Browsing the January 2022 archive of The Pastor's Note
Pastor's Note| Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time| January 30, 2022
Posted by Delma Garcia on 1/28/22
4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Take a close look at this Sunday's Gospel story. Jesus has just finished reading the scripture that we heard on the previous Sunday ("The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor," etc.). He ... Read More »
Pastor's Note| Third Sunday in Ordinary Time| January 23, 2022
Posted by Delma Garcia on 1/21/22
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
In this Sunday's Gospel reading, we see Jesus announcing the reality of his ministry: "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives and ... Read More »
Pastor's Note| Second Sunday in Ordinary Time| January 16, 2022
Posted by Delma Garcia on 1/14/22
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Gospel story this Sunday gives us a good example of how to handle conflicts without sinning.
Mary sees a need and wants Jesus to do something about it. She knows full well that only a miraculous intervention will solve the problem. She wants ... Read More »
Pastor's Note| The Baptism of the Lord| Janueary 9, 2022
Posted by Delma Garcia on 1/07/22
If you look for me at Christmas,
You won’t need a special star
I’m no longer just in Bethlehem
I’m right here where you are
You might no be aware of me
Amid the celebrations
You’ll have to look beyond the stores
And all the decorations
But if you ... Read More »