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6/5/22 - Pentecost Sunday - Cycle C
Dear Families,
This Sunday is the feast of Pentecost and we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles ten days after his Ascension into heaven. In the first reading in the Acts of the Apostles the Holy Spirit came to Mary and the Apostles in the form of wind and tongues of fire. The apostles immediately went out and began to preach and teach people about Jesus. In the Gospel of John, we read again, how Jesus greeted his disciples with the words of peace. He breathes on them the gifts of the Holy Spirit to help them spread his message of peace and forgiveness.
Let us celebrate the gifts of the Holy Spirit by remembering that this same Holy Spirit is with us today. He helps us do what is right so that we may go out to share the words of Jesus and spread the message of God’s love and forgiveness.
As a family watch video in its entirety and then ask each other this question.
How are you sharing the love of the Holy Spirit with others?
Family Prayer: Holy Spirit, fill our hearts with your love so that we can bring your peace and forgiveness to one another. Amen
Read more: Pentecost Sunday Cycle C / Domingo de Pentecostés Ciclo C
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5/1/22 - Jesus Appears to Seven Disciples - Cycle C
Dear Families,
This Sunday’s Gospel tells us about the third time Jesus appeared to his disciples and shares a meal with them after his Resurrection. Jesus disciples had been fishing all night but caught nothing. In the morning they see a man who tells them to lower their nets again. They catch many fish! John recognizes him, “It is the Lord,” he told Peter. Hearing this, Peter jumped into the water and swam to meet Jesus on the shore. Jesus makes them breakfast and eats with them.
Jesus fed his disciples, and he continues to feeds us. The Risen Christ feeds us with his Body and Blood at every Mass. Jesus is present with us at every Eucharist, in every word of the Gospel, and whenever we join together in prayer. Jesus surprises us as he surprised his disciples out fishing. We find him with us when we don’t expect him or when we have little hope.
As a family watch video in its entirety and then ask each other these questions.
How do you recognize Jesus in the Mass? In other people? In some other way?
Family Prayer: Jesus, help us recognize your presence in our lives today. Help us recognize and pray for the physical and emotional needs of others. Feed us all when we need nourishment and encouragement. Amen
Read more: Jesus Appears to Seven Disciples Cycle C / Jesús se Aparece a Siete Discípulos Ciclo C
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6/12/22 - Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity - Cycle C
Dear Families,
This Sunday we celebrate the feast of the Blessed Trinity. Jesus taught us that there were three Persons in one God when He spoke about The Father, Himself, and the Holy Spirit. Each time we make the Sign of the Cross we are praying to the Blessed Trinity.
In John’s Gospel Jesus tells his disciples that he has much to teach them but that it is too much for them to learn at the time. He promises them that the Spirit of truth will guide them. God through Jesus Christ in the Holy Spirit will always be with them. Like the disciples we have much to learn. Jesus teaches us about God the Father but we need the Holy Spirit to guide us with his truth and love.
As a family watch video in its entirety and then ask each other this question.
Where do we hear the Spirit of Truth today?
Family Prayer: Lord send your Holy Spirit to us, and help us to know and love you more. Amen
Read more: Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Cycle C / Solemnidad de la Santísima Trinidad Ciclo C
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6/2/24 - What is the Eucharist? - Cycle B
Dear Families,
This Sunday we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. In this week’s Gospel of Mark, we hear Jesus give instructions to his disciples for preparing a special meal for the Jewish celebration of Passover. We also hear about the meal that Jesus shares with his disciples at the Last Supper.
Some of you have already celebrated your First Eucharist, and this special day took planning and preparation.
Each Sunday Jesus invites us to join him in this special supper. As a family, continue planning and preparing each Sunday to receive the Most Holy Body and Blood of Jesus in the Eucharist.
As a family watch video in its entirety and then ask each other this question.
What are some things that we might do to prepare ourselves to celebrate the Eucharist?
Family Prayer: Lord, please help us to recognize you in the Holy Eucharist. Help us to remember that you are truly present. Amen.
Read more: What is the Eucharist? Cycle B / ¿Que es la Eucaristía? Ciclo B
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7/17/22 - Martha and Mary - Cycle C
Dear Families,
Sunday’s Gospel seems unfair to Martha. She is trying to welcome Jesus. She is cooking and cleaning for him, and her sister is not helping. Martha was upset and complained to Jesus. Jesus told Martha that what Mary had chosen was important. Mary had chosen to listen to him. Martha was overwhelmed and not paying attention or listening to him.
Jesus knows that we need to work, but he does not want us to be overwhelmed with work and activities. He wants us to understand that it is more important to spend time with him and listen to him. We must always make sure that going to Mass and praying are more important than work or any activities that do not put God first in our lives. Throughout the day whenever you do something pray first and do it for the glory of God.
As a family watch video in its entirety and then ask each other these questions.
Who do you identify with more Martha or Mary? Perhaps both? Why? How?
Family Prayer: Dear Lord, always help us put you first in all that we do. Amen