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Seventh Sunday After Pentecost
Matthew 9: 27-35
A Pastor in a certain church one Sunday morning posed a unique challenge to his congregation. He brought in a plank of wood about four inches wide and long enough to cross from front to back over the distance of seven or eight pews. He asked for a volunteer to walk its length. A young man stood up, was helped onto the narrow plank, and successfully traversed it. Then, with some rigging, the Pastor hoisted the plank about six feet from the ceiling with no other support than the ropes holding it on each end. This time, no one volunteered to walk the plank.
Why the reluctance? The plank is the same. The muscles are the same. The mind is the same. The distance across is the same. The will is the same. It is the lack of safe support which is the big difference. When the plank was close to the floor, there was no hesitation because the young man had safety. When he had to walk on his own higher up, however, without support, he became anxious and hesitant with uncertainty.
Life itself is often like those two sets of circumstances. When we have something solid under our feet, we walk the narrow way without concern. It is when there is nothing underneath that we become panicky. When our minds have nothing to feed upon except our own states of mind, we lose our balance. But when we know we are supported by a solid foundation of divine truth outside ourselves, we gather confidence and courage.
This was the challenging question our Lord asked of the two blind men in today’s gospel (Matt. 9:27-35), “Do you believe?” They answered without hesitation, “Yes, Lord.” And He replied, “Let it be done to you according to your faith.”
Faith is the support we have when our lives become insecure, anxious, and we feel threatened by circumstances which blind our way. Faith comes to us, as it did to the two blind men, when we have to ask ourselves, “Do I believe God can do this for me?”
Faith in the plan of God for our lives allows us to take that narrow path which may seem unsure because the way is made secure not by our own resources but by the power of God.
Rev. John T. Sekellick
(Matt. 7:20).
In the Gospel Reading for St. John (17:1-13) we have one of the most intimate sections of his Gospel. It is the prayer of Jesus as He looks back over His ministry. He also used all the opportunities the Lord gives us by always living in the future. “Tomorrow, I will get down to my spiritual life.” “Tomorrow, I will start spending more time with my family.” “Tomorrow, we’ll reconcile.”
This Epistle Reading is a real warning to us to be honest with God and ourselves as well as to constantly make the effort to be active members of the Body of the Christ, the Church!
(By Fr. John Mack)
April 26, 2026
Sunday of The Paralytic Man
Divine Liturgies
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Sundays: 10:00 AM
Day of Week Feast Days: 6:30 PM
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Founded on Christmas Day—January 7, 1925—Saints Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church has been both a witness to and an active participant in the rich history of Warren, Ohio. Many of our parishioners, descended from founding families, and have established deep roots in the community. At the same time, we are blessed to welcome new families from diverse cultural and religious traditions. This growing diversity truly reflects the beauty of the universal Church.
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Saints Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church is a member of the Byzantine Catholic Metropolitan Church of Pittsburgh who through the Holy Spirit is called to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ. As a community and family, we grow in faith and in the image and likeness of God by dedicating ourselves to welcoming, celebrating and caring for all of God’s people.
Mysteries
Byzantine Rite Mysteries are foundational to our faith. Have questions? A brief overview is provided for each Mystery along with actionable requirements for each.
- The Holy Mystery of Reconciliation (Confession)
- The Holy Eucharist (Communion)
- The Holy Mystery of Baptism (Christening)
- Chrismation The Seal of The Holy Spirit (Confirmation)
- The Holy Mystery of Matrimony (Crowning Ceremony)
- Anointing of The Sick
- Christian Burial According to The Byzantine Rite Tradition
Pastoral Services
Pastoral Services are often time-sensitive concerns. Please contact the office to make an appointment with Father Miron.
- Spiritual Direction
- Parish Membership
- Baptisim (Godparents/Sponsor Letters)
- Reconcilliation (Confession)
- Anointing
- Visitation of the Sick
- Funerals
Rectory Office Hours
We are happy to welcome you and assist you with any parish needs. Lisa Mosko is in the Parish Office from 11:30 am–2:30 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Father Miron is available at other days and times by scheduled appointment.
Rectory Office: 330-372-1875
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