Services
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9/3/23 - God Forbid! - Cycle A
Dear Families,
In last week’s Gospel, Peter tells Jesus he is the son of the living God. This week Peter tells Jesus God forbid he shall suffer when he hears Jesus predict his death. Jesus who had just given Peter authority in the Church, scolds Peter for his lack of trust. Even someone as important as Peter needs to be corrected. Peter would learn that if he wanted to be like Jesus, he would have to trust Jesus, pick up his cross, and follow him.
Jesus never said it would be easy to follow him. Sometimes it is easy to be a disciple of Jesus. Other times it is difficult to follow Jesus. During difficult times we need to trust Jesus. Faithful disciples are called to sacrifice and serve others as Jesus did.
As a family watch video in its entirety and then ask each other these questions.
Have you ever behaved like Peter and been an obstacle to others in their following Jesus? How does God use others to correct you or teach you?
Family Prayer: Lord, help us to think of others before ourselves. With God’s love, let our little crosses of each day be offered up to you for the love of others. Jesus, I trust in You. Amen.
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Read more: God Forbid! Cycle A / ¡Dios No Lo Quiera! Ciclo A
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5/5/24 - Unconditional Love - Cycle B
Dear Families,
Happy Easter!
This Sixth Sunday of Easter, Jesus said to his disciples: “As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and your joy might be complete.”
In this Gospel, Jesus shares the depth of his love for us. It is simple and everlasting. He calls us to love one another, as God loves him and as he loves us. Sharing Jesus’ love is not simple. This love requires putting others first, giving up a special treat, or being a friend to someone who is not easy to love. Jesus teaches us that we will be happy and complete when we love one another as he loves us.
This week during the Sign of Peace, try to see Jesus in each person you greet and smile at them with love.
As a family watch video in its entirety and then ask each other this question.
How can you find new ways to spread Christ’s love and joy to others?
Family Prayer: Lord, show us how to love and bring joy to others. Amen.
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Read more: Unconditional Love Cycle B / Amor Incondicional Ciclo B
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12/10/23 - Living Like John the Baptist - Cycle B
Dear Families,
In this Second week of Advent in Mark’s Gospel, we hear how John the Baptist is baptizing the people in the Jordan River. He baptizes them with water and the people acknowledge their sins. He told them that one mightier than he would baptize them with the Holy Spirit. John is preparing the people for the coming of Christ.
During this Advent season let’s listen to what John is proclaiming. Let’s turn away from the things that separate us from God by confessing our sins. Prepare the way to welcome Jesus into your hearts by attending mass, thanking God for what he has given you, pray every day, be forgiving, kind, and help one another.
As a family watch video in its entirety and then ask each other this question.
In what way are you preparing the way of the Lord in your heart?
Family Prayer: Lord, please help us to prepare not only for Christmas celebrations, but also for your arrival in our hearts. Amen.
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Read more: Living Like John the Baptist Cycle B / Viviendo Como Juan el Bautista Ciclo B
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10/20/24 - Power and Honor? - Cycle B
Dear Families,
In this week’s Gospel of Mark, James and John ask to be given seats of honor when Jesus enters his glory. They want to share in Jesus’ glory but do not understand that his glory will come after his suffering. Jesus knowing that they don’t know what they are asking, asks them if they are willing to endure suffering like he will. He tells them that the honor they request are not his to give but for those for whom it has been prepared. The others hearing their request are annoyed and Jesus takes this opportunity to teach them that those who wish to be great must be the servant of all.
Jesus reminds us he came to serve, not to be served. He gave his life as a sacrifice to save us. Jesus teaches us that those that wish to be first in God’s kingdom must be the servants of others.
As a family watch video in its entirety and then ask each other this question.
In what ways can you serve Jesus by serving others?
Family Prayer: Lord, open our eyes to see the needs of others and grow in our desire to serve them. Amen.
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Read more: Power and Honor? Cycle B / ¿Poder y Honor? Ciclo B
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4/28/24 - The Vine and the Branches - Cycle B
Dear Families,
Happy Easter!
This fifth Sunday of Easter, Jesus tells us he is the vine we are the branches. Jesus uses this parable to explain how branches grow out from a vine and receive their food from the main stem. The gardener prunes and tends the garden so it will grow and bear fruit.
Jesus teaches us that we can only grow in faith and do the right things if we stay close to him. Jesus will correct and guide us, just as the gardener prunes and tends a garden so it will grow strong.
As a family watch video in its entirety and then ask each other this question.
How can you stay connected to Jesus, like branches are connected to a vine?
Family Prayer: Jesus, help us find ways to stay close to you so we can grow in faith and love. Amen.
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Read more: The Vine and the Branches Cycle B / La Vid y los Sarmientos Ciclo B
