My Dear Friend in Christ,
I want to take a moment to reach out to you—not with expectations or pressure, but simply with an open heart. Life can be incredibly difficult at times. I don’t know all that you have been through, but I do know that hurt, disappointment, and even a sense of being let down—by people, by the Church, or by life itself—can weigh heavily on the soul. If you have felt this, please know that you are not alone.
It’s easy, in moments of pain, to withdraw. To feel as though God is distant or that the Church is just another place where wounds are left unhealed. If someone in the Church has hurt you, I am deeply sorry. That is not what Christ wants for His people. He came not to condemn but to heal, not to cast aside but to gather in. And I want you to know that His love for you has never wavered—not for a single moment.
Your pain matters. Your questions matter. And you matter.
I don’t have all the answers, but I do know this: the Church is not whole without you. You are a part of this family, and no amount of time or distance can change that. If you have been carrying hurt, I want to listen. If life has left you feeling weary, I want to walk with you. If faith seems distant, let’s take a step toward it together.
I invite you to come as you are—no expectations, no pressure. Just an open door, a listening heart, and a community that misses you more than you know. Maybe it’s a visit to Mass, a quiet moment in prayer, or even just a conversation. Whatever step feels right, please know that we are here for you.
You are loved. You are seen. You are always welcome home.
With prayers and an open heart,
Your Friend in Christ!
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Calling all high school students to join our Teen Faith class on Sunday at 10:30am in Father Gresham Hall on April 6th. This week we will learn about the Word of God and listen to our witness speakers about their love of Eucharistic Adoration.
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