“The seed sown among thorns is the one who hears the word but then the cares of the world and the lure of riches choke the word and it bears no fruit.” (Matthew 13:22) Does the lure of riches and material goods choke God out of your life? Are you so caught up in earthly activities that you have no time for God? Gratitude and generosity are virtues that we should strive to do on a daily basis.  Every decision we make either takes us one step closer to God or one step further away. What we receive at Mass every Sunday should be shared with others all the other days of the week as well.

"La semilla sembrada entre espinas es la que escucha la palabra, pero luego las preocupaciones del mundo y el atractivo de las riquezas ahogan la palabra y no da fruto". - (MATEO 13:22) ¿Ahogan a Dios en tu vida el atractivo de las riquezas y los bienes materiales? ¿Estás tan atrapado en actividades terrenales que no tienes tiempo para Dios? La gratitud y la generosidad son virtudes que debemos esforzarnos en practicar a diario. Cada decisión que tomamos nos lleva un paso más cerca de Dios o un paso más lejos. Lo que recibimos en la misa todos los domingos también se debe compartir con los demás durante la semana.

Daily Mass, Sunday Mass, Family Rosary all continue to stream on worcesterdiocese.org, can be uploaded for automatic updating on eCatholic websites, and are available for viewing on Spectrum/Charter Ch 193.

Come Follow Me  is playing next week.

On July 10 at 7 pm, a holy hour for lay people to pray for priests will take place at Immaculate Conception Church on 353 Grove St., Worcester. It takes place every second Friday of the month. This holy hour will consist of time for silent adoration, as well as a short reflection, the rosary, and benediction. Please join us for this important act of service and prayer for our priests.

St. Stephen School has a leased copy machine that is available to anyone that might be looking for a new copy machine lease. It is a Xerox AltaLink B8065.  The copy machine is Black & White only, 25,000 copies per month, network compatible, scanning  & emailing capability.  The lease includes service and toner replacement. The lease is assumable and runs until October 2024. For more information contact email arthur.pelletier@worcesterdiocesek12.org.