FEAST OF ST JOHN PAUL II, ROMAN PONTIFF.
FEAST OF ST JOHN PAUL II, ROMAN PONTIFF.
"Jesus said to his disciples:
“Be sure of this: if the master of the house had known the hour when the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into.
You also must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come.”
Then Peter said, “Lord, is this parable meant for us or for everyone?”
And the Lord replied, “Who, then, is the faithful and prudent steward whom the master will put in charge of his servants to distribute the food allowance at the proper time?
Blessed is that servant whom his master on arrival finds doing so.
Truly, I say to you, he will put him in charge of all his property.
But if that servant says to himself,
‘My master is delayed in coming,’ and begins to beat the menservants and the maidservants, to eat and drink and get drunk, then that servant’s master will come on an unexpected day and at an unknown hour and will punish the servant severely and assign him a place with the unfaithful.
That servant who knew his master’s will but did not make preparations nor act in accord with his will shall be beaten severely;
and the servant who was ignorant of his master’s will but acted in a way deserving of a severe beating shall be beaten only lightly.
Much will be required of the person entrusted with much, and still more will be demanded of the person entrusted with more.” (Luke 12: 39 - 48).
Wednesday 22nd October 2025 in the 29th week in Ordinary Time is the feast of St John Paul II, Pope.
St John Paul II lived from 1920 to 2005. He was Polish and the first non-Italian Pope in 455 years.
John Paul was beatified on May 1st, 2011 and canonized April 27, 2014. Pope Francis performed both liturgies.
John Paul was an accomplished writer. He traveled all over the world to promote understanding between nations and between different cultures and religions.
Pope John Paul II and President Ronald Regan contributed to the peaceful dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991.
John Paul II wrote many important encyclicals. His enduring legacy is the Catechism of the Catholic Church which he promulgated in 1992.
My friend, has God given you much in life?
To answer the question truthfully and comprehensively, consider the following areas of your life:
1. Family.
2. Health.
3. Money.
4. Job.
5. Possessions.
6. Food.
7. Future.
When I did a similar reflection several years ago, I was astonished by God's generosity to me.
"Much will be required of the person entrusted with much, and still more will be demanded of the person entrusted with more.”
When I read the above, I knew I was in trouble. God is merciful. I threw myself into the merciful love of God.
That was many years ago. Today I commit myself to make up for lost time and ground.
Everyday, I engage myself to grow to know Jesus more through:
1. Daily Prayer.
2. Daily Bible Verse.
3. Holy Communion or Spiritual Communion.
4. Frequent Confession.
5. Daily Examination of conscience.
6. Daily Spiritual Reading.
7. Sharing my faith with someone
"Much will be required of the person entrusted with much, and still more will be demanded of the person entrusted with more.”
Lord Jesus, I trust in Your merciful love. I cling tightly to this love. I surrender myself completely to You. Take care of everything Your way according to Your Plan for my life.
October is the Month dedicated to the Holy Rosary.
"Go to the Madonna. Love her! Always say the Rosary. Say it well. Say it as often as you can! Be souls of prayer. Never tire of praying, it is what is essential. Prayer shakes the Heart of God, it obtains necessary graces!” (St. Padre Pio).
Say the Holy Rosary every day in October.
For Prayers, Consecration, Litany, Testimony of Jesus about those who pray the Rosary, click the link below:
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