Weekly Reflections
Change
"From the cloud came a voice that said, 'This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to Him.'" (MT 17:5)
Strength Against Temptation
"Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil." (MT 4:1)
Foolishness
"Love your enemies, that you be children of your heavenly Father, for he makes the sun rise on the bad and the good." (MT 5:44-45)
Choice
"Amen, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or the smallest part of a letter will pass from the law, until all things have taken place." (MT 5:18)
A Christmas Reprise
"Now, Master, you may let your servant go in peace, according to your word, for my eyes have seen your salvation" (Lk 2:29-30)
Seeking the Light
"Jesus said to them, 'Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.'" (Mt 4:19)
This is My Beloved Son
"Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him." (Mt 3:13)
Welcome Father Alberto Chavez
I am Father Alberto Chavez and I will soon be collaborating with Father Abel and Father Walter, in the community.
Reason to Rejoice
"The wilderness and the parched land will exult; the Arabah will rejoice and bloom." (Is 35:1)
Confidence in the Lord
"The King of the universe will raise us up to live again forever." (2 Mc 7:9)
How God Intends Us to Live
Twenty Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Today’s readings are again directed to believers, communities of faith. As in last week’s reading, Amos confronts us with a condemnation of those whose lives are focused on pleasure and self-absorption. The psalm contrasts that focus with the Lord’s—justice for the oppressed; food the hungry; freedom for captives; sight to the blind; raising of those who are bowed down; loving the just; protecting strangers, orphans, and the widow; and by doing so, thwarting the way of the wicked. Timothy urges the pursuit of righteousness, devotion, faith, love, patience, and gentleness. Luke tells the familiar tale of the wealthy man and the poor beggar at […]
