Reading 1 Jer 7:1-11 The following message came to Jeremiah from the LORD:Stand at the gate of the house of the LORD,and there proclaim this message:Hear the word of the LORD, all you of Judahwho enter these gates to worship the LORD!Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel:Reform your ways and your […]
Readings for the Memorial of Saints Joachim and Anne, parents of the Blessed Virgin MaryReading 1 JER 3:14-17 Return, rebellious children, says the LORD, for I am your Master; I will take you, one from a city, two from a clan, and bring you to Zion. I will appoint over you shepherds after my own […]
Reading 1 2 Cor 4:7-15 Brothers and sisters:We hold this treasure in earthen vessels,that the surpassing power may be of God and not from us.We are afflicted in every way, but not constrained;perplexed, but not driven to despair;persecuted, but not abandoned;struck down, but not destroyed;always carrying about in the body the dying of Jesus,so that […]
Reading 1 Jer 1:1, 4-10 The words of Jeremiah, son of Hilkiah,of a priestly family in Anathoth, in the land of Benjamin.The word of the LORD came to me thus:Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,before you were born I dedicated you,a prophet to the nations I appointed you.“Ah, Lord GOD!” I […]
Reading 1 MI 7:14-15, 18-20 Shepherd your people with your staff,the flock of your inheritance,That dwells apart in a woodland,in the midst of Carmel.Let them feed in Bashan and Gilead,as in the days of old;As in the days when you came from the land of Egypt,show us wonderful signs.Who is there like you, the God […]
Reading 1 SGS 3:1-4B The Bride says:On my bed at night I sought himwhom my heart loves–I sought him but I did not find him.I will rise then and go about the city;in the streets and crossings I will seekHim whom my heart loves.I sought him but I did not find him.The watchmen came upon […]
Reading 1 Jer 23:1-6 Woe to the shepherdswho mislead and scatter the flock of my pasture,says the LORD. Therefore, thus says the LORD, the God of Israel,against the shepherds who shepherd my people:You have scattered my sheep and driven them away. You have not cared for them,but I will take care to punish your evil […]
Reading 1 Mi 2:1-5 Woe to those who plan iniquity,and work out evil on their couches;In the morning light they accomplish itwhen it lies within their power.They covet fields, and seize them;houses, and they take them;They cheat an owner of his house,a man of his inheritance.Therefore thus says the LORD:Behold, I am planning against this […]
Reading 1 Is 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8 When Hezekiah was mortally ill,the prophet Isaiah, son of Amoz, came and said to him:"Thus says the LORD: Put your house in order,for you are about to die; you shall not recover."Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD:"O LORD, remember how faithfully and […]
Reading 1 Is 26:7-9, 12, 16-19 The way of the just is smooth;the path of the just you make level.Yes, for your way and your judgments, O LORD,we look to you;Your name and your titleare the desire of our souls.My soul yearns for you in the night,yes, my spirit within me keeps vigil for you;When […]
Primera lectura Jer 7, 1-11 Ésta es la palabra del Señor que escuchó Jeremías: "Ponte a la entrada del templo y proclama allí estas palabras: 'Escucha, Judá, la palabra del Señor; escúchenla ustedes los que entran por estas puertas para adorar al Señor.Esto dice el Señor de los ejércitos, el Dios de Israel: Corrijan su […]
Readings for the Memoria de San Joaquín y Santa Ana, padres de la Virgen MaríaPrimera lectura Jer 3, 14-17 “Vuélvanse a mí, hijos rebeldes, porque yo soy su dueño, dice el Señor: Iré tomando conmigo a uno de cada ciudad, a dos de cada familia y los traeré a Sión; les daré pastores según mi […]
Primera lectura 2 Cor 4, 7-15 Hermanos: Llevamos un tesoro en vasijas de barro, para que se vea que esta fuerza tan extraordinaria proviene de Dios y no de nosotros mismos. Por eso sufrimos toda clase de pruebas, pero no nos angustiamos. Nos abruman las preocupaciones, pero no nos desesperamos. Nos vemos perseguidos, pero no […]
Readings for the Memoria Opcional de San Chárbel Makhlūf, presbíteroPrimera lectura Jer 1, 1. 4-10 Palabras de Jeremías, hijo de Jilquías, uno de los sacerdotes residentes en Anatot, territorio de Benjamín.En tiempo de Josías, el Señor me dirigió estas palabras:"Desde antes de formarte en el seno materno, te conozco;desde antes de que nacieras,te consagré como […]
Readings for the Memoria Opcional de Santa Brígida, religiosaPrimera lectura Miq 7, 14-15. 18-20 Señor, Dios nuestro, pastorea a tu pueblo con tu cayado,a las ovejas de tu heredad,que permanecen aisladas en la maleza,en medio de campos feraces.Pastarán en Basán y en Galaad,como en los días de antaño,como cuando salimos de Egiptoy nos mostrabas tus […]
Primera lectura Can 3, 1-4 Esto dice la esposa: “En mi lecho, por las noches, a mi amado yo buscaba. Lo busqué, pero fue en vano. Me levantaré. Por las plazas y barrios de la ciudad buscaré al amor de mi alma. Lo busqué, pero fue en vano. Y me encontraron los guardias de la […]
Primera lectura Jer 23, 1-6 "¡Ay de los pastores que dispersan y dejan perecer a las ovejas de mi rebaño!, dice el Señor.Por eso habló así el Señor, Dios de Israel, contra los pastores que apacientan a mi pueblo: "Ustedes han rechazado y dispersado a mis ovejas y no las han cuidado. Yo me encargaré […]
Readings for the Memoria Opcional de san Apolinar, obispo y mártirPrimera lectura Miq 2, 1-5 ¡Ay de aquellos que planean injusticias,que traman el mal durante la nochey al despuntar la mañana, lo ejecutan,porque son gente poderosa!Codician los campos y los roban,codician las casas y las usurpan,violando todos los derechosarruinan al hombre y lo despojan de […]
Primera lectura Is 38, 1-6. 21-22. 7-8 En aquel tiempo, el rey Ezequías enfermó de muerte y vino a verlo el profeta Isaías, hijo de Amós, y le dijo: "Esto dice el Señor: 'Arregla todos tus asuntos, porque no te vas a aliviar y te vas a morir' ".Ezequías volvió la cara hacia la pared, […]
Readings for the Memoria Opcional de San Camilo de Lelis, presbíteroPrimera lectura Is 26, 7-9. 12. 16-19 La senda del justo es rectaporque tú, Señor, le allanas el sendero.En el camino de tus mandamientos te buscamos,anhelando, Señor, tu nombre y tu recuerdo.Mi alma te desea por la nochey mi espíritu te busca por la mañana,porque […]
'Everything I have is a gift from God'
Father Lio Faletoi embraces, encourages stewardship at his parish and across the diocese. Article link in the bio
We welcome Fr. Claudio Aguirre from Venezuela. He is a missionary priest spreading the gospel message in his home country, Columbia, Chile, and also worked with indigenous people in the Amazon.
We bid farewell to Rene Lemus and his family as they journey to their next adventure in life in Nebraska. Rene has been such a blessing to our parish for the last 15 years. He was the Hispanic Music minister, prepared families for the baptism, maintained our yard, served as a member of the Pastoral Council, and represented St. Michael’s in the Diocesan Liturgy council. His wife, Gabi, provided beautiful flower arrangements all year, most notably during the Feast of Guadalupe. Thank you for all you’ve done. We will miss them dearly.
Lord, please bless them with safe travel to their new location. May you continue to use our friends to spread the gospel wherever they go so that others will be brought to faith in Christ through their witness. We also pray for opportunities to be able to cross our paths someday. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Where do we stand?
Where do we stand?
Do we stand in the luxury of our own home?
Do we see the walls filled with comfort and security?
Do we stand on the front porch?
Do we see the house next door and across the street, perhaps where our friends live?
Do we stand on the corner down the street?
Do we see the neighborhood and its collection of people and lives?
Do we stand at the front of the neighborhood?
Do we see the main street and the traffic it brings to our world?
Do we stand at the bus stop?
Do we see the many busy people that drive by?
Do we see those who walk by?
Do we see the faces on the bus as they pass us by?
Do we stand at the center of the city?
Do we see the faces that live and breathe the life of urban surroundings?
Do we see the faces of those living on the street?
Do we see them, hiding under bridges or asking for help?
Do we stand at the airport?
Do we see the collection of people coming home and traveling far?
Do we see the people emptying the trash and cleaning the floor?
Do we stand in a new city?
Do we see the marvels of history and culture before us?
Do we see the poverty and hardship of the streets before us?
Do we stand in a warring nation?
Do we see the destruction?
Do we see the fear?
Do we see those mourning losses that can never be recovered?
Do we stand in the under-developed world?
Do we see the despair?
Do we see the hunger?
Do we see the hope?
Where do we stand?
Will we stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters to work, hope and pray that we will all stand in one equal place?
Will we, one day, see a world of peace, abundance, compassion, and love from wherever we stand?
―Theresa Coop (via Social Justice Resource Center)