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e are a Roman Catholic community of believers in Jesus Christ in Lincoln Park and surrounding areas, located in the Diocese of Paterson, New Jersey. Our Bishop is Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney. Please feel free to visit the pages of our Parish site, learn about who we are as a community of faith and the services our parish provides. If you are thinking about moving to the Lincoln Park area, we cordially invite you to make St. Joseph's your parish.
OCTOBER 20, 2024 - 29th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
WHAT'S IN IT FOR US?
Whenever we are faced with having to make adult choices, it is very difficult for us to be totally selfless. We are innately self centered. Subconsciously, at least, we are always asking: "What's in it for us?" Religious decisions are no exception. If we deliberately choose to become disciples of Jesus we too like James and John, might ask: "What reward do you promise us? Will we become powerful and famous?" Jesus doesn't play those kinds of games. He makes it very clear that if we choose to follow Him we are asking to become suffering servants like Him. We will be expected to make ourselves vulnerable and expendable. The only greatness we can expect is to be asked to make great sacrifices and to become heroes through suffering and humiliation.