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2/12/23 - Jesus Teaches God's Law - Cycle A

Dear Families,

Jesus continues with his Sermon on the Mount in this Sunday’s Gospel.  Jesus shares the difference between the law of Moses (The Ten Commandments) and his new law of love.  He said that he didn’t come to take away the law.  He came to fulfill the law.  Jesus says that the Ten Commandments are very important, but we must act from a place of love, not just obedience.

One of the Ten Commandments is “you shall not kill”.  Jesus teaches that to obey this Commandment is not enough.  Not only don’t kill, but don’t be violent.  Not only don’t be violent, but don’t even think violent thoughts against one another.

As a family watch video in its entirety and then ask each other this question.
What is Jesus’ attitude toward the Ten Commandments?

Family Prayer:  Thank you, Jesus for giving us rules to guide us. Help us to follow them as you want us to.  Amen.

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Read more: Jesus Teaches God's Law Cycle A / Jesús Enseña La Ley de Dios Ciclo A

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8/6/23 - The Transfiguration - Cycle A

Dear Families,

This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord.  In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus travels up a mountain with Peter, James and John.  Jesus is transfigured and his face becomes as dazzling as the sun; his clothes radiate bright light.  Moses and Elijah also appeared and were speaking with Jesus.  It is a vision of Jesus’ divinity shining through his humanity.  This vision was so beautiful that Peter wanted to stay and build three tents; one for Jesus, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.  All of a sudden Peter, James and John hear a voice from the cloud that tells them “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.”  They are so scared that they fall to the ground.  But Jesus comes to them and tells them not to be afraid.  Jesus gives them an order.  Don’t tell anyone about this vision until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.

This vision of Jesus transfigured in glory tells all of us to remember Jesus’ risen, shining self.  Jesus calls us to shine like him, now and forever.  As beloved sons and daughters of God we need to listen to Jesus.

As a family watch video on the Transfiguration, and then ask each other this question.
What are some of the things affirmed about Jesus in the Transfiguration?

Family Prayer:  God, we know that Jesus is your beloved Son.  Help us to listen to him.  Amen.

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Read more: The Transfiguration Cycle A / La Transfiguración Ciclo A

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3/26/23 - Jesus Raises Lazarus - Cycle A

Dear Families,

This Fifth Sunday of Lent Jesus hears that his friend Lazarus is very sick, and when he returns to see Lazarus he has been dead for four days.  His sisters Mary and Martha are very sad and Martha asks him why didn’t he come sooner?  He could have healed Lazarus.  Jesus said to Martha your brother will rise again.  Yes, on the last day she replies.  Do you believe that people who believe in me die, but that I give them life forever?  She replies that he is God’s son.  Jesus asks where he was buried and when he sees the tomb he weeps with the others.  Jesus asks that the stone on the tomb be moved.  He prays and commands Lazarus to come out from the tomb.  He raises Lazarus from the dead.  News of Jesus’ raising Lazarus travels fast.  Many people come to believe in him, but many others are questioning his miracles and actions.

When Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, he shows us his power over death.  We believe that by Jesus’ death and Resurrection, he conquered death and won eternal life for us.  Our faith calls us to be like Martha and Mary, and believe that Jesus is the Resurrection and eternal life.

As a family watch video in its entirety and then ask each other these questions.
Why do you think Jesus wept?  When someone loses a loved one, how can you comfort them in their sorrow?  Do you ever think of Jesus weeping with you when you are sad?

Family Prayer:  Jesus you are the Resurrection and the life.  Help us to live a life of compassion and trust.  Amen.

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Read more: Jesus Raises Lazarus Cycle A / Jesús Resucita a Lázaro Ciclo A

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4/9/23 - Jesus is Risen - Cycle A

Dear Families,

Happy Easter.  Alleluia, Jesus is Risen.  This Sunday is a day when we rejoice, Jesus is alive!

In this Sunday’s Gospel of John, Mary Magdalene discovers that Jesus’ tomb is empty, she runs and tells Simon Peter and Jesus’ beloved disciple that Jesus is missing, where could they have put him?  She does not consider that Jesus has been raised from the dead.  The disciples are slow to recognize the significance of Jesus’ empty tomb.  As we continue our 50-day Easter season, we will learn how they come to realize that Christ is still with them.

During this Easter season we learn more about how the disciples came to believe that Jesus had been raised from the dead.  In the days ahead let us reflect on Jesus’ empty tomb, and see the risen Christ in our lives.  Remember every day “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.”

As a family watch video in its entirety and then ask each other this question.
How do you share the Good News of Jesus’ Resurrection with others?

Family Prayer:  Alleluia!  We are filled with joy that Jesus has been raised from the dead.  Help us, God, to share our joy with others. Amen.

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Read more: Jesus is Risen Cycle A / Jesus ha Resucitado Ciclo A