Pastor’s Word
Pastor’s Word ~ Inspiration
Pastor’s Word ~ Inspiration: A Month of Love and Connection – February 2025 – – –
February invites us to celebrate love in all its forms ~ love for ourselves, our neighbors, and the world we share. Let this month be a gentle reminder that kindness and compassion are powerful acts of love that can brighten even the coldest days.
Take a moment to reach out, lift others up, and let gratitude guide your heart. Embrace the beauty of diversity, cherishing the connections that make our lives richer and more meaningful.
This month, may you give and receive love abundantly, finding warmth and joy in every heartfelt moment.

A Note on This Week’s Gospel
Greetings ~
As this year unfolds it might help us to understand what we mean by a liturgical year. The liturgical year is a sacred rhythm that guides our journey of faith through the life, death, and resurrection of Christ. It is divided into seasons—Advent, Christmas, Ordinary Time, Lent, Easter, and Pentecost—each offering unique opportunities to grow closer to God. This cycle invites us to reflect, celebrate, and live out the mysteries of our faith in community.
As we gather for worship in this Liturgical Year C, our Gospel readings primarily come from the Gospel of Luke. Luke’s Gospel beautifully highlights Jesus’ compassion for all people, especially the marginalized and those often overlooked. It calls us to embody the inclusive love of Christ and challenges us to live with mercy, justice, and humility.
We invite you to read the book of Luke as we journey through this year, and join us in worship as we open our hearts to the transformative power of the Gospel and allow its message to inspire us to be instruments of hope, kindness, and reconciliation in the world.
Blessings,
Pastor James