Reflections on the weekly gospel from our Pastor.
At the center of our Lenten journey, this Sunday’s Gospel invites us to reflect on how we perceive suffering and God’s role in it. The evangelist Luke presents Jesus’ perspective on the tragic deaths of some Galileans and others crushed to death by the fall of a tower. People wonder if these tragedies were punishments Read More
On the Second Sunday of Lent, the Church invites us to reflect on Jesus’s transfiguration, an event that revealed his divine glory. The Gospel of St. Luke tells us that Jesus goes up the mountain to pray, and during this prayer, his face changes, radiating the splendor of God’s glory. Elsewhere in Sacred Scripture, we Read More
Fasting is more than a practice. It is an invitation to draw closer to Jesus. According to the Gospels, many people approached Jesus, and many of us continue to do the same today. But why do we seek Him? Do we come to Jesus only when we need something, or do we seek Him out Read More
On Saturday, February 15th, some of the leaders of our Hispanic Community organized the event, Valentine’s Dinner and Dance, to support the General Fund of our parish. It was organized by the Hispanic Community, but opened to all. Last week, Fran Grothe shared how much she and her husband enjoyed this event. I asked her Read More
“Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received.” — 1 Peter 4:10. The Annual Catholic Appeal provides essential support for seminarians preparing for the priesthood, helping to fund their formation. Three seminarians will be ordained to the priesthood in our diocese in 2025, Read More
“Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received.” — 1 Peter 4:10. “This place helps people like me who have nowhere to go. They offer us a safe place and food. The good people here make us feel human again.” That’s how one Read More
From Our Pastor Dear Brothers and Sisters, Each year, we are invited to participate in our Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA), an opportunity for all of us to support essential ministries and services that benefit many in our Diocese of San Diego. The theme of this year’s campaign is “Advancing Our Mission.” The Annual Catholic Appeal Read More
Mary, Joseph, Anna, Simeon, and Jesus met in the temple. How did they get there? Or rather, what brought them to that meeting place? But, even more importantly, what brings us to the temple, to the place where God resides? Mary and Joseph followed the law of Moses, the Spirit guided Simeon to witness the Read More
In the first reading of today’s liturgy, the Third Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle C, we see that the prophet Ezra proclaims the Law before all the people so that they understand and accept and fulfill the Law in the days to come. But in the Gospel, Jesus stands up and proclaims that, even as Read More
The average cost of a wedding today in the United States, according to a recent study by The Knot, is a lot of money. It can range from $10,000 to $30,000. We don’t know the budget for an ancient Jewish wedding, but I dare to imagine that wedding stress has always been a part of Read More
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