Reflections on the weekly gospel from our Pastor.
From the Pastor ‘s desk Dear Parishioners, Each year we are invited to participate in our Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA), which is an opportunity for all of us to support essential ministries and services which benefit many in our Local Church. The theme of this year’s appeal, Living Our Mission, calls to mind what we Read More
From the Associate Pastor In this Gospel for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, we find a beautiful jewel in the example of humility and simplicity of Saint Peter. Seeing the miraculous catch of fish, Peter acknowledges that he is a sinner because he had not understood who Jesus really was. “’ Depart from me, Read More
From the Pastor The readings for today remind me of the martyrs of my country: Monsignor Romero (today a Saint), Father Rutilio Grande, Father Cosme Spessotto, and the laymen Manuel Solórzano and Nelson Lemus, beatified last weekend. I am sure that in every country we have martyrs or prophets who suffer the consequences of being Read More
From the Associate Pastor “When the Sacred Scriptures are read in the Church, God himself speaks to his people, and Christ, present in his word, proclaims the Gospel” (GIRM, no. 29). These words from the General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM) set before us a profound truth that we need to ponder and make Read More
From the Associate Pastor :–Today, Sunday, January 16, we witness the first miracle that Jesus performs at the wedding of Cana! Surely, Jesus wants the party, the joy, and the conviviality to continue with the bride and groom and guests! In such a feast, the most holy Mary, the Mother of Jesus and our mother, Read More
From the Pastor Time really flies, we just celebrated Christmas, and now we are celebrating the Baptism of the Lord. Today we see Jesus as an adult, and beginning his public ministry. He has been baptized by his cousin John, anointed by the Holy Spirit, and commissioned to bring forth justice to the nations. From Read More
From the Associate Pastor Do you know that we have a Cultural Diversity Ministry? One of their goals is to provide educational opportunities for parishioners to learn about and appreciate other cultures. In a parish with a rich cultural diversity like Mission San Luis Rey, their ministry has been invaluable in fostering relationships among our Read More
From the Associate Pastor This Sunday, December 26, we are celebrating the FEAST OF THE MOST HOLY FAMILY. Saint Joseph, Saint Mary, and Jesus are the protagonists and examples to follow on this Feast Day. It would be very important to take a look at our own families and ask ourselves if we are following Read More
A Guest Reflection I came across this reflection from Fr. Joseph A. Pellegrino that I would like to share with you for this Sunday: “In the Gospel of Luke, the Christmas story begins with two women, Mary and Elizabeth. Today we are presented with these women. One, Mary, is a young girl, perhaps around 16. Read More
From Our Associate Pastor. How Can This Be? That’s what we hear Mary say to the Angel Gabriel upon hearing from him that she will bear a son who will be called the Son of the Most High, who will take the throne of David, rule the house of Jacob, and whose kingdom will have Read More
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