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
In this Advent season, it’s important to clarify our faith. You might ask why? We’ll answer as clearly as possible.Since this season prepares us for Christmas, for the birth of the Messiah, we enter a friendly atmosphere of joy and brotherhood, where everyone accepts and tolerates each other, falling into a kind of naiveté that … Read more
ADVENTThroughout the year, the Church commemorates the entire mystery of Christ, from the Incarnation to Pentecost and the Parousia. After the annual celebration of the Paschal Mystery, the Church holds nothing in higher esteem than the celebration of the Lord’s birth and his first manifestations: this takes place during the Christmas season.This celebration is prepared … Read more
ADVENTThroughout the year, the Church commemorates the entire mystery of Christ, from the Incarnation to Pentecost and the Parousia. After the annual celebration of the Paschal Mystery, the Church holds nothing in higher esteem than the celebration of the Lord’s birth and his first manifestations: this takes place during the Christmas season.This celebration is prepared … Read more