Fr. Emery's Blog
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Spanish) - July 25, 2021
Posted by Marie Meza on 7/22/21
Queridos amigos,
A partir de la observación de las formas en que se aprecian las cosas en el mundo, parece que las personas se sienten más atraídas por la satisfacción que obtienen de la vida tal como es. Confort, tranquilidad, satisfacción, todo esto se espera en la vida presente ... Read More »
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time - July 25, 2021
Posted by Marie Meza on 7/22/21
Dear Friends,
From the observation of the ways in which things are appreciated in the world, it appears that people are more attracted by satisfaction they acquire from life the way it is. Comfort, tranquility, satisfaction, all these are expected in the present life through worldly means. That is ... Read More »
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Spanish) - July 18, 2021
Posted by Marie Meza on 7/15/21
Queridos amigos,
En el ajetreado mundo y la cultura de hoy, existe un riesgo considerable para que todos vivan en una tensión sin fin. La paz y el consuelo pueden ser sólo una ilusión y metas inalcanzables. La preocupación por cómo hacer esto o aquello puede robar la concentración ... Read More »
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time - July 18, 2021
Posted by Marie Meza on 7/15/21
Dear Friends,
In today’s busy world and culture, there is a considerable risk for everyone to live in endless tension. Peace and solace can be just but illusion and unattainable goals. Concerns for how to make this or that can steal concentration and peace from our life. Today’s gospel ... Read More »
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Spanish) - July 11, 2021
Posted by Marie Meza on 7/08/21
Queridos amigos,
Al final de cada celebración eucarística hay un encargo. El sacerdote dice: "¡La Misa ha terminado, id en paz a amar a Dios y a servirte unos a otros!" Esto significa que el final de nuestra reunión es exactamente el comienzo de la misión. Estamos destinados a ... Read More »
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time - July 11, 2021
Posted by Marie Meza on 7/08/21
Dear Friends,
At the end of every eucharistic celebration there is commissioning. The priest says, “The Mass is ended, go in peace to love God and serve one another!” This means that the end of our gathering is exactly the beginning of the mission. We are meant to live ... Read More »
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Spanish) - July 4, 2021
Posted by Marie Meza on 7/01/21
Queridos amigos,
Hoy es el XIV Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario. También es el Día de la Independencia: 4 de julio. El Evangelio viene a recordarnos que seguir a Cristo es un desafío continuo, especialmente cuando tenemos que dar testimonio en nuestra propia casa.
Estos desafíos revelan nuestra impotencia y ... Read More »
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time - July 4, 2021
Posted by Marie Meza on 7/01/21
Dear Friends,
Today is the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It is also Independence Day: 4th of July. The Gospel comes to remind us that following Christ is an ongoing challenge, especially when we have to bear witness in our own household.
These challenges reveal our powerlessness and they ... Read More »
13th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Spanish) - June 27, 2021
Posted by Marie Meza on 6/24/21
Queridos amigos,
En este decimotercer domingo del tiempo ordinario, las lecturas nos recuerdan el propósito de las abundantes bendiciones que Dios derrama incesantemente sobre nosotros: tienen como objetivo transformar vidas y el mundo que nos rodea.
Las dos historias del Evangelio abren la mente. Dios, que nos levanta de ... Read More »
13th Sunday in Ordinary Time - June 27, 2021
Posted by Marie Meza on 6/24/21
Dear Friends,
On this thirteenth Sunday in ordinary time, the readings remind us of purpose of the abundant blessings God ceaselessly pours upon us: they are aimed at transforming lives and the world around us.
The two stories in the Gospel are mind openers. God who lifts us up ... Read More »