The major themes of the Book of Wisdom are the splendor of God’s wisdom and the futility of human wisdom in relation to divine wisdom; and the splendor of the law that was given to God’s people through the events of the Exodus.
Our first reading this week is from the Book of Sirach, which is also known in our scriptures as the Book of Ecclesiasticus.
Our first reading this week comes from the last chapter of the Book of Isaiah and very probably cannot be attributed to Isaiah himself.
When considering the prophets of the Old Testament, there is an old saying that applies to them: “They bring comfort to the afflicted, and affliction to the comfortable.” We see the truth of that statement in our first reading. Jeremiah’s prophecy had so disturbed King Zedekiah and his princes that they threw Jeremiah into an empty well to die there.
As our first reading makes reference to the Passover (known beforehand to our fathers), it also makes reference to the Exodus which was initiated by the first Passover.
Well, are you depressed after our first reading from Ecclesiastes? Ecclesiastes says that everything in this life is vanity, a chase after wind.
This Sunday’s first reading from Genesis follows directly after last Sunday’s first reading and continues the story; this time leading to the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah.
Our first reading is an ancient one from the book of Genesis and probably dates to the 9th or 10th century B.C. The majority of the stories we read in the books of Genesis and Exodus come from oral traditions…
Our first reading comes from the Book of Deuteronomy and there is a fascinating history to that book. In the Jewish tradition, Deuteronomy is the last book of the Torah (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy) and Torah is a Hebrew word that means “teaching.”
Isaiah is arguably the greatest of Israel’s prophets and he appeared at a critical period of Israel’s history; the second half of the 8th century B.C.
Praise be Jesus Christ! Praise be His holy name. Praise Him who was, is, and is to come. Praise Him for His relentless pursuit of us! Praise him for His constant love and discipline. Praise Him always. Thank You Lord for teaching us. Thank You, God, for putting up...
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading 1: Mal 3:19-20a Reading 2: 2 Thes 3:7-12 Gospel: Lk 21:5-19 The Book of Malachi is the final book in the Old Testament and Jewish tradition considers Malachi to be the last of the prophets. “Malachi” is a pseudonym for the...
Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading 1: 2 Mc 7:1-2, 9-14 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 17:1, 5-6, 8, 15 Reading 2: 2 Thes 2:16-3:5 Gospel: Lk 20:27-38 There is a shorter form of the gospel that may be proclaimed this week, but I have eliminated it above to save some...
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading 1: Sir 35:12-14, 16-18 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 34:2-3, 17-18, 19, 23 Reading 2: 2 Tm 4:6-8, 16-18 Gospel: Lk 18:9-14 Our first reading this Sunday is from the Book of Sirach, also known as the Book of Ecclesiasticus....
God is so good. He is constant. He is all-loving, all-knowing, all-merciful! He is God; His justice is perfect. His will is perfect. His ways are perfect. His timing is perfect. His discipline is perfect. I am not consistent. I am not all-loving; I am not all-knowing....
Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading 1: Ex 17:8-13 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 121:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 Reading 2: 2 Tm 3:14-4:2 Gospel: Lk 18:1-8 The name “Amalek” could refer to an individual; the leader of the people who attacked Israel in our first reading today....
Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading 1: 2 Kgs 5:14-17 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4 Reading 2: 2 Tm 2:8-13 Gospel: Lk 17:11-19 Interestingly, the golden thread of this week’s readings is pointed out most clearly in the Responsorial Psalm: “The Lord...
Praise be Jesus Christ! His is the Name above all Names, the King of Kings, the Lord of Lords. To Him be the glory! He is almighty, all - powerful, all - knowing. His Kingdom has no end. Thank You, God, for all thy benefits! Thank You for Your holy saints, Your...
Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading 1: Hab 1:2-3; 2:2-4 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 Reading 2: 2 Tm 1:6-8, 13-14 Gospel: Lk 17:5-10 Habakkuk was a prophet of the southern kingdom of Judah long after the northern Kingdom of Israel was destroyed...
Praise be Jesus Christ! Praise be His most Holy and Sacred Heart! God, You are good! You are all-knowing, all-powerful, all-loving. You know when we sit and when we stand. You read our hearts, write Your laws onto them, and continually mold them to make them like...
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
