August 14, 2016 - Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa

Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
Pro Cathedral Founded September 1, 1772
Mass Schedule
Saturday: 7:00 am, and 5:30 pm Vigil
Sunday:: English
Sunday
English:: 7:00 am, 9:00 am,
11:00 am and 6:00 pm
Spanish: 12:30 pm and 7:30 pm
Weekdays:: 7:00 am and 12:10 pm
Weekdays
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday:: 4:00 - 4:30 pm
Saturday
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time • August 14, 2016
From our Pastor......
In today’s Gospel, Jesus uses strong language to speak of his wish to
transform the world. He says that he has come to light a fire and that his
message will likely bring division before it will result in reconciliation
among families and nations. Perhaps more than any similar passage in
scripture, these words are a call to action. It is one thing to preach and to
hear the Word of God; it is another to apply it to our own lives and to
our communities.
While many of our ministries are internal, liturgical and sacramental,
Old Mission Church attempts to live out an authentic Gospel message
through pastoral care to the sick and homebound, support of the Prado
Center, and staffing of a homeless overflow shelter each January. Though
significant, these ministries do not exhaust the actual needs that exist
around us. Living where we do, we are blessed by a rich network of
human service agencies, non-profits and neighboring churches that seek
to improve the quality of life of those in need, from housing, to mental
health to crisis pregnancy.
It is not always necessary for every church or institution to create its own
ministry, when similar programs already exist. Rather than duplicate
efforts, it is often better to concentrate resources to achieve a greater
impact. Periodically, throughout the year, we will be highlighting agencies
and existing local ministries that may appeal to Mission parish members
who are seeking to become engaged in making our community a place of
true care and healing. Two such organizations dedicated to healthy birth
and child care are featured today.
San Luis Obispo Foster Care: become a Resource Parent or Family.
There are approximately 300 children currently placed in Foster Care
in San Luis Obispo County. However, the need for new placements
continues to grow throughout our county for both short term and
long term stays. Children range from infants (0-5) school age (5-18)
medically fragile, to temporary emergency placement. Most needed,
“compassionate, committed persons who can provide safe and stable
home care and be a part of a team.” You will be trained, supervised and
provided with the resources and assistance you need to make a difference
in a child’s life. Visit www.slofostercare.com or phone 805-781-1705.
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Mission San Luis Obispo
de Tolosa ProCathedral
Celebration of our Heritage
Celebración de la Herencia Misionera
August 19th is the Feast Day of our Patron,
Saint Louis, Bishop of Tolouse.
We try to schedule our Heritage Mass
as close to the Feast Day as possible.
Heritage Mass
Misa de la Herencia Misionera
Sunday, August 21, 2016
11:30 am Mass
Fr. Russell Brown and Fr. Braulio Valencia
Barbecue to follow in the Patio and
gardens, we hope you will join us
for this special day.
There will be a Taco stand,
barbecued hamburgers and hot dogs,
lemonade and water.
No charge but freewill offerings accepted.
Dessert donations needed
If you would like to bring something to share
for our dessert table, drop your items off in
the Parish Hall any time after the 7 am Mass
that day. Cookies, brownies, cupcakes,
or your favorite.......yum!
IMPORTANT:
On August 21, 2016, we have combined
our 11:00 am and 12:30 pm Masses to
one bilingual celebration at 11:30 am.
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Parish Center
Administration
Rev. Russell Brown, Pastor
Rev. Braulio Valencia, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Jim Nisbet, In Residence
Deacon Chuck M. Roeder, Permanent Deacon
Deacon Jim Burrows, Permanent Deacon
Mr. Michael Susank, Principal Mission College Prep
Ms. Tina Ballantyne, Principal Old Mission Elementary
Office:
751 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone: (805) 781-8220 Fax (805) 781-8214
E-mail: [email protected]
Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 9 am to 5 pm
Wednesdays Noon to 5 pm
Chapel Hours: Monday thru Friday 9 am to 4 pm
.....continued from cover article.
40 Days for Life: is a community based campaign of prayer and
witness to raise public awareness around the practice of abortion.
Its Mission Statement reads, “to bring together the body of Christ
in the spirit of unity during a focused 40-day campaign of prayer,
fasting and peaceful activism, with the purpose of repentance,
to seek God’s favor to turn hearts and minds…” Prayer is the
centerpiece of the 40 Days campaign, whether at home, in church,
and at locations where abortions are provided. The option of
fasting is also a part of the 40-Days, very much in the pattern
of Lenten sacrifice. The spirit of the 40-Day campaign is one of
gentleness, compassion, prayerful vigil over the course of 40 days.
If you feel called to join others in faithful witness from
September 28 – November 6, contact Katie Collins
805-801-5680 or email [email protected] also
Genevieve Czech (Old Mission Coordinator) 805-783-1991,
or visit www.40daysforlife.com.
Website:
Fr. Russ Brown, Pastor
Old Mission San Luis Obispo
www.missionsanluisobispo.org
Use your bar code scanner for quick
access to our Parish Website
Parish Staff & Ministries
Unless otherwise noted, all phone numbers are
Ext. # (Voice Mail Extensions)
looking to grow in faith.
781-8220
26 Fr. Russell Brown
Pastor
16 Fr. Braulio Valencia
Parochial Vicar
32 Deacon Chuck Roeder
Permanent Deacon
14 Deacon Jim Burrows
Permanent Deacon
11 Theresa Shipsey
Business Practices
13 Corina Onato
Office Manager
20 Erika Zaldumbide
Office Assistant
15 Terry Burrows
Faith Formation, Altar Servers
29 Evan O’Reilly
Youth Ministry
35 Donna Fioravanti
Baptisms
23 Erika Siciliano
Faith Formation Assistant
18 Rosalba Torres
Office Assistant, Translations
19 Patty Moyer Pepper
(441-7901) Pastoral Care Ministry
38 Gayne Pinto-Bennett
(704-1373) Bereavement Ministry
Eucharistic Ministers/Lectors
36 Minerva Soto
Gift Shop Manager
22 Iva Svitek • Music Ministry
Jocelyn Roeder • (544-2707)
Liturgy Coordinator
Nancy Kelso-Doody
(748-0775) Events &
Environment Coordinator
Jack & Eunice Pierce
(541-4464)
Landings Program
C
ome and See • Calling all adults
Finance Council
Gayla Newman
Ann Palmer
Charles Porter
Andy Carlin
Chris Will
Schools &
Campus Ministry
This month our topic is Parenting with Mercy.
Come to hear some suggestions on how this Year
of Mercy is reflected in parenting. And you are
invited to share your own ‘best practices’ if you’d
like. Stephanie Purvis, Director of Religious
Education for Nativity of Our Lady parish, will be
our presenter. See you on:
Tuesday, August 16 at 6 pm in the parish hall.
Old Mission School
(543-6019)
Ms. Tina Ballantyne, Principal
761 Broad St., SLO 93401
www.oldmissionschool.com
Mission College Preparatory
(543-2131)
Mr. Michael Susank, Principal
682 Palm St., SLO 93401
Newman Catholic Center
(543-4105)
Fr. John Ulrich, S.M. and
Fr. Kevin Duggan, S.M.
1472 Foothill, SLO 93401
Ministries
Gift Shop & Museum
(543-6850)
Open 7 days per week
9 am - 4 pm (Winter hours)
(9 am - 5 pm Summer hours)
Social Justice Ministry
Delores Winje (543-4064)
St. Vincent de Paul
(544-7041)
Public Assistance
Tuesdays at Prado 2-3 pm
Thursdays at Old Mission
3-4 pm by Appointment only
Social Justice Ministry
Meets the first Tuesday of every month at 7 pm in the
Serra Center. Join us to learn what our new projects are,
and what you can do to help.
A FREE 5-part lecture series “Understanding Islam
Today” will begin on Wednesday September 14 and
continue each Wednesday through October 19.
Seating is limited so call or email for free tickets:
Phone 1-800-838-3006 or Google wwwlifelearningcc.org
The series will be presented by Professor Steven Lloyd Moffett
of Cal Poly who is Professor of of Philosophy and Religious
Studies. You may have questions about Islam such as ‘Why
did terrorist groups such as ISIS develope? How do they justify
their existence?” This 5 week lecture series shoud have answers
for these and similar questions.
When: Wednesdays, beginning September 14 through October 19
Location: United Methodist Church, 1515 Frederick St, SLO
Catholic Charities Office
541-9110
Old Mission Thrift Store
www.missionthrift.com
2640 Broad Street, SLO
(544-0720)
Mon-Sat 10 AM - 6 PM,
Sunday 12 - 4 PM
Old Mission Cemetery
(541-0584)
Care for Creation
Stop unwanted junk mail – 40% goes into landfills,
unopened. Visit catalogchoice.org to stop unwanted junk
mail. Save natural resources, create less pollution (less mail to
be delivered) and less waste!!
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R
EFLECTION OF THE WEEK
August 14, 2016
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
As Jesus announced his mission,
he made it clear that there would
be no compromising. Called to
repentance and challenged to be
ready, discipleship would most
likely divide households and
communities. He knew already
that there were divisions among
the Jewish leaders. He warned his
followers that they, too, might face
divisions among their own families.
While these repercussions would
cause pain, it would also mark the
coming of God’s Kingdom.
Reflection question:
Adult: When has your taking a
strong stand on a moral issue
created division rather than healing
in the short term?
Child: Is it important to do the right
thing even if others are angry as a
result? Why or why not?
Reflection and questions from RCL Benziger.
http://rclblectionary.com
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Mass Intentions
Readings For This Week
Listen and remember through Word and Bread
Sun, 8/14: Jer 38:4-6, 8-10; Ps 40:2-4, 18;
Heb 12:1-4; Lk 12:49-53
Mon, 8/15: Rv 11:19a;12:1-6a,10ab;
Ps 45:10-12,16;1 Cor 15:20-27;
Lk 1:39-56
Tue, 8/16: Ez 28:1-10; Dt 32:26-28,30,35cd-36ab;
Mt 19:23-30
Wed, 8/17: Ez 34:1-11; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 20:1-16
Thur, 8/18: Ez 36:23-28; Ps 51:12-15, 18-19;
Mt 22:1-14
Fri, 8/19: Ez 37:1-14; Ps 107:2-9; Mt 22:34-40
Sat, 8/20: Ez 43:1-7a; Ps 85:9ab,10-14;
Mt 23:1-12
Sun, 8/21: Is 66:18-21; Ps 117:1, 2;
Heb 12:5-7, 11-13; Lk 13:22-30
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eturning and
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Initials in italics indicate scheduled Presider
SATURDAY AUGUST 13
7:00 (BV) †Mary Flor Serpa, Family & Friends
5:30 (RB) †Ernie Martin Sr.
Int of Jane Hansen
SUNDAY AUGUST 14
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:00 (RB) †Ramona Cangialosi
†Rose Agbunag
9:00 (RB) Int of Anna Garcia
11:00 (RB) †Moses Luis
†Mary Torrez
12:30 (BV) †Polivas K. Abelkis
6:00 (JN) †Mary Flor Serpa, Family & Friends
7:30 (BV) Intention of Parishioners
MONDAY AUGUST 15
7:00 (JN) †Patti Moerman
†Ben Maddalena
12:10 (JN) Int of Our Lady of Fatima
Gloria & Peter Vega
Int of Aurea Cruz
TUESDAY AUGUST 16
7:00 (RB) †Napoleon Dobkevicius
†Christine Takahashi
12:10 (RB) Int of Rebecca Parsons
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 17
7:00 (RB) †Vincent Jacinpo Corpus
12:10 (BV) †Julia Morris
†Gloria & Peter Vega
†Greg Morris
THURSDAY AUGUST 18
7:00 (BV) †Mary Flor Serpa, Family & Friends
12:10 (BV) Int of David & Alanna Mack & Family
FRIDAY AUGUST 19
7:00 (BV) Int of all Living &
Deceased Veterans
Int of Nelson Bermudez
12:10 (BV) †Lou Garcia”
SATURDAY AUGUST 20
7:00 (BV) †Aleksandra Safonova Dobkevicius
Int of Janet McIntyre Polk
5:30 (BV) †Paul Aloi
†Ernie Martin Sr.
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SUNDAY AUGUST 21
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7:00 (RB) †Manuel Limon &
Int of Maria Limon
†Ramona Cangialosi
9:00 (RB) Intention of Parishioners
11:30 (RB) †Mary Mapson
†Bill Exline
Note: 11 am & 12:30 pm Masses were combined
today for our Heritage Mass at 11:30 am
6:00 (BV) †Joe & Lena Parotti
†Pauline & Claire Bolton
7:30 (BV) †Jesus Leonardo Hernandez
ist of Music for
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Entrance Chant:
# 614 Rain Down
Kyrie: # 924 Mass of Spirit and Grace
Gloria: # 925 Mass of Spirit and Grace
READINGS BEGIN ON PAGE 201
Responsorial Psalm 40 Lord, come to my aid! Lord, come to my aid!
Alleluia: # 926 Mass of Spirit and Grace
Presentation of the Gifts: # 513 Christ in Me Arise
Mass of Spirit and Grace: Holy # 928 • Mystery of Faith # 931
Amen # 932 • Agnus Dei # 933
Communion Chant: # 357 Seed, Scattered and Sown
# 518 Father of Peace
Sending Forth:
# 593 Thanks Be to God
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Prayer Requests...
If you or a member of your family
would like the faith community of
Mission Parish to join you in prayers
for special needs, contact the parish
office at 781-8220. We do occasionally
take some names off of the list printed
in the bulletin. The current list contains
names received since June 30, 2015.
If we have taken a name from the printed list of a
person still in need of prayers, please give us a call
and we will happily put him or her back on. Please
take some time this week to remember the following
in your prayers:
• For all in our parish family who are suffering
serious or terminal illness
• For Armed Forces Men and Women on Active
Duty, and for
Pam Lawler
David Lewelling
Terry Lovejoy
Manuel Luvano
Ben Mangabat
Dan Marshall
Susan & Renee
Martinez&family
Vern Mason
Ashley Mathis
Carol McDowell
Enrique Melendez
Trish Michalski
Keith Middleton
Ellen Miller
Dawn Mirabelli
Brian Myracle
Anita Naylor
Cira Mejia Nevi
Cecilia Nievez
Jesse Nieves
Julian Nieves
Julianna Nievez
Nievez Family
Eileen O’Melveny & family
Nancy Page
Connie Pillsbury
Jack & Christine
Poggemeyer & Family
Brian Porterfield & family
Sean Porterfield
Alex Putnam
Dana Rasmissen
Frank Reed
Susan & Erich Reich
Rosemary Rivera
Paprocini Rodriguez
Charles Saint Vincent
Jenna Scott
Connie Smith
Diane Suderman
Susi & Erich
Phillip Tennell
Shannon Thompson
Joyce Villa
Marcos Villalobos
Keona Walker
Diane Whittaker
Carolyn Wirth
R.I.P. † All who have died this week.
Fr. Jim Nisbet’s
Scripture Class
7:00 pm Mondays in the Hall
10:30 am Tuesdays in the Hall
The classes run one hour
each in the form of a lecture
with opportunity for
questions at the end. They
are separate areas of studies.
Scripture Study
Reflect on Readings for this
coming Sunday’s Masses.
Scripture study meets each
Wednesday at l:00 pm,
following the 12:10 Mass in
the Serra room. We read the
scripture for the following
Sunday and reflect on and
discuss the readings. As
a group we nourish one
another by sharing our faith
and reflecting on our own
experiences in our journey.
Missalettes and other
materials are provided. Any
questions? Please call the
Parish Center at 781-8220.
Pray the Rosary
With Us Every MONDAY
evening at 5:45 pm, we pray
the Rosary. Share devotions
and petitions while praying as
a spiritual community in our
historic Old Mission CHAPEL.
Please join us and stay for one
or more decades of the rosary.
Ave Maria, Friends!
G
ift Shop News
Words of Wisdom
“Start by doing what is necessary; then
do what is possible; and suddenly you are
doing the impossible”
– St Francis of Assisi
We welcome all visitors to our fair city. We
have made many new and exciting additions
to our Gift shop and hope you will all stop in
and say hello.
While here, you are welcome to browse and
our staff is eager to help you. Whether you are
looking for something special or just looking you
are sure to find something to educate and inspire.
We are open 7 days a week – from 9-5
pm. You may also visit us online @www.
missionsanluisobispo.org.
Go to the Gift Shop for a secure shopping experience.
Celtic Spirituality Concert
and Day of Recollection
Sept 1st and 2nd
St. Francis Retreat, San Juan Bautista
Enjoy a Celtic banquet followed by a concert
of Celtic Spiritual Music by Deirdre Ni
Chinneide. Deirdre is a renowned singer,
spiritual director and presenter and is coming
in from Ireland to offer this Thursday evening
concert and the day of recollection on Friday.
Tickets for the Thursday Night Dinner and
Concert are $49. Package tickets including
the dinner, concert, room for the night and
the Day of Recollection on Friday are $150
per person, or $200 per couple. For more
information contact the retreat at 831-623-4234,
or [email protected].
Check also www.stfrancisretreat.com.
The Little Ones
Jim Burrows
Infant Baptism:
Registered parishioners
may call 781-8220, x35 for
information and dates about
baptism for their children.
Baptism classes:
Spanish class will be Sept 6 at 7 pm
English class will not meet in Aug.
next class will be Sept 25 at 2 pm
Youth Ministry
If your family would
like to be on the email list,
please email Evan.oreilly@
oldmissionslo.org to inquire
about middle school and
high school youth group
and service opportunities
over summer.
©2016 Jim Burrows www.jimburrowsartist.com
Andrew Philip Nacional
Rose Aeck
Dave Anderson
Santos Arrona
Margaret Askelund
Juan Barron
Joann Bernadette
Ines Bongio
Paul Bonjour
Adrianne Bright
Kevin Bright
Charlene Casciola
Jim Ciernia
Regina Clarke
Shawn Clarke
Baby Colburn
Garrett & Terra Colburn
Cathy Connor
Ty Cooper
Elena Corbelli
David, Alanna & Baby
John Deering Jr.
John Deering Sr.
Santiago, Camila Diaz
Carolyn Dolecki
Elise Duclos
Sally Equinoa
Laurie Laird Ellen
Janel Ferguson
Charles Fetyko
Faith Ann Fieldhouse
Gladys Fraund & Family
Charles Freeman
Anna Garcia
Hank Gibbs
Walt Gonyer
Mary Grimes
Garney and Vicky Hall
Randy Havens
Kay Heaton
Claire Hester
Gary Hitchcock
Geri House
Maria Jackson
Bea Jeong
Barry Karleskint
Russ Kiger
Marcia Kinneavy
Nate Kovesdi
Rachel Kovesdi
Valerie Lambert
ADULT
ENRICHMENT
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August 14, 2016 • 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Tickets still available.....contact the Parish Office
An Evening
in honor of
Our Lady
of Guadalupe
Mission San Luis Obispo
La Mesa de los Padres
Invites you to join us at Old Mission Parish Hall
Saturday,, August 27, 2016 • Starting at 6:00 pm
Saturday
6 pm Social • 7 pm Dinner
Catered by the Del Monte Café and the Mission Crew
Entertainment, Raffles, Live and Silent Auctions
Tickets: $115 per person • Reserved Seating
available at: Mission Parish Office, 751 Palm Street
Or charge by phone: 781-8220
Mother of a World
without Borders
Weekdays 9 am - 5 pm (Wednesdays Noon to 5 pm)
Auctioneer: Gil Stork
Honorees: Bill & Faith Ann Fieldhouse
Ma. Lolita & Nicholas Pimienta
This Week...........................
Saturday
August 13
4 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation
Sunday
August 14
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday
August 15
5:45 pm Rosary Group -Chapel
7 pm Fr. Jim’s Scripture Study -Hall
Tuesday
August 16
10:30 am Fr. Jim’s Scripture Study -Hall
6 pm Come and See! - Hall
E
lementary Faith Formation
Don’t forget to register your child for elementary faith formation.
Space is limited. Registration forms are on our website and you can pick
them up in the parish office.
For a family discussion – at the dinner table or in the car - Who is someone
you admire who really encourages you to pursue your goals? What do
they do that really matters for you?
Wednesday
August 17
1 pm Scripture Study -Serra Ctr
7 pm Fr. Jim’s Scripture Study -Hall
Thursday
August 18
Friday
August 19
Saturday
August 20
Terry Burrows at 781-8220 ext. 15, or [email protected]
SINGERS NEEDED
Is music your prayer?
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
Is calling YOU to ministry!
Cantors (Paid)
Weekends, Special Liturgies
* Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) needed also!
Choral Singers
• Mission Singers – SSATB
Special Liturgies, Celebrations, 2 Concerts
T
een Confirmation
Confirmation preparation starts
in high school, and our parish has
a two-year process with monthly
sessions. To sign-up/inquire about
the first year of Confirmation, please
email evan.oreilly@oldmissionslo.
org. For families with rising 2nd
year teen candidates, please watch
for the yearly schedule which will be
sent out towards the end of summer.
• Mission ProCathedral Choir
– SATB
11am Sunday Mass (3 Sundays/month),
2 Concerts
Rehearsals every Wednesday
6:30-8:30pm Sept-May
• Mission Youth Choir
Middle school and High school ages
Rehearsals Wednesdays 4:45-6pm Nov/Dec and Mar/Apr
Liturgical/Cantor training provided
Ability to read music is preferred,
but not required
Contact: Iva Svitek,
Director of Music Ministries
(805) 781-8220 x 22
e-mail: [email protected]
Our music ministry works together
to provide musicfor 7 liturgies each
weekend & other liturgical celebrations
on Holy Days and Solemnities.
COME JOIN US TODAY!
A Way Back Home
al based healing of the wounds
of PTSD based on ancient wisdom
and traditions.
November 13-17
St. Francis Retreat Center
San Juan Bautista, CA
The Healing Retreat is for those
suffering from the wounds of
military PTSD and is led by a team of
four: Fr. Mike Cicinato, Pete Pepper,
Peter Sternberg L.C.S.W., and Wendy
Wade Phd., L.P.P.C.
Single room with bath $600.00
Double room with bath $500.00
Some scholarships available. Donations welcomed.
For retreat application or further
information please contact Fr. Mike at
[email protected] or
download brochure and form from the
retreat website: www.elderwarrior.com
9:30 am Docent Meeting -Serra Center
4 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation
Sunday
August 21
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
11:30 am Heritage Mass
- See Bulletin Cover
Our
Weekly Offering
13,500
The Old Mission Budget
requires $10,557.00 per week
to meet expenses.
11,500
The collection for
Sunday, August 7, 2016
12,500
10,500
9,500
00
was $ 12,437. *
*includes $ 1,785.00 Electronic Funds
Transfer donations this week.
We thank you for your continued
support and generosity.
S
8,500
7,500
acraments for Adults
If you would like to complete
your initiation through the
Sacrament of Confirmation or if
you would like to know more about
walking your faith journey as a
Catholic Christian, please contact
Terry in the parish office.
LA VOZ LATINA
Vigésimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
LA VIOLENCIA DEL REINO DE DIOS
Estamos acostumbrados a contemplar en Jesús sus
actitudes de comprensión, de amor y de paz. Desde
luego que contemplar esos aspectos en la vida de Jesús
es tierno y emocionante. Pero se nos olvida que ese reino
que El vino a traernos es también fuego y violencia.
El fuego es un elemento que destruye, pero
también purifica y transforma. En el evangelio de hoy
Jesús nos manifiesta cómo Él tiene un deseo ardiente de
que ese fuego transformador y purificante ya estuviera
ardiendo, actuando, calcinando los males del mundo.
Este es un fuego que solo arde cuando nosotros, cada
uno personalmente, lo aceptamos y lo dejamos que
se encienda aunque nos queme por dentro. No hay
ninguna purificación sin sufrimiento. Cuando nos
decidimos a cambiar en algo a lo que estamos muy
acostumbrados, necesariamente vendrá un tiempo de
sufrimiento, porque nuestro mal acostumbrado espíritu
quiere volver a lo mismo de siempre.
Y el reino de Dios también es violento. Cuando
lo recibimos nos pone en lucha, nos pone en acción. Es
por eso que como cristianos no podemos ser pasivos
e indiferentes con las cosas que pasan a nuestro al
rededor; especialmente cuando se trata de injusticias,
vicios o malas costumbres. Debemos estar atentos,
aprender a discernir sobre las conductas de personas,
grupos o sociedad, que pueden convertirse en un mal
social, para combatirlas con determinación y de esa
manera salvar a la humanidad de males mayores.
Los cristianos somos el ejército de Dios para combatir
y derrocar los males del mundo. Para eso necesitamos
determinación, convencimiento y una clara visión ante
el tema de los valores y los antivalores. Con cuánta
razón Cristo nos expresa su deseo de que su fuego
llegue y arda en cada cristiano.
-P. Braulio Valencia
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14 de agosto de 2016
Vigésimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
Este Año Jubilar de la Misericordia nos
invita a llevar nuestra propia experiencia
de la misericordia de Jesús hacia las
“periferias” —así lo llama el Papa
Francisco—, las personas marginadas,
incluyendo a personas que juzgamos
desagradables, invitándolas a que vengan
a casa. Pero con toda esta misericordia,
¿por qué el caos de hoy día? “¿Piensan acaso
que he venido a traer la paz a la tierra? De
ningún modo. No he venido a traer la paz, sino la división
(Lucas 12:51). Jesús va dando ejemplos de esas “divisiones”
en detalles dolorosos para padres, hijos, suegros, suegras,
nueras, yernos. Una palabra a considerar es “división”.
Jeremías estuvo a punto de morir por dar testimonio
(Jeremías 38:4). ¿No podemos nosotros al menos asumir
una pequeña parte de lo que a veces despiadadamente
cuesta compartir misericordia? La carta a los hebreos
nos advierte mantener “fija la mirada en Jesús” y de
quienes “dieron prueba de su fe”, para que “no se cansen
ni pierdan la ánimo” mientras corremos “la carrera que
tenemos por delante” (Hebreos 12:1–3). ¿No podemos
llevar a cuestas nuestras pequeñas cruces por el bien de
compartir misericordia?
—Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE
El otro día leí un artículo escrito por un pastor bautista
sobre la necesidad de tener un altar en casa para educar
a nuestros hijos en la fe y la oración. Lo leí con interés ya
que el uso del altarcito tiene una larga historia en la Iglesia
católica. En casa de mis abuelos paternos, en México, había
un bello altarcito en forma de pirámide que contenía flores,
velas y figuras de Jesús, María y algunos santos. Además
de esto estaban también algunos instrumentos de oración
como el rosario, la Biblia y algún otro libro de oración.
También en casa de mi abuela materna, en Texas, había
un rinconcito sagrado. Muchos latinos tenemos altarcitos
familiares. Algunos son verdaderos altares como el de mi
abuela, Mamá Lilia. Otros son rincones especiales como
el de Mamá María, con alguna imagen y libro de oración
y fotografías de nuestros parientes. A fin de cuentas no
importa ni su tamaño ni su forma. Importa su existencia
y sobre todo su uso para recordarnos de la presencia e
importancia de Dios en nuestros hogares y familias.
—Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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