Toward a Pro-Life Future in the Empire State
Most Rev. John O. Barres, Bishop of Rockville Center
Toward a Pro-Life Future in the Empire State
On this day, the Most Rev. John O. Barres, Bishop of Rockville Center, gave the Homily at the Shrine.
This day was special as the New York State’s Knights of Columbus, as well as councils across Long Island, attended Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady.
The Homily may be segmented into three parts (with the approximate times listed below). The Gospel (0 – 1:15) precedes the first section of the Homily (1:24 – 2:55) and greets the Spanish speaking Knights of Columbus and Spanish attendees.
How Our Lady of Fatima’s Message is Relevant Today
The second section (2:55 – 16:28) of the Homily (and the remainder of the Homily) is in English. The Homily discusses How Our Lady of Fatima’s Message is relevant today as it was 105 years ago. Additionally, the Homily discusses the Mystery of the Cross, using St. Paul as an example for us all to bridge his own crosses, while helping others with their crosses. It is a model that we need to strive to emulate. Hear more in the audio.
The third section (16:30- 24:11) of the Homily focuses on a Catholic writer’s vision of What Jesus will ask us when we appear before Him on Judgement Day. Where are the Others? This is the question Jesus asks of us all. How did we help others reach salvation? We all have this challenge, and it can be met in many ways. The Homily focuses on some examples.
Where are the Elderly and Un-born?
This question of Where are the Others may be expanded. Where are the elderly? Where are the un-born? Part of facing the Lord, will be the question . . . what did we each do to protect the elderly and the un-born.
The Bishop describes what is going on in New York State concerning the un-born and potential laws. He also urges all New Yorkers to read the statement published recently by the New York State Bishops (the document may be found on the Diocese of Rockville Center’s website link and: link to document). Toward a Pro-Life Future in the Empire State. We encourage all members (regardless of where you live) to read the document and to understand the position and activities of the Church in NYS on this crucial manner.
Our thanks to the Bishop, and to the New York State (and local) councils of the Knights of Columbus for attending today’s special Mass.
