Fr. Emery's Blog
Pentecost Sunday - May 31, 2020
Posted by Marie Meza on 5/29/20
Dear friends,
Welcome back home!
Today we celebrate the solemnity of Pentecost. It is providential that we are taking new steps on our reopening process, embracing with courage and faith the challenge of the “new normal” the novel coronavirus pandemic has imposed on us. With the Blessed Mother I ... Read More »
3rd Sunday in Easter (Spanish) - April 26, 2020
Posted by Marie Meza on 4/24/20
Queridos amigos,
La lectura del Evangelio de hoy nos sumerge en el profundo misterio de la celebración de la Sagrada Eucaristía. El Concilio Vaticano II nos dice que la celebración tiene dos mesas: la mesa de la Palabra y la mesa del Sacrificio mismo. La combinación de ambos hace ... Read More »
3rd Sunday in Easter - April 26, 2020
Posted by Marie Meza on 4/24/20
Dear friends,
Today’s Gospel reading plunges us in the deep mystery of the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. The Council Vatican II tells us that the celebration has two tables: the table of the Word and the table of the Sacrifice itself. The combination of both makes the Holy ... Read More »
2nd Sunday in Easter/Sunday of the Divine Mercy (Spanish) - April 19, 2020
Posted by Marie Meza on 4/16/20
Queridos amigos,
Hoy es el segundo domingo de Pascua. Se acuñó "Domingo de la Divina Misericordia". Como reflejo o n Divina Misericordia en el contexto actual es para contemplar la vez amante y misericordioso corazón de Jesucristo que, cuando todavía éramos pecadores, aceptadas para arrojar Hola sangre por nosotros.
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2nd Sunday in Easter/Sunday of the Divine Mercy - April 19, 2020
Posted by Marie Meza on 4/16/20
Dear friends,
Today’s the second Sunday of Easter. It is coined “Divine Mercy Sunday.” Reflecting on Divine Mercy in the present context is to gaze upon the ever loving and merciful heart of Jesus Christ who, while we were still sinners, accepted to shed Hi blood for our sake.
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Easter Sunday - April 12, 2020
Posted by Marie Meza on 4/09/20
Dear Holy Cross Parish Family,
I want to wish you all a Happy and Blessed Easter!
As I mentioned in our Easter Postcard, this Easter is unlike any other that we have celebrated. Yes. The coronavirus pandemic has spoiled our celebration of the Resurrection of the Lord and our ... Read More »
Palm Sunday (Spanish) - April 5, 2020
Posted by Marie Meza on 4/02/20
Queridos amigos,
Hoy es Domingo de Palmas, el comienzo de la Semana Santa cuando conmemoramos la entrada triunfal de Jesús a Jerusalén para soportar su pasión. Los desafíos de la pandemia de hoy pueden desviar nuestra atención del misterio al que nos invita: que al soportar el sufrimiento con ... Read More »
Palm Sunday - April 5, 2020
Posted by Marie Meza on 4/02/20
Dear friends,
Today is Palms Sunday, the beginning of the Holy Week as we commemorate Jesus’ Triumphal entrance to Jerusalem to endure His Passion. The challenges of today’s pandemic may take our attention from the mystery to which invites us: that by enduring suffering with Him as He offers ... Read More »
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 »