Paroisse Saint Adolphe Parish

10/25/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔-𝟏𝟎-𝟐𝟓

Last week, we heard about the political trap set for Jesus. Today, a lawyer challenged Him with a religious question about the greatest commandment. At that time, the Jewish people had many laws to follow, but Jesus gave a simple answer: “Love God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind… And love your neighbor as yourself”.

Jesus reminds us that Christian life is about love. Rules are important, but what matters most is loving God and others. When we love God, we try to please Him, and when we love our neighbors, we treat them with kindness, care, and respect.

The first commandment reminds us to put God before everything else, such as work, money, or pleasure. It means giving our lives to God, trusting Him, seeking His truth, and letting Him guide us.

The second commandment follows the first. We can’t say we love God if we don’t love one another. We show our love by caring not only for those who love us, but also for those who hurt us.

Jesus teaches us to love “as yourself”. People who don’t accept themselves can’t love others. They may blame other people for the things they dislike in themselves. People who are at peace with themselves can see the good in others. When we see others in a bad light, it may mean we are not at peace with ourselves. Without inner peace, we can spread conflict. So, we need to accept and love ourselves to truly love others.

Love begins within us. We can only share the love we have inside us. Healthy love and respect for ourselves help us to truly love God and others.

10/23/2026

𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁-𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗽𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵'𝘀 𝟱𝟬/𝟱𝟬 𝗥𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗲
We are now less than 1 month from the Nov 17th draw date. Our Fall Fundraiser gives both YOU and our parish a chance to collect up to $3000. Have you purchased your $10 ticket yet? Click on photo or link below to buy your ticket.

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10/18/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔-𝟏𝟎-𝟏𝟖

In today’s Gospel, Jesus was put to the test. The Pharisees and Herodians asked Him if people should pay taxes to Caesar. Their question was a trap. Saying yes would make Jesus look like a traitor to the Jewish people. Saying no could make the Romans see Him as someone who wanted to stand against Rome.

Jesus knew that they weren’t sincere. He asked them for a coin with Caesar’s image on it and then told them to give to Caesar what belongs to him and to God what belongs to God.

Jesus teaches us what belongs to Caesar. Faith doesn’t give us permission to neglect our responsibilities. We should be good citizens who obey the law, pay taxes, and work for the common good.

Jesus also reminds us what belongs to God. As the Bible teaches us, we are created in God’s image. That means our lives, hearts, and souls belong to God.

As we heard, the main message of today’s Gospel is about putting God first. God wants all of us, but we often give Him only a small part of our lives and keep the rest for ourselves. For many people, it’s easy to pay taxes and do their work. But we should also make time to pray and help others. We shouldn’t let worldly concerns take us away from our relationship with God.

We are called to review our priorities. We should spread the Kingdom of God to every corner of the world while working for the good of all people and keeping God at the center of our lives.

10/11/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔-𝟏𝟎-𝟏𝟏

In the homily, we reflected on the parable of a king who invited people to his son’s wedding. All the invited guests refused to come, so the king decided to invite others to the banquet. But when he saw a man who wasn’t properly dressed, he sent him away.

The wedding feast is a symbol of the Kingdom of Heaven. God invites everyone to share in His joy. We are called to stay close to Him, live in peace with others, and prepare for eternal life.

The people who refused the invitation were too busy with worldly things. These can become dangerous temptations that stop us from answering God’s call.

God freely offers us His love and grace without forcing us to accept it. It’s our choice to accept His invitation. But we should remember that ignoring God’s invitation leads to suffering because we miss out on the joy and blessings He wants to give us.

The guest who came to the wedding without proper clothes wasn’t well prepared. He accepted the invitation but hadn’t changed his life through God’s grace. The wedding garment represents faith shown through repentance, forgiveness, and love. Being a Christian is not just about attending Mass every Sunday. We are also called to live according to the Gospel and make time for God in our lives.

God continues to invite us to His feast. Through His Word and the Eucharist, He gathers us, feeds us, and helps us grow in faith. We should respond to His invitation with grateful hearts and allow God to change us so we may be ready for the eternal feast with Him in heaven.

10/09/2026

Let us remember to give thanks this long weekend - Happy Thanksgiving!

10/07/2026

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10/04/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔-𝟏𝟎-𝟎𝟒

In the Gospel, we focused on the parable about a landowner and the tenants. The owner of the vineyard sent his servants to collect the harvest, but the tenants killed them. They did the same to the landowner’s son, hoping to take the vineyard for themselves.

The vineyard stands for God’s people. God gives them His grace because He wants them to grow and bear fruit. He also blesses us with our lives and talents. Everything comes from God, and as stewards of what we have received, we should give glory to God by bearing the fruits of faith and love.

The servants represent the prophets who were sent by God and were often persecuted or killed. The Son is a symbol of Jesus, who was rejected too, but this didn’t ruin God’s plan. Jesus’ death became the way of salvation for the world.

The Gospel is not only about others. It also asks us to look at our lives. Today, we receive a vineyard from God: our life, faith, and responsibilities. We should remember that the owner of our lives is God. We should listen to His Word, use our gifts for the good of others, and offer God a life full of love.

The vineyard is where God cultivates our hearts. The fruit is not about being perfect or successful. It’s when we choose mercy, generosity, love, forgiveness, courage, and truth over their opposites.

As Christian disciples, we are called to bear fruit that is worthy of the Kingdom. God is patient, but He also expects us to respond to His gifts. Our faith should be seen in how we love, forgive, serve, and care for others.

09/27/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔-𝟎𝟗-𝟐𝟕

In the first reading, we heard from the prophet Ezekiel that we are responsible for our choices. We can’t blame others for the good or bad actions we take. Everyone will be judged by God for the things we do during life. When we look into our hearts, we can notice the mistakes. But God is always ready to forgive us when we truly repent. He doesn’t want the sinner to die. Repentance can help us gain life and bring us back to God.

Jesus tells us the story of two sons and personal responsibility. One son promised to work in the vineyard, but he didn’t go in the end. He showed a lack of responsibility. The other son refused to go, but later, he felt bad about his decision. He repented and went to work. He chose to take responsibility.

We can learn from both sons:
- The one who changed his mind: This is an example of repentance. It requires us to be humble and have courage. Many great saints were once sinners, such as Saint Augustine, who said “no” to God at first, but later changed it to “yes” and made things right.
- The son who only said he would go: This is a warning for us. Words alone can’t replace our actions. Promises mean nothing if we don’t put them into action.

We are called to conversion because we need to turn back to God and let Him touch us with His love. If we are like the hesitant son, we shouldn’t lose hope. God is happy when we come closer to Him. If we are like the son who is quick with words, we shouldn’t lose the chance to change and act today.

09/20/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔-𝟎𝟗-𝟐𝟎

The parable about the landowner that we heard today shows how we should treat poor people and those in need. Being generous and compassionate is a way of imitating God, which was difficult for the Pharisees and Scribes to understand.

We learn three truths about God:
- Divine generosity: God’s generosity is different from what we think. It’s not a reward based on human calculations, but a gift that comes from God’s goodness;
- Equal dignity: God welcomes everyone at any time, so it doesn’t matter when we come to faith because each person is important;
- Freedom of grace: God is free to forgive, show mercy and bless us. His grace is a free gift.

The workers who came early are an example of people who think they deserve more from God. The late workers have nothing to say and know they depend on God’s grace. Jesus teaches us that the first can become last, and the last can become first.

The landowner doesn’t wait, but keeps going to the marketplace to look for workers. God is also searching for us. He’s equally happy whether we follow Him from the beginning or come to Him later in life.

The early workers lost their joy and gratitude because they started comparing themselves with the others. They became jealous, even though they got what was promised to them. They couldn’t accept that someone else received mercy. We often compare ourselves with others and measure our efforts. However, we should serve God with love rather than keep records of what we gain. Being happy when God blesses others can help us focus on being thankful for what we have.

God’s grace and mercy are freely given and abundant. We don’t earn salvation because it’s a gift from God.