Sunday, August 03, 2025
Dear brother and sisters,
When we are young, we dream of having a bicycle and learning how to ride it, and that alone feels like enough. But as we grow older, that sense of contentment fades. We begin to long for a car, then a newer car, a hybrid, or a luxury model with all the latest features for maximum convenience. Also, we are tempted to believe that more money, more comfort, and more possessions will bring us more peace and security. We hope to own a home, but then desire a larger house in a better neighborhood, with full amenities and the newest design. We aim to find a job, but quickly hope for one at a prestigious company, with less effort, higher salary, and the best benefits. We start by saving some money, but soon become preoccupied with investing, earning more, and constantly chasing financial growth.
There is nothing inherently wrong with these desires. But the danger lies in how easily they begin to consume us. Slowly, we may find ourselves devoting more time and energy to building our material lives, while spending less effort on what truly sustains us, including our relationship with God, our care for personal soul, and our love for others. We forget that when our identity, our peace, and our joy depend solely on what we can possess, we are building our lives without foundation. We lose our inner balance and leave our inner life neglected when we focus only on what is external and tangible.
The rich man in this weekend’s gospel can be a great example for us to reflect on this matter. He is not evil and and his actions are not overtly sinful. He is simply efficient, successful, and forward-thinking. Yet his greatest mis-take is spiritual blindness. His barns are full, but his soul is empty, especially when he never mentions anyone else, neither God, nor his neighbors, and nor even his family. He talks only to himself, plans for himself, and lives for himself. He works hard to build a wealthy life and prepares carefully for a future of comfort and ease. Unfortunately, when the moment of death arrives, the rich man forgets to prepare for eternity and he has to leave his posses-sions behind. All he has stored up becomes meaningless, and his heart that is always chasing “more” never finds perpetual rest.
Therefore, let us not spend our lives accumulating more while becoming less. Let us remember that true peace and lasting happiness are not found merely in earthly possessions, but in who we are before God, in the growth of our spirit through charity, and in the depth of our relationships with others. Let us remember that contentment not about having everything, but about knowing that God is enough, and that in Him, we are enough.
Sincerely yours in Jesus Christ and Our Lady of La Vang!
Reverend Kiet Anh Ta.
List of bulletins 2025
August
- August 03, 2025 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
July
- July 27, 2025 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
- July 20, 2025 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
- July 13, 2025 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
- July 6, 2025 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
June
- June 29, 2025 Solemnity of Saint Peter & Paul, Apostles Year C June 29th, 2025
- June 22, 2025 Solemnity of the Most Holy Body & Blood Of Christ,Year C June 22nd, 2025
- June 15, 2025 Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Year C
- June 8, 2025 Pentecost Sunday, Year C
- June 1, 2025 The Ascension Of The Lord, Year C
May
- May 25, 2025 Sixth Sunday Of Easter Year C
- May 18, 2025 Fifth Sunday Of Easter Year C
- May 11, 2025 Fourth Sunday Of Easter Year C
- May 4, 2025 Third Sunday Of Easter Year C
April
- April 27, 2025 Second Sunday Of Easter Year C
- April 20, 2025 Easter Sunday Resurrection of the Lord
- April 13, 2025 Palm Sunday of Lent Year C
- April 6, 2025 Fifth Sunday of Lent Year C
March
- March 30, 2025 Fourth Sunday of Lent Year C
- March 23, 2025 Third Sunday of Lent Year C
- March 16, 2025 Second Sunday of Lent Year C
- March 9, 2025 First Sunday of Lent Year C
- March 2, 2025 Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
February
- February 23 2025 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
- February 16 2025 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
- February 9 2025 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
- February 2 2025 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
January
- January 26 2025 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
- January 19 2025 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
- January 12 2025 The Baptism of the Lord Year C
- January 5, 2025 The Epiphany of the Lord Year C
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December
- December 29, 2024 Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Year C
- December 22, 2024 Fourth Sunday of Advent Year C
- December 15, 2024 Third Sunday of Advent Year C
- December 8, 2024 Second Sunday of Advent Year C
- December 1, 2024 First Sunday of Advent Year C
November
- November 24, 2024 The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe - Year B
- November 17, 2024 Thirty-third Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
- November 10, 2024 Thirty-second Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
- November 3, 2024 Thirty-first Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
October
- October 27, 2024 Thirtieth Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
- October 20, 2024 Twenty-ninth Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
- October 13, 2024 Twenty-eighth Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
- October 6, 2024 Twenty-seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
September
- September 29, 2024 Twenty-sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
- September 22, 2024 Twenty-fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
- September 15, 2024 Twenty-fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
- September 8, 2024 Twenty-third Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
- September 1, 2024 Twenty-second Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
August
- August 25, 2024 Twenty-first Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
- August 18, 2024 Twenty Sunday of Easter Year B
- August 11, 2024 Nineteenth Sunday of Easter Year B
- August 4, 2024 Eighteenth Sunday of Easter Year B
July
- July 28, 2024 Seventeenth Sunday of Easter Year B
- July 21, 2024 Sixteenth Sunday of Easter Year B
- July 14, 2024 Fifteenth Sunday of Easter Year B
- July 07, 2024 Fourteenth Sunday of Easter Year B
June
- June 26, 2024 Thirteenth Sunday of Easter Year B
- June 23, 2024 Twelfth Sunday of Easter Year B
- June 16, 2024 Eleventh Sunday of Easter Year B
- June 9, 2024 Tenth Sunday of Easter Year B
- June 2, 2024 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Year B
May
- May 26, 2024 The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Year B
- May 19, 2024 Pentecost Sunday of Easter Year B
- May 12, 2024 Seventh Sunday of Easter Year B
- May 5, 2024 Fifth Sunday of Easter Year B
April
- April 28, 2024 Fifth Sunday of Easter Year B
- April 21, 2024 Fourth Sunday of Easter Year B
- April 14, 2024 Third Sunday of Easter Year B
- April 7, 2024 Second Sunday of Easter Sunday of Divine Mercy Year B
March
- March 31, 2024 Easter Sunday Resurrection of the Lord Year B
- March 24, 2024 Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
- March 17, 2024 Fourth Sunday of Lent Year B
- March 10, 2024 Third Sunday of Lent Year B
- March 3, 2024 Third Sunday of Lent Year B
February
- February 25, 2024 Second Sunday of Lent Year B
- February 18, 2024 First Sunday of Lent Year B
- February 11, 2024 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B
- February 4, 2024 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B
January
- January 28, 2024 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B
- January 21, 2024 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B
- January 14, 2024 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B
- January 7, 2024 The Epiphany of The Lord Year B