Individuals are conditioned by the society they live in and, therefore, the crimes of particular individuals disclose the corruption within society. In any society, only a few individuals are guilty of serious sin, but all of society is responsible because it is too often indifferent to that sin and fails to make it apparent that sinful behavior is unacceptable.
Christianity has been anticipating Jesus’ return for over 2000 years, which leads one to wonder how many no longer believe in His return, so they conduct their lives as in darkness rather than as in daylight. But Jesus assures us that He will return, and he will come like a “thief in the night,” when we least expect Him.
As St. Paul reminds us elsewhere: It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. Therefore, be prepared! “By your perseverance (and witness) you will secure your lives.”
So the message of our readings this week is the Resurrection and the afterlife in heaven we all pray for. But it’s not an automatic for us. We have to bear witness to our faith in Christ and defend it. Otherwise, we may hear what the last son said before he died: “But for you, there will be no resurrection to life.”
Humility before God means that we recognize ourselves as God’s creation; we are the clay, not the potter. Everything we have comes from God, even our next breath.
“But when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?” Our world is full of dishonesty and sinfulness and we, as societies in both the United States and in nations around the world, have become complacent.
There are only two groups of people in the Old Testament: there are the Jews; and everyone else. And everyone else is a Gentile.
The Book of Habakkuk is very short, only three chapters in length, but it is a rich prophecy concerning the impending doom of Judah at the hands of the Babylonians. Unfortunately, we are getting only a very small portion of that prophecy in this reading.
Our readings this week deal, not only with social justice, but also with the culture of indifference. Read more in our latest blog post.
Amos was an 8th century B.C. prophet of the northern Kingdom of Israel, as opposed to the southern Kingdom of Judah, and is often referred to as “the prophet of social justice.” He is the earliest of the prophets with a book in his name.
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading 1: Is 8:23—9:3 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14 Reading 2: 1 Cor 1:10-13, 17 Gospel: MT 4:12-23 Once again, there is a shorter form of the gospel that may be proclaimed this week, but I have eliminated it above to save space....
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading 1: Is 49:3, 5-6 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10 Reading 2: 1 Cor 1:1-3 Gospel: Jn 1:29-34 We are now entering the Liturgical Season of Ordinary Time. But “Ordinary” does not imply; “Ho-Hum, Ordinary.” In Ordinary...
The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord Reading 1: IS 42:1-4, 6-7 Responsorial Psalm: PS 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10 Reading 2: ACTS 10:34-38 Gospel: MT 3:13-17 This week we celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, which is also the first Sunday in Ordinary Time....
The Epiphany of the Lord Reading 1: Is 60:1-6 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13. Reading 1: 1 Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6 Gospel: Mt 2:1-12 A dictionary definition of the word “Epiphany” would be something like: “A usually sudden manifestation or perception of the...
The Octave Day of Christmas Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God Reading 1: Nm 6:22-27 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8 Reading 2: Gal 4:4-7 Gospel: Lk 2:16-21 This Sunday, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of...
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Reading 1: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5. Reading 2: Col 3:12-21 Gospel: Mt 2:13-15, 19-23 This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph and the theme of family...
Praise be Jesus Christ! Praise be His most holy name. Praise Him now and always. Praise Him for all He is, was, and is to come. Praise Him who is Lord of Lord, King of Kings, Mighty, Counselor, Bread of Life. Thank You God for all thy benefits. Thank You for the rain,...
Fourth Sunday of Advent Reading 1: Is 7:10-14 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Reading 2: Rom 1:1-7 Gospel: Mt 1:18-24 Our first reading this week comes from chapter 7 of Isaiah and the interpretations and commentaries on this passage seem to have no end. But...
Third Sunday of Advent Reading 1: Is 35:1-6a, 10 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10 Reading 2: Jas 5:7-10 Gospel: Mt 11:2-11 Individuals are conditioned by the society they live in and, therefore, the crimes of particular individuals disclose the corruption...
First Sunday of Advent Reading 1: Is 2:1-5 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 122: 1-2, 3-4, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 Reading 2: Rom 13:11-14 Gospel: Mt 24:37-44 This Sunday, we begin the Extraordinary Liturgical Season of Advent and the beginning of a year of Cycle A Sunday readings. This...
Para el segundo año de preparación sacramental, los padres siguen siendo los primeros maestros de la fe (CCC n.º 2226). Este es un rol continuo tanto para los padres como para la vida de los estudiantes.
La preparación sacramental se llevará a cabo una vez al mes. Se pide a las familias que asistan semanalmente a la misa dominical, compartan el Evangelio en casa, participen en un retiro, recen el Rosario y que los padres asistan a una charla mensual con nuestro querido sacerdote.
Se ponen recursos a disposición de los padres, especialmente en lo relativo a la misa. Se pide a los estudiantes que traigan un misal para que lo firmen al finalizar la misa de su elección (sábado o domingo).
A continuación, se presentan las fechas de las charlas dirigidas a los padres. Los estudiantes asistirán a clases en un aula en la misma fecha y horario: de 6:30 p. m. a 8:00 p. m.
Se realizarán evaluaciones a los estudiantes; por favor, consulten las Pautas Sacramentales.
La preparación para la Primera Reconciliación y la Primera Comunión está abierta a todos los jóvenes bautizados - a partir del segundo grado escolar - que cumplan con los siguientes requisitos del programa:
El Párroco, el Coordinador de Preparación Sacramental y los padres determinarán conjuntamente la disposición del niño - tanto catequética como espiritual - para recibir los sacramentos.
For year 2, sacramental preparation, parents are still the first teachers of faith CCC#2226. This is an ongoing role for the parents and for the students' lives.
Sacramental preparation would be once a month. Families are asked to attend weekly Sunday mass, share the Gospel at home, participate in a retreat, pray the Rosary, and have parents attend a monthly talk with our beloved priest.
Resources are available to parents, especially for Mass. Students are asked to bring a Mass book to be signed by the end of the Mass of their choice (Saturday or Sunday).
Here are the dates for parent talks. The students will be in a classroom setting on the same date and time: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Evaluations will be held for students, please refer to the Sacrament Guidelines.
First Reconciliation and First Communion preparation is open to all baptized youth, second grade or older, who meet the following program requirements:
The Pastor, Sacramental Preparation Coordinator, and the parents together determine the child’s readiness, both catechetical and spiritual, to receive the sacraments.
Last year, first-year families followed the new Faith at Home curriculum. Even though we have a lot to grow in, we are very happy that our families have completed the year and are now practicing their faith and following a new way of life.
Faith at Home is a new program where our families do not have to come in person weekly, but once a month. Families are asked to attend weekly Sunday mass, share the Gospel at home, participate in a retreat, pray the Rosary, and have parents attend a monthly talk with our beloved priest.
Resources are available to parents, especially for Mass. Students are asked to bring a Mass book with them to be signed by the end of any Mass of their choice (Saturday or Sunday).
Here are the dates for parent talks. The students will be in a classroom setting on the same date and time:
April 20th from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
