My Dear Friends: As we continue this month of November dedicated to prayer for our faithful departed, I offer you this reflection on today’s readings given 12 years ago by our dearly departed Pope Benedict XVI. I ask you to pay particular attention to the second reading today: The Biblical Readings of this Sunday’s Liturgy …
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Special thanks to our Parish Fair Presenting Sponsor, Casa Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, for their generous support! Ride Bracelets and Food Tickets Pre-Sale Tuesday, December 3rd is the last day to take advantage of the Fair Pre-Sale with an opportunity to get 3-day ride bracelets (only available during pre-sale) or 1-Day bracelets and Food …
Mis queridos amigos, En el evangelio de hoy, Jesús les dice a los discípulos: “No llames a nadie en la tierra tu padre”. No lo dice literalmente, porque simplemente está advirtiendo a los discípulos sobre el sentimiento de superioridad que los fariseos habían adquirido sobre todos los títulos que les gustaba que se les llamara. …
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My Dear Friends: In today’s gospel, Jesus tells the disciples, “Call no one on earth your father.” He does not mean this literally, for he is simply warning the disciples about the feeling of superiority that the Pharisees had gotten over all the titles they enjoyed being called. For me, the title “father” has never …
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Mis queridos amigos, La tradición católica de ofrecer Misas por nuestros seres queridos particularmente los que han fallecido se puede trazar a los inicios de la Iglesia Católica. En la Eucaristía nosotros nos unimos de una manera única con los fieles difuntos y con la comunión de los santos. ¿Por qué ofrecemos Misas por nuestros seres queridos? Miremos al Catecismo …
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My Dear Friends: The Catholic tradition of offering Masses for our loved ones, especially those who have died, can be traced to the beginnings of the Catholic Church. In the Eucharist we are united in a unique way with the faithful departed and the Communion of Saints. Why do we offer Masses for our loved …
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Mis Queridos Amigos: Hoy celebramos la Jornada Mundial de las Misiones que este año cae el 22 de octubre que normalmente es la fiesta de nuestro querido Papa San Juan Pablo II. En el domingo de las misiones del 1997, Juan Pablo declaro a Santa Teresita del Niño Jesus una doctora de la iglesia. Pienso …
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My Dear Friends: Today we celebrate World Mission Sunday which falls on October 22 which would normally be the feast day of our beloved Pope St. John Paul II. On this Mission Sunday back in 1997, he proclaimed our patroness, St. Therese of Lisieux, a doctor of the church. I thought it was only appropriate …
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