Love God, Love Others, Share the Good News!

           This Week's Letter From Father

Sixth Sunday of Easter A                       

May 10, 2026
 
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
 
In our Gospel reading from John 14:15-21, we hear Jesus reminding his disciples and us to keep his commandments.
 
When we embrace Jesus’ love, we discover a way to thrive, even when facing challenges as his followers.
 
Embracing Jesus’ teachings can be challenging sometimes, but think about how you lovingly support your wife, children, parents, and significant others with thoughtful gestures. Why not extend that same love and kindness to the Lord? He cares deeply for us, and by doing good for him and keeping his commandments, we open our hearts to more joy and blessings in our lives.
 
We don't need to travel the world to share the Gospel. We can bring God’s love alive in our daily routines and prayers. Think about all the meaningful moments in your schedule of caring for children, supporting elderly parents, cooking meals, attending medical appointments, going to the gym, tending to our gardens, and feeding our feathered friends. Many saints, both religious and lay people, lived quietly, making a difference in their small circles. Their dedication to everyday tasks, paired with heartfelt prayer, guided their paths to holiness. Let us enrich our daily lives through prayer, as they did, and continue to do so.
 
We are never alone. Just as Jesus promised, the Holy Spirit, our Paraclete and Spirit of truth, is always with us.
 
Our second reading (1 Peter 3:15-16) reminds us to “sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope, but do it with gentleness and reverence.”
 
When we embrace Christ in our hearts and sanctify him, his light brightens our
lives, inspiring others to learn more about our faith.
 
While explaining how our faith provides hope and strength, we must respect others’ diverse beliefs, including those who have no belief. We should avoid hostile arguments with them, as intolerance harms both individuals and communities.
 
Choosing kindness over conflict fosters understanding and harmony, helping us build a lively, vibrant, connected community that beautifully reflects the essence of God’s love and compassion.
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May is a beautiful time to honor the Blessed Mother Mary. Throughout this month, let us pray the Litany of Loreto to feel her closeness and love. The titles and invocations in the Litany remind us of her holiness, motherly spirit, and queenly majesty. This litany takes its name from the Shrine of Our Lady of Loreto in Italy.
 
St. Therese of Lisieux said, “I do not tremble when I see my weaknesses, for the treasures of a mother belong also to her child, and I am thy child, O dear Mother Mary.”
 
A heartfelt thank you to Michele Roberts and our dedicated catechists for catechizing our children and adults. It’s been a truly wonderful year of learning and shared growth in faith. I appreciate you all.
 
I had a delightful dinner with the Walking in Purpose Ministry, led by Adel Olsen. The ladies prepared a variety of dishes to share. It was a wonderful evening. Thank you, Ladies.
 
Thank you, Chris Kline, for the potato leek soup. It was absolutely delicious, and I appreciate your thoughtfulness.
 
Geese inspire us with their marital fidelity, family unity, and strong protective bonds. During a recent walk, I was delighted to see a loving Canadian goose couple nurturing their adorable, five fluffy goslings. What a wonderful sight.
 
Today is Mother’s Day. Let us honor our mothers, grandmothers, and godmothers, both living and deceased, as well as expectant mothers, and all women who nurture children in their care. May this special day bring you endless joy and countless blessings as we celebrate love and gratitude together.
 
Happy Mother’s Day,

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.