The Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time encourages us to place our trust in God, especially when we face difficulties, opposition, or fear.
The first reading from the Book of Jeremiah presents the prophet Jeremiah experiencing rejection and hostility because of his faithfulness to God’s message. Surrounded by enemies and feeling isolated, Jeremiah nevertheless places his trust in the Lord, confident that God is with him and will deliver him.
The second reading from St Paul’s Letter to the Romans reflects on the contrast between Adam and Christ. Through Adam, sin and death entered the world, but through Jesus Christ, God’s grace and gift of salvation have been offered to all.
The Gospel from Matthew continues Jesus’ instruction to His disciples as He prepares them for their mission. He tells them not to be afraid of those who may oppose or persecute them. Jesus reassures them that God knows every detail of their lives, even the number of hairs on their heads, and that they are of great value in His sight. He calls them to trust in God’s care and to boldly acknowledge their faith before others.
Today’s readings invite us to overcome fear through trust in God. Like Jeremiah, we may encounter difficulties when living out our faith, but we are reminded that God stands beside us. Like the disciples, we are called to witness to Christ with courage and confidence.
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Mass Times
Weekday Masses: 10.00am every morning
Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil 5.00pm & Sunday 11.00am
Confessions: Saturday 4.15 -4.40pm by arrangement here
News and Updates
12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
JESUIT YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES - offer a programme of activities every Sunday at 7pm at the Ignatian Spritituality Center. www.staloysiusglasgow.org/yam/
NEW READERS - New readers required, even if you can’t commit to read every week at Mass, please see Maureen McGeeney with your availability and she will slot you in.
MEN OF ST JOSEPH - This is a prayer fellowship open to men 18 and over. They meet for Lectio Divina and Rosary 1st Thursday of each month at 7.30pm in the Ogilvie Center - 25 Rose St., Glasgow, G3 6RE. Email: themosj.scotland@gmail.com
YOUTH EVENTS - Please have a look at the various youth events listed on the Archdiocesan Youth website www.rcagyouth.co.uk
We, the parishioners of St. Joseph’s Cumbernauld, following the example of our Patron and Protector, believe that each member is called to ownership, discipleship, and evangelisation to our parish and local community.
The parish is a community of God’s people centered on the word of God and the Eucharist:
where all seek to be loving and caring, welcoming, forgiving, serving and healing;
where the poor can go for help, the lonely for company and the sorrowing for comfort;
where, with obedience to our own faith and respect for other faiths, we seek unity with all;
where, in a spirit of mission, we aim to promote God’s glory throughout the world;
where there is a passion for justice and peace;
where, as stewards of creation, we care and protect the environment locally and globally; and,
where Christ is the way and the truth and the life.
We do all of this as members of the Catholic community within the
Archdiocese of Glasgow and the universal Church.