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September: A Month of Reflection and Renewal

               This Week's Letter From Father

Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time A     

September 6, 2026

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Eric Hoffer remarked, “It is easier to love humanity as a whole than to love one’s neighbor.” But as Christians, we are not only to love our neighbors, people who dress like us, think like us, share common beliefs, but all people. We are all children of the same God, and our vocation, regardless of our profession, is to love and help others.

Our first reading comes from the letter of St. Paul to the Romans (Romans 13:8-10), where he instructs us: “Owe no debt to anyone except the debt that obligates us to love one another.” According to Paul, “Love never does any wrong to the neighbor; therefore, love is the fulfillment of the law.”

In our lives, the only true debt we have is to love and to be a source of Christ-like compassion for others. We should strive to promote the common good and well-being of every individual. It is clear that those who love others as they love themselves would never harm another human being. Only those with a distorted self-image, misguided national sentiments, and an exaggerated sense of nationalism, often fueled by their political leaders, are capable of not only harming, but also killing others.

When we love others as we cherish ourselves, we pave the way for kindness and understanding, making harm unthinkable. Together, we must champion love, compassion, and empathy as the path to a happy world.

Love is an ongoing adventure. It’s never-ending and open-ended, and we can never fully repay it.

According to St. Therese of Lisieux, “Love is the vocation that encompasses all others.” We cultivate our love for others through patience, which means tolerating people’s shortcomings, weaknesses, and finding encouragement even in the smallest signs of their good qualities.

Caring for others isn’t just a vague feeling; it’s a tangible way we can show God’s love in action.

Dorotheos of Gaza beautifully expressed that our connection with others deepens our bond with God. “The more one is united with his neighbor, the more one is united with God.”

As we navigate our relationships, it’s essential to reflect on our imperfections. This self-awareness helps us cultivate compassion for others. Martin Buber wisely reminded us that we know our shortcomings best, yet we embrace ourselves with love. “There is no one who knows your many faults better than you. Yet you love yourself despite them. Therefore, you must love your neighbor, no matter how many faults you notice in them.” Let’s extend that same warmth to our neighbors, celebrating their uniqueness. By fostering understanding, we can build a more caring, connected community together.
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Thank you, Trish Reichert, for the amazing salmon, couscous, and sweet potato dinner. Your thoughtfulness truly shone through, and I relished every delightful bite.

Thanks a bunch, Annmarie Maxim. The chicken parmigiana with pasta was absolutely delightful. I really appreciate it.

Exciting news. We’re thrilled to announce that our air-conditioning units in the Parish Hall will be replaced very soon. We’ve officially placed the order for the new units.

You are invited to our first Zumba fundraiser, featuring Zumba classes and light refreshments. Proceeds will benefit our Sunday School programs. Please find information and the registration form in the bulletin.

With prayers,


Fr. Ryszard

Welcome Message

Greetings in Christ Jesus!

Whether you are just visiting for a short while, have moved here and are joining our parish, or are returning to your Catholic Faith, on behalf of our parish community, we welcome you to St. Egbert Catholic Church and the beautiful Crystal Coast of North Carolina.

When Jesus was asked which of all the commandments was the greatest, he replied, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.  This is the great, and first commandment. And a second is like it, you shall love your neighbor as yourself.” These two Commandments form the foundation of our mission to Love God, Love Neighbor, and to Share the Good News.