From Father Varghese’s Desk
As we welcome the summer season of 2025, we are reminded of the blessings of sunshine, longer days, and the warmth that fills the air. Yet along with the beauty of the season comes the reality of higher temperatures and humidity, which can at times make us physically uncomfortable. Even so, our hearts should remain focused on the dignity and reverence we bring to the celebration of the Holy Mass.
Summer comfort should never outweigh our call to honor the sacred. When we come to Mass, we enter the house of God, a place of worship and awe. Just as we dress with care and respect for important occasions like weddings, funerals, or special celebrations, so too should we take care in how we present ourselves before the Lord in the Eucharist.
Dressing modestly and appropriately for Mass is not about fashion or formality, it is about reverence. It is a visible expression of the interior attitude of our hearts. We want our appearance to reflect the love, respect, and gratitude we have for God and for one another.
Some may say, “God doesn’t care what I wear.” But Scripture teaches us otherwise. Psalm 96:9 exhorts us, “Worship the Lord in holy attire; tremble before Him, all the earth!” This is not merely about clothing, it is about disposition. Our outward preparation mirrors our inward devotion.
For generations, Christians have upheld the tradition of dressing their best on Sundays as a sign of honor to God. In an age where casualness often creeps into many areas of life, let us not lose sight of the sacred. Let our attire be part of our worship—a silent but powerful testimony that we recognize the sacredness of the moment, the place, and the One we come to receive.
As we enjoy this summer season, let us also hold fast to the deeper gift of our faith. May our reverence, reflected even in how we dress, be a sign of our love for the Lord and our desire to honor Him in all things.
Have a Good Week and God Bless,
Father Varghese
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