Sunday, August 24, 2025
Dear brother and sisters,
Many people think that they will be fine simply because they love God and believe in Him. As a result, they keep their relationship with God confined to their hearts and words, but does not extend to their thoughts, actions, or daily lives. They claim to love God but fail to spend time with Him, talk to Him, or follow His teachings. They believe in Him when life is easy, when everything goes according to their plans. But they forget that true love for God requires more. It’s not just about feelings or beliefs, but about loving Him with all their hearts, minds, souls, and strength. They forget that a relationship with God, like any relationship, withers without active care and connection. They forget that actions speak louder than words, and that faith is not just something we profess, but something that must be lived out, in every part of our lives.
Many people believe they are good enough simply because they love others and live peacefully with those around them. They assume that as long as they don’t envy, hate, or harm anyone, they are fulfilling their moral duty. Unfortunately, with that mindset, they often excuse themselves from community gatherings and reach out to others only when they are in need. They turn away from those who long for their presence, their care, or their help. They close their eyes, shut their ears, and ignore invitations to support charitable work or contribute to the common good. Though they claim to love others, their actions often reveal otherwise. They consistently put themselves first, prioritizing their own comfort and interests over the needs of others. They forget that true love is not passive or self-centered, but to present, to serve, and to seek the good of all.
In this weekend’s Gospel, the image of the “narrow door” reminds us of the challenge of truly living out the values of the Kingdom of God. This is not about God being restrictive or exclusionary, but about the effort required to enter into a life of perpetual love, grace, and unity with Him. This passage warns us that the path to the Kingdom is not simply about loving God and others, but about loving God above all else, and loving others as ourselves. It is not about what we say or claim to believe, but how we actually live as true disciples of Christ. This passage also reminds us that it is not the easy or comfortable way that leads us through the narrow door, but the way of effort, sacrifice, and surrender that Jesus Himself walks and invites us to follow. True faith is not just about outward expressions of religion, but about a deep, ongoing relationship with God that reflects a life with repentance, commitment, and transformation, and a jour-ney shaped by His will, His plan, His teachings, and His way. Therefore, we should remember that belonging to a fami-ly, a parish, or any religious group is not enough on its own. Entering through the narrow door means embracing this calling wholeheartedly, with both faith and action. What matters is how we care for, love, and support one another as children of God, brothers and sisters in Christ, and members of His universal Church.
Sincerely yours in Jesus Christ and Our Lady of La Vang!
Reverend Kiet Anh Ta.
List of bulletins 2025
August
- August 24, 2025 Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
- August 17, 2025 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
- August 10, 2025 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
- 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
List of bulletins 2024
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