The Gospel for this Sunday speaks to us about the man born blind. Jesus Christ came to “open the eyes” of our faith. We were born blind—in sin—and He has opened up the horizon of a new life for us. That is true. However, that constitutes a psychological interpretation—one that gives the impression that the … Read more
The Easter Season is the 50-day period in the liturgical calendar that celebrates the RESURRECTION OF JESUS, extending from Easter Sunday to Pentecost Sunday.Considered a GREAT FESTIVE SUNDAY, it is characterized by joy, the use of the color white, the presence of the Paschal Candle, and the singing of the Alleluia, marking the victory of … Read more
Within this Lenten context that the Church is experiencing, we will encounter a reality that affects us, troubles us, and can interfere with our desire to be more united to Christ: TEMPTATION. This is the first way the devil attacks human beings. It is necessary to remember that the devil is a fallen angel; therefore, … Read more
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