2020 archive of Fr. Emery's Blog
5th Sunday in Lent (Spanish) - March 29, 2020
Posted by Marie Meza on 3/26/20
Queridos amigos,
Las lecturas de hoy dejan en claro que nos acercamos al final de la Cuaresma. En la historia de Lázaro, Juan nos da muchos detalles sobre la Pasión y Resurrección de Jesús. Primero, señala a Thomas, quien le recuerda al Señor que morirán si regresan a Judea. ... Read More »
5th Sunday in Lent - March 29, 2020
Posted by Marie Meza on 3/26/20
Dear friends,
Today’s readings make it clear that we draw near the end of Lent. In the story of Lazarus, John gives us many details about Jesus’ Passion and Resurrection. First, he points to Thomas who reminds the Lord that they will die if the go back to Judea. ... Read More »
4th Sunday in Lent (Spanish) - March 22, 2020
Posted by Marie Meza on 3/19/20
Queridos amigos,
Hoy es el cuarto domingo de Cuaresma, llamado comúnmente domingo de Laetare. Estamos invitados a alegrarnos porque nuestra salvación está más cerca que nunca. El Señor que tomó sobre él nuestro quebrantamiento está ganando los poderes de las tinieblas.
Una pregunta, sin embargo, ¿cómo podemos alegrarnos al ... Read More »
4th Sunday in Lent - March 22, 2020
Posted by Marie Meza on 3/19/20
Dear friends,
Today is the Fourth Sunday of Lent, common called Laetare Sunday. We are invited to rejoice because our salvation is nearer than ever. The Lord who took upon him our brokenness is winning over the powers of darkness.
One question though, how can one rejoice as we ... Read More »
1st Sunday in Lent (Spanish) - March 1, 2020
Posted by Marie Meza on 2/28/20
Queridos amigos,
Una abuela estaba charlando con su nieto, compartiendo con él los recuerdos de su tiempo. Una cosa de la que estaba tan orgullosa era su fe y todo lo que la rodeaba. Un día llama a su nieto y comienza la nueva historia.
Johnny, ya sabes, de todo el ... Read More »
1st Sunday in Lent - March 1, 2020
Posted by Marie Meza on 2/28/20
Dear friends,
A grand mother was chatting with her little grandson, sharing with him the memories of her time. One thing she was so proud of was her faith and all that surrounded it. One day she calls her grandson and starts the new story.
Johnny, you know, of ... Read More »
7th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Spanish) - February 23, 2020
Posted by Marie Meza on 2/21/20
Queridos amigos,
Todos tenemos algunas referencias a las que recurrir cuando se trata del poder de las oraciones. En nuestras conversaciones, nombramos a personas poderosas con respecto a las diferentes señales que Dios realiza a través de su ministerio de oración. Sin embargo, muy pocas veces meditamos y preguntamos por qué ... Read More »
7th Sunday in Ordinary Time - February 23, 2020
Posted by Marie Meza on 2/21/20
Dear friends,
We all have some references to make to whenever we share stories about the power of prayers. In our talks, we name so and so as powerful people with regards to different signs God realizes through their ministry of prayer. However, very seldom do we ponder and ... Read More »
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Spanish) - February 9, 2020
Posted by Marie Meza on 2/07/20
Queridos amigos,
Hoy, mientras leo el evangelio y medito en él, me viene a la mente mi propia historia. Mi padre tiene presión arterial alta y se le puso una dieta libre de sal. Un día, como el fútbol era mi "tándem Achille", me salteé la comida y decidí ... Read More »
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time - February 9, 2020
Posted by Marie Meza on 2/07/20
Dear friends,
Today, as I read the gospel and meditate on it, my own story comes to mind. My father has high blood pressure and was put on a salt free diet. One day, as soccer was my “Achille tandem,” I skipped the meal, choosing to play soccer over ... Read More »