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Building the Body of Christ
Mass each Sunday at 9:30 am
St. Joseph Chapel, Carondelet Center
11999 Chalon Rd., Los Angeles 90049
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My Dear Parishioners,
In this coming Sunday’s Gospel, the Lord gives us a parable about striking it rich. He talks about a merchant who finds a pearl of great price.
I came across a commentary on this Gospel recently which I want to share with you:
Many people are looking for the “pearl of great price” throughout their lives. Maybe they identify their “pearl of great price” as being a career or good fortune in the stock market. It might be an ambition, an award, a title or a position. Some people can spend a lifetime in search of their “pearl of great price.”
What is interesting is how that “pearl of great price” changes as we mature.
When we were very young, our “pearl” may have been a bicycle then later a car. Shortly after that, it was a date for the prom with a special person, then an opening to a career. Later, it became a wife or husband and then a family. Later, our “pearl of great price” may be solid and loyal friendships, a family at peace and ultimately peace of soul. At every stage of our life there is a “pearl of great price” for which we search.
What is our “pearl of great price?” The truth of the shifting content of the “pearl of great price” enables us to see that the real pearl of great price is not material but spiritual. It is found in a lived relationship with the Lord Jesus as our constant companion in life.
The real “pearl of great price” is our faith, our vital, personal relationship with Christ in the church. That faith gives our life unity, purpose, mission and dignity.
Source: The Arlington Catholic Herald Fr. Krempa is pastor of St. Bridget of Ireland Church in Berryville.
CORPUS NEWS
UPDATE ON REBUILD We will break ground in 2027 with plans for our parish and school to welcome you home in the future. More information will follow.
MASS CARDS If you would like to have a Mass said for a friend or relative who is ill or for the repose of their soul, please contact: lorraine@corpuschristichurch.com. We will then schedule the Mass and provide a Mass intention Card that you can mail to the family. You can then pick up the card at the 9:30 Mass on Sunday at the Carondelet Chapel.
NEWS AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE
Ten years ago, the 120-year-old Catholic weekly newspaper, The Tidings, transitioned to Angelus newsmagazine. Each week for many years now Angelus has been sending copies to our parishioners at our request, and now, with so many address changes, they are sending the copies to the Carondelet Center, where we gather each week for Mass. These copies are placed on the tables at the church entrance. We invite you to pick up a copy and get caught up on the latest Catholic news, analysis and commentary from around the Los Angeles Catholic Community.
Siempre Adelante!
Monsignor Liam Kidney
Pastor
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