Message from Pastor

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

 

Every November 9, the Church celebrates the Dedication of the Basilica of St. John Lateran, the cathedral of the Pope as Bishop of Rome and the “mother and head of all the churches of the world. Built in the fourth century by Emperor Constantine, it was the first Christian church where believers could freely gather to praise God. Therefore, more than a historical monument, St. John Lateran is a symbol of unity, faith, and communion.

 

But this feast is not just about a distant building in Rome; it is about something very close to home: it reminds us that each one of us is a temple of the Holy Spirit.

 

St. Paul invites us to recognize this with these words: “Do you not know that you yourselves are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you? (1 Corinthians 3:16). The Church is not just walls, but people: men and women who live their faith, serve with love, and build community.

 

Here, in our Parish of St. Bede St. Denis, we live that same spirit. Every Mass, every ministry, every act of solidarity, and every shared prayer make our community a living reflection of the Church of Christ. When we care for our church, participate joyfully, and walk together in faith, we are saying with our lives: “God dwells among us.”

 

Let us ask today that the Lord renew in us the desire to be living stones in the building of his Kingdom. May our parish always be a home where everyone can find welcome, hope, and love.

 

Lord, make St. Bede a living temple, where your presence inspires, transforms, and renews every heart.

 

Happy Sunday!

 

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