2020 archive of Fr. Emery's Blog
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (Spanish) - November 22, 2020
Posted by Marie Meza on 11/19/20
Queridos amigos,Hoy celebramos la solemnidad de nuestro Señor Jesucristo, Rey del Universo. Iglesia y reconocimiento mundial del reinado de Cristo sobre todos los dominios, la solemnidad sigue siendo una invitación para que imitemos las virtudes y características que Jesús muestra en el ejercicio de su reinado.
Primero, Cristo nos ... Read More »
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe - November 22, 2020
Posted by Marie Meza on 11/19/20
Dear friends,
Today we celebrate the solemnity of our Lord Jesus Christ, The King of the Universe. Church and world recognition of the Kingship of Christ over all dominions, the solemnity remains an invitation for us to imitate the virtues and characteristics Jesus displays in the exercise of His Kingship.
First, Christ teaches us humility in the fulfillment of any positions of responsibility. In a world characterized by hunger for recognition and congratulations, Christ teaches us that the value of a human person is not a function of her social rank and/or how much she has achieved. Rather a human person’s worth stems from the difference she makes in the betterment of the world, understanding any responsibility as ministry and mission to fulfill in the footsteps of the Lord, the True King. From his birth in the manger in Bethlehem to his death in complete destitution, Jesus lived the virtue of humility. He shows us that humility is key to ... Read More »
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Spanish) - November 15, 2020
Posted by Marie Meza on 11/12/20
Queridos amigos,
La lectura del evangelio de este fin de semana nos recuerda una verdad audaz: que no somos más que administradores de los dones de Dios por el bien de Su gloria y la salvación del mundo. A medida que se acerca el final del Año Litúrgico, todos ... Read More »
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - November 15, 2020
Posted by Marie Meza on 11/12/20
Dear friends,
This weekend’s gospel reading reminds us one bold truth: that we are but stewards of God’s gifts for the sake of His glory and the salvation of the world. As the end of the Liturgical Year draws near, we are all reminded that our life in this ... Read More »
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Spanish) - September 20, 2020
Posted by Marie Meza on 9/17/20
Queridos amigos,La lectura del Evangelio de hoy nos llama la atención sobre uno de los aspectos más olvidados de nuestra fe, que nos convertimos en cristianos y, por lo tanto, en discípulos con un propósito: participar y participar en la obra de evangelización, la obra de hacer del mundo ... Read More »
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time - September 20, 2020
Posted by Marie Meza on 9/17/20
Dear friends,
Today’s gospel reading brings to our attention one of the most forgotten aspects of our faith, that we become Christians and therefore disciples for a purpose: to partake and participate in the work of evangelization, the work of making the world the kingdom of God. The gospel ... Read More »
23rd Sunday In Ordinary Time (Spanish) - September 13, 2020
Posted by Marie Meza on 9/10/20
Queridos amigos,
¿Qué es el perdón? Esta pregunta puede parecer extraña, pero conlleva una carga o carga enorme. ¿No pronunciamos siempre estas palabras: “te perdono”? Sin embargo, se vuelve un desafío cuando la misma persona a la que le ofrecimos nuestro perdón regresa para lastimarnos nuevamente. Nuestra reacción común ... Read More »
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - September 13, 2020
Posted by Marie Meza on 9/10/20
Dear Friends,
What is forgiveness? This question can seem odd, but it carries with it a huge load or burden. Do not we always utter these words: “I forgive you”? Yet it becomes challenging when the very same person to whom we offered our forgiveness comes back to hurt ... Read More »
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Spanish) - August 30, 2020
Posted by Marie Meza on 8/27/20
Queridos amigos,
La reacción de Pedro en la lectura del Evangelio de hoy es algo que merece atención. Solo ve gloria y éxito en la vida de Cristo, por lo que es impensable para él esperar cualquier tipo de sufrimiento. Al final del día, Jesús es el Rey; ¿Por ... Read More »
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 30, 2020
Posted by Marie Meza on 8/27/20
Dear friends,
Peter’s reaction in today’s gospel reading is something that deserves attention. He sees but glory and success in the life of Christ that it is unthinkable for him to expect any kind of suffering. At the end of the day, Jesus is the King; why would He ... Read More »