St. Sebastian Catholic Church

St. Sebastian Catholic Church WELCOME TO ST. SEBASTIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
COME TO WORSHIP! LEAVE TO SERVE! Weekend Masses:
Sat 4pm
Sun 7:30am, 9:30am & 11:30am

09/08/2026

The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

09/06/2026

Twenty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time
9:30AM Mass ✝️

09/05/2026

Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
4 pm Mass

09/02/2026

Funeral Mass for Rudolph "Rudy" Lohse

INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK —Plenty of people are drawn to Jesus. Curious about him. Inspired by him. But can they carry th...
08/31/2026

INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK —

Plenty of people are drawn to Jesus. Curious about him. Inspired by him. But can they carry the cross? Today, Jesus tells us that we cannot have one without the other — it is Christ and the cross, or nothing at all. Which will we choose?

08/30/2026

Twenty-second Sunday of Ordinary Time
11:30AM Mass ✝️

08/30/2026

Twenty-second Sunday of Ordinary Time
9:30AM Mass ✝️

GOSPEL MEDITATION - ENCOURAGE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTUREAugust 30, 2026 Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary TimeMatt...
08/30/2026

GOSPEL MEDITATION - ENCOURAGE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE

August 30, 2026
Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Matthew 16:21-27

Do you know what it is like to be thrilled by the power of Christian faith one moment and then utterly fail in it the next? I do. That is Peter in today’s Gospel. After last week’s bold confession, he now hears Jesus speak of suffering and death, and something in him recoils. He takes Jesus aside and tries to correct him. Jesus responds with the shocking rebuke, “Get behind me, Satan.”
Peter is the mirror of every disciple. We love Jesus until he contradicts the script we have written for our lives. Peter does not reject Jesus. He rejects a suffering Jesus. So do we, whenever we avoid a hard responsibility, resist a demanding relationship, or cling to comfort instead of choosing love. We want a Lord who supports our plans, not one who overturns them.
Yet Jesus does not discard Peter. He redirects him. “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.” In effect, Jesus says, stop trying to lead me. Let me lead you. Discipleship does not begin with heroism or clarity but with surrender. It means trusting that God’s path to life often passes through places we would never choose.
Peter is all of us. We move from insight to confusion, from confidence to correction. That is why we should have hope. Jesus patiently teaches us again and again. Trust me. Get behind me. Follow me. When we stop fighting the crosses that come and start carrying them with him, we discover a freedom deeper than comfort and a love stronger than fear.
— Father John Muir

©LPi

08/29/2026

Live Stream our Mass

DiscernmentQuestion:How do I discern if a call to do something big is really from God?Answer:Each day we face plenty of ...
08/29/2026

Discernment

Question:
How do I discern if a call to do something big is really from God?

Answer:
Each day we face plenty of decisions about following God: whether or not to pray, how to treat people, and how to prioritize our time. Sometimes there can be something much more significant we discern: a vocational call, a promotion at work that requires a move, or a new ministry position at church. In addition to a pro-con list or a cost-benefit analysis, here are a few things to prayerfully consider and to talk over with trusted individuals.

Does it conform to God’s will revealed in the Church? God doesn’t call us to do something that contradicts the moral law. Will it encourage spiritual growth? Sometimes we need to choose between multiple good options. Consider the personal impact on you and others you are responsible for, like family. Other times we might be invited to do good for others, but when we assess our other life commitments, we see that saying yes to this would actually impede our prior responsibilities in the long run. Does the call seem consistent? This isn’t to say that God won’t do something new. Even so, consider if the call is consistent with your gifts and abilities. Can you see a “through-line” so to speak, with how your experiences have led you to this point? Do others confirm it? Share your reflections with trusted, insightful confidantes. Have they seen the same things you have, or are they bringing up new points to consider? Humbly add their relevant points to your considerations. Don’t forget your gut. After you’ve carefully considered everything in your mind, don’t neglect your instincts. Does your heart say yes or no?

©LPi

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13075 US Highway 1
Sebastian, FL
32958

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