A Note From Father Tito

Dear Gene, Jesus does not measure our lives by days and nights. He measures it by our intentions. He loves sinners and we are all sinners one way or another. He did not make us perfect, and he knows it. It is true that he told us to for any infraction big or small we have to make up for it somehow. But he ignores most of our infractions… using an act of contrition should be enough. He does not expect us to go overboard. St. Paul was murdering Christians but he forgave him and he paid for it by his actions after conversion. Pride in this situation has nothing to do with inventing sins…but an honest evaluation of all our actions. Saintly ways are simple, never hurt anyone’s feelings or reputation.

Jesus loves sinners provided they eliminate sin.

Love

Fr. Tito


Here is a response to “20/20 Hindsight” from Fr Tito Summut the priest that was stationed at the Newman Center during my collage days. He also officiated at our wedding over 40 years ago. He has retired and returned to Malta, his home. I always enjoy his insightful responses and I don’t think he would mind if I shared this one with you. I especially like the part about Jesus loving sinners…that is very reassuring to me. I also like the simple ways…I can really get into that. Hope this will inspire you as it did me.

Happy Easter

Gene Jeansonne
4/12/2009