The Gospel always stands in direct contrast with the way of the world. The world embraces what some might call the will to power. The Sacred Scripture points us in an entirely different direction.

Dear Parishioners and Friends, I remember hearing Saint John Paul II boldly proclaim: “Semper Fidelis; Always Faithful.” Some will recognize this as the motto of the Marine Corps, which is appropriate; whereas the pope used it in a wider sense to remind the Poles and the entire Catholic world of our heritage of a tenacious and lively Faith: The Faith of the martyrs, the Faith of Our Fathers. No ordinary Faith this.

My dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Today, Saturday, October 8, is a joyful and prayerful day as we come together with Archbishop Cordileone to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of the Parish in the afternoon concluding with Mass and dinner.