admission of guilt or sinfulness always shakes our egos.  After all, our minds have been conditioned that we “always” do what is correct and right.  Sadly, even when we realize that what we have done is wrong, we always manage to either gloss over it or justify our actions with some flimsy excuse.

  The TRUTH of the Lord “cuts like a two-edged sword” and exposes the layers of lies, excuses, and justifications that we have chosen to keep hidden.

  Indeed, our GOSPEL today screams one of the most important messages to us, “REPENT FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS NEAR”.

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Father's note Continues on top of the next column 

Yes, no matter what we may think, we all have a conscience that will hound us until we make amends.  Isn’t it sad that whatever is left of our lives we will have to live with the burden of an inflated ego leading to regrets?  We can always do something about that NOW!  Let us recognize our sinfulness, repent of our actions or inactions, seek reconciliation with the Lord and offer restitution.  

I have always said that without our support for CTSO, it would have been extremely difficult for Catholic schools to survive during these tough economic conditions. 

 However, good people who have realized that the world needs to give the next generation an opportunity to develop a strong Catholic foundation have supported this non-profit organization of the Diocese of Tucson. 

  We ask you to support CTSO making Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic School your beneficiary.  Thank you very much for your continued support. 

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