The Book of Daniel may appear to be prophetic in nature, but it is actually an example of a literary genre known as “Apocalyptic,” which was popular during the period from about 200 B.C. to 100 A.D. This was a time of stress and persecution for Jews and, later, for Christians.
In today’s first reading, God appears to Solomon in a dream, saying He will give him anything Solomon asks for. Solomon answers God in a fascinating way.
The very beginning and the very end of our Gospel today, that being the Gospel Acclamation: “Blessed are you Father, Lord of Heaven and Earth; you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the kingdom” and the very end of Matthews Gospel: “Whoever has ears ought to hear,” both should leave us wondering if we are little enough and do we hear what Jesus is trying to tell us.
Our first reading from 2nd Kings is an interesting story about the prophet Elisha and a Shunammite woman who showed him hospitality. On the surface, it would appear that the golden thread this week is hospitality, but it goes deeper than that.
The mystery of the Holy Trinity is the central mystery of our faith, but it is a mystery that is beyond human reason. We cannot understand the Trinity intellectually; we can only grasp the concept of one God in three persons through faith.
I sometimes wonder why Jesus uses the examples He does in his parables and why the Bible can appear so tedious to read through in some parts (see 1 Chronicles).
Once again, our first reading this week comes from St. Luke’s: “The Acts of the Apostles” rather than from the Old Testament, as is the case on most Sundays.
Divine Mercy Sunday was established by Pope John Paul II on April 30, 2000, in recognition of visions received by Sr. Faustina Kowalska of Poland in the 1930’s in which Jesus promised an overflow of Divine Mercy on the Sunday after Easter.
On Palm Sunday, we first have a processional gospel of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem from the Gospel of Matthew, readings from Isaiah and Philippians, and the Passion of Christ according to Matthew. There is far too much to comment on, but I’ll try to give you my “readers digest version.”
For those unfamiliar with the stories of King David, David was actually the second king of Israel. Saul was anointed by Samuel as the first king, but Saul fell out of favor with God and was rejected by God as king. That brings us to our reading wherein Samuel is commanded by God to anoint David as Saul’s successor.
A Reflection on the Readings for the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 21st, 2024 Reading 1: Jer 23:1-6 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 23:1-3, 3-4, 5, 6 Reading 2: Eph 2:13-18 Gospel: Mk 6:30-34 Jeremiah lived at a time of crisis for the Jewish people. He was born about...
A Reflection on the readings for the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 30th, 2024 Reading 1: Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11, 12, 13 Reading 2: 2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15 Gospel: Mk 5:21-43 or 5:21-24, 35b-43 The Book of Wisdom comes late...
A Reflection on the Readings for the Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 9, 2024 Reading 1: Gn 3:9-15 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 Reading 2: 2 Cor 4:13—5:1 Gospel: Mk 3:20-35 Our first reading is the Genesis account of “Original Sin” or “The Fall of...
Reading 1: Ex 24:3-8 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 116:12-13, 15-16, 17-18 Reading 2: Heb 9:11-15 Alleluia: Jn 6:51 Gospel: Mk 14:12-16, 22-26 This Sunday we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, also known as Corpus Christi Sunday. It is the...
First Reading: Dt 4:32-34, 39-40 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 33:4-5, 6, 9, 18-19, 20, 22 Second Reading: Rom 8:14-17 Alleluia: Rv 1:8 Gospel: Mt 28:16-20 The Holy Trinity is a mystery of faith that is inaccessible to reason alone. It is a mystery that cannot be...
A Reflection on the Readings for the 6th Sunday of Easter, May 5, 2024 Reading 1: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4 Reading 2: 1 Jn 4:7-10 Gospel: Jn 15:9-17 As mentioned previously, it is in the season of Easter that our readings each...
A Reflection on the Readings for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, April 28, 2024 Reading 1: Acts 9:26-31 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 22:26-27, 28, 30, 31-32 Reading 2: 1 Jn 3:18-24 Alleluia: Jn 15:4a, 5b Gospel:Jn 15:1-8 Chapter 9 of St. Luke’s “The Acts of the Apostles” tells...
Praise You God! You are Holy, Mighty, Merciful, All Knowing, Ever Present, for You are God! You know our comings and our goings, our joy and our sorrow. You know every hair on our heads, for we were wonderfully and fearfully made by You, our Creator. Thank You Lord...
A Reflection on the Readings for the Fourth Sunday of Lent, April 21, 2024 Reading 1: Acts 4:8-12 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29 Reading 2: 1 Jn 3:1-2 Alleluia: Jn 10:1 Gospel: Jn 10:11-18 This Sunday, the Fourth Sunday of Easter, is also known...
A Reflection on the Readings for the Second Sunday of Easter, April 7, 2024 (Divine Mercy Sunday) Reading 1: Acts 4:32-35 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 Reading 2: 1 Jn 5:1-6 Gospel: Jn 20:19-31 The first thing we should notice about our readings for...
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
