Pastor's Note| Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King| November 20, 2022

Posted by Delma Garcia on 11/18/22

Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King

In this Sunday's Gospel reading, one of the criminals hanging next to Jesus on the cross represents us. Jesus is our king and we want to spend eternity with him in his kingdom. As long as we have this attitude, there ... Read More »

Pastor's Note|32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time| Nov. 6, 2022

Posted by Delma Garcia on 11/04/22

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Do you believe in the resurrection? That's the question that Jesus indirectly poses when he challenges the Sadducees in this Sunday's Gospel reading.

As Christians, we believe that someday we will experience a resurrection like Christ's after we depart from this present earthly "age" ... Read More »

Pastor's Note| 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time| October 23rd, 2022

Posted by Delma Garcia on 10/21/22

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

In this Sunday's Gospel reading, we see what happens when our primary motivation in whatever we do is not love but self-centeredness. "Whoever exalts himself will be humbled." Sooner or later, self-exalting people get humbled, whether they realize it or not. They are brought ... Read More »

Pastor's Note| 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time| October 16, 2022

Posted by Delma Garcia on 10/14/22

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

In this Sunday's Gospel reading, God promises to secure the rights of his faithful ones who seek his justice. When we're abused, neglected, rejected, abandoned, or falsely accused, God comes to our rescue. And speedily, he says! What? He's not helping you fast enough? ... Read More »

Pastor's Note| 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time| September 25, 2022

Posted by Delma Garcia on 9/25/22

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

What was the rich man's sin in this Sunday's Gospel story? What tormented him after he died? Being wealthy is not sinful; what tortured his soul was his decision to not share his wealth with Lazarus while he had the opportunity.

Death is not ... Read More »

Pastor's Note| 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time| September 18, 2022

Posted by Delma Garcia on 9/15/22

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Poverty, as exampled by many Saints, is not the only path of holiness. This Sunday's Gospel reading tells us how a person can be affluent and holy at the same time — as exampled by other Saints.

If we recognize that our possessions are ... Read More »

PAstor's Note| 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time| September 4, 2022

Posted by Delma Garcia on 9/02/22

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

What in your life is a higher priority than your relationship with God? That's what Jesus wants us to look at in this Sunday's Gospel reading. Which people? What work? What trial? What possessions? What friendships? What goals? What activities?

What crosses do you ... Read More »

Pastor's Note| 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time| August 28, 2022

Posted by Delma Garcia on 8/26/22

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

This Sunday's Gospel reading raises the question: What are my expectations (my motivations) when I do good? How other-centered are they? How self-centered?

If benefiting others is done for the sake of receiving something in return, our motive is not Christ-like.

Jesus explains this with ... Read More »

Pastor's Note| 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time| July 24, 2022

Posted by Delma Garcia on 7/22/22

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

In this Sunday's Gospel reading, Jesus teaches us how to pray with faith. Notice that his parable does not say that we can get everything we ask for. Not everything is good for us; the "bread" that runs as a theme through this scripture ... Read More »

Pastor's Note| 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time| July 17, 2022

Posted by Delma Garcia on 7/15/22

16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

In this Sunday's Gospel reading, Jesus speaks to us about our anxieties and worries. They distract us. They're harmful to us if we let them control our lives, because they take our eyes off of our Lord and focus us on what's going wrong ... Read More »