Dear parishioners of Our Lady of La Vang, All three readings today contain the Christian teaching on the need for social acceptance even when people are different from us. They also tell us that it is purity or holiness of soul coming from God that cleanses our lives. The first reading gives us the background of the sad state of lepers in first-century Palestinian Society. The Book of Leviticus contains laws that teach the Israelites that they should always keep themselves in a state of legal purity, or external sanctify, as a sign of their intimate union with the Lord. The first reading deals with very ancient rules and customs. It was the duty for priests to decide whether a man was infected with leprosy and whether he was healed. Once the priest had examined a patient and declared him a leper, the afflicted person had to live in isolation, away from the dwelling place of healthy people in order to prevent the spread of the deceased. Saint Paul worked very hard to teach the young Christian community of Corinth to find the truths that would separate and protect them from the divested religious beliefs and pagan rituals practiced by their still-pagan neighbors. There were, for instance pagans temple in Corinth in which animals were sacrifice to the gods, after which a large portion of the meat which had been offered was sold in the market. Saint Paul calls each one of us to follow our own conscience carefully, without condemning others or trying to change their behavior. Today’s Gospel describes how Jesus heals a leper. Liberating him both from the decease of leprosy and from the unjust and inhuman social isolation and ostracism to which the lepers were subject. Please continue to register for Our Church. This church serves Vietnamese, Hispanic and English speaking communities. You will receive our special service when you have somebody in your family died. Wedding, and other sacraments. Please also use envelope for weekend collections. We wrap our appreciation and love to God who helps us achieve this fall. At the end of the year, we will send you a tax statement for income taxes return purpose. If you already registered and have moved recently, please call our parish office for updates information, and corrections. Again, we are very grateful for your love and generosity to our church. May God through the intercession of Our Lady of La Vang bless each one you and your family. Your humble servants in Jesus Christ and Our Lady of La Vang Rev. Joseph Luan Nguyen & Rev. Augustine Long Vu
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