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"Who am I to judge"
Vacations and summer are a gift from God to refresh our spirits, to rest our body and spirit, and to renew our lives so spoiled and damaged at times by the problems and agitation of every day.
In this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus tells another parable, this time of two sowers, one who sows good seed in his field and another, his enemy, who sows weeds.
What is the message to be drawn from this reading? This Gospel is not an encouraging passage. However, it can prompt us and help us to pause and reflect on our lives.
I invite you to take five minutes and think quietly about your life. Ask yourself: Am I sowing weeds or wheat in my daily life?
I sincerely doubt that any of us strive to produce a bad harvest. However, weeds have a way of invading areas of our lives without us noticing them right away.
Sometimes we are wheat, and sometimes we are weeds. We are so much like everyone else in the world that they can't tell the difference between the two of us. This reminds me of Pope Francis' most famous quote: "Who am I to judge". We can choose to do things our own way or we can follow God's rules. Only God knows his own" said St. Augustine.
That is why the Lord taught us in the parable of the wheat and the weeds to always respect the dignity of the other. No one should "uproot" the life of any human being just because he considers him to be a weed, while one proclaims himself to be "wheat".
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Patience, tolerance and respect for all human beings, even if one does not share their way of life and even if one recognizes that they live in error, must be the general tonic of Christian life.
Once again: let us learn to look at the world, at groups, at people without prejudice, with the same kindness, understanding and tolerance that God shows to every man and every woman, regardless of their choices and their pace of life.
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Many blessings,
Father Rafael Garcia
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Committal Service for the Reverend Canon Winnie Bolle
On Saturday, August 19th at 11:00 a.m., Bishop Eaton will preside at the Committal service for the Reverend Canon Winnie Bolle at Trinity Cathedral. Canon Bolle died on June 2, 2023, and her funeral was held at the Chapel of Saint Andrew in Boca Raton at the end of June.
All are welcome to attend. Please remember Canon Bolle, her family, and her friends in your prayers during this time.
Rest eternal grant to her, O Lord; and let light perpetual shine upon her. Amen.
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Sunday, July 23
8 am The Holy Eucharist
10 am The Holy Eucharist
12:15 pm La Santa Eucaristía
Wednesday
12:10 pm Bilingual Holy Eucharist with Special Prayers for Healing
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If you would like to include someone on the Prayer List or add an anniversary or birthday for special prayers, please call the Cathedral office at 305-456-8851, use the 'Contact Us' link on our website, or send an email ...
office@trinitymiami.org
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Sick - In Recovery
Laurie Ariza, Carlos Ayerdusm Dean Banks , Liz Banks, Xiomara Betancount, Marjorie Biscombe, Gabriel Caleca, Janeth Casteaños, President James Carter, Jr., Corinne Chaney, The Rev. James Considine, Cheyenne Crespo, Carol Cunningham, The Most Reverend Michael Curry, Helen Ebanks, Lucinda Eden, Joan Gill, Doris Gray, Malcomb Green, Ruth Greenfield, Robert Horton, Gloria Lamb, Norma Meredith, Julio Rodriguez, Rick Singletary, Dr. Clarence Smith, The Rev. Jack Stanton, Roger Sutor, Richard Sutor, Les Tablada
Altar Flowers
To the glory of God and in memory of Domenica Brazzi
Sanctuary Candle
To the glory of God and in thanksgiving for Cathedral Ushers and Readers
Anglican Cycle of Prayer
The Church of the Province of Central America
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Birthdays
Diego Almaral
Joselyn Matos
Gladys Negron
Anniversaries
In Memoriam
Florinda Alzaga
Archibald Brammer
Domenica Brazzi
Marina Casaldu
Patrick Guy Dorismond
The Rev. Patricia Lynes-Tway
Marvin Mena
Carlos A. Montaner
Ana Rosa Nunez
Boris Parnovski
Michael Anthony Roach
Pedro Jose Romanach
Ludmila Savelieva
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Food Pantry Ministry
These are difficult times and many struggle to make ends meet. When you come on Sundays, please consider bringing one or more items of canned or boxed food. Items to consider include canned goods, peanut butter, packaged cereals, paper products, dish and laundry soaps, boxed dinners, toiletry items, and feminine hygiene products. Remember that we cannot accept expired food or items that need refrigeration.
Gift Card Ministry
The LGBTQ+ ministry has organized an on-going Gift Card collection drive to aid in the purchase of perishable food items for food pantry recipients. Our Sacristan - Roberto Soto - personally distributes these cards on a weekly basis. To continue to help this cause or if you or someone you know could benefit from this ministry, please contact Roberto Soto at:
Trinity Cathedral, c/o Roberto Soto
464 N.E. 16th Street, Miami, FL 33132
(305) 456-8851 or via email roberto@trinitymiami.org
Names of donors and recipients will remain confidential
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The Cathedral Food Pantry NEEDS VOLUNTEERS!!
Would you like to volunteer in our food pantry?
The Trinity Cathedral Food Pantry serves individuals and families in our community who live with food insecurity and hunger. This important ministry is at the very heart of our Christian life and mission – to seek and serve Christ in all persons, respecting the dignity of every human being.
To volunteer, please email Mr. Roberto Soto at roberto@trinitymiami.org or call the Cathedral office at (305) 456-8851.
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Join the Cathedral Flower Guild!
Do you love arranging flowers? Please consider joining the Cathedral Flower Guild. We need volunteers to help on Saturday mornings to arrange flowers for our Sunday worship services.
If you are interested, please reach out to Mr. Roberto Soto at office@trinitymiami.org, or call the Cathedral office at 305-456-8851.
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Morning and Evening Online Reflection | |
Begin and end your weekday with online reflections. Reflections feature prayers, readings from Holy Scripture, and contemplative music and are led by clergy from National Cathedral in the morning and from Canterbury Cathedral in the evening. In addition, daily Choral Evensong song by the Canterbury Cathedral Choir is available online. Select the applicable link below for access. | |
July 23, 2023
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
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