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The era we live in, from 1950 to 2026, can be considered hedonistic; that is, seeking distraction, pleasure, personal indulgences—anything that distracts us and distances us from a reality that is painful, complicated, and often harsh. It’s not that it’s wrong to be distracted or seek recreation and rest. The problem is that hedonism seeks … Read more

In three days, Lent begins. Forty days before Holy Week. It’s a time many Catholics don’t want to experience, and, let’s be honest, find boring. You know that Lent begins with Ash Wednesday. It’s a day when, unfortunately, many people come—those Catholic brothers and sisters who don’t usually go to church, except occasionally, like on … Read more

In ten days, Lent will begin. It is known as a significant time in the Church, as it invites us to strengthen our charity, penance, and prayer. These are words that evoke a certain antipathy in us and are unpopular in these times of apostasy and loss of faith in which we live. We have … Read more

You have surely experienced spiritual weariness; that is, laziness in prayer, negligence in committing to the things of God and the parish, and boredom with aspects of the faith that even bother you. This is called ACEDIA. The Catechism of the Catholic Church, in paragraph 2733, speaks of it. ACEDIA is essentially seeing spirituality as … Read more

This time I would like to inform you about the progress made in the construction of the Stations of the Cross. As you know, a few years ago we decided to build a concrete path that encircles a large part of the parish grounds, so that we could pray the Stations of the Cross, the … Read more

With the celebrations of Christmas, Epiphany, and the Baptism of the Lord, the Christmas season ends, and the liturgical season known as Ordinary Time begins, since there are no solemnities or feasts of particular importance to our faith during this period. Ordinary Time extends until the beginning of Lent, which this year begins on Wednesday, … Read more

THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD“Normally, the Sunday following the Feast of the Epiphany is dedicated to celebrating the Baptism of Christ and marks the culmination of the entire cycle of the Nativity or the manifestation of the Lord. It is also the Sunday that ushers in Ordinary Time (when there are no special feasts or … Read more

“The Greek term Epiphany meant a powerful entry, through one’s own merits, into the renown of the people, and referred to the arrival of a king in a city. It also served to indicate the appearance of a deity or a wondrous intervention by one. This feast originated in the Eastern churches in the second … Read more

This is the last article of the year: WORDS FROM THE PARISH PRIEST. I want to thank everyone who has taken the time to read these short articles, which, as your parish priest, I have written to inform you and offer simple guidance to help you strengthen your faith. I know many don’t read what … Read more

In three days we will celebrate that event that changed the history of humanity: Christ Jesus among us; what we know as Christmas. It’s curious that, at this time, people become nostalgic and tearful, remembering the year that is ending, the family member who has died, the father who is far away working, etc. People … Read more