Reflections on the weekly gospel from our Pastor.
Meet Fr . Joeseph Juracek, OFM Fr. Joseph Juracek was born in Johnson City, New York. During his early college career, he was drafted. After joining the Air Force, he was stationed in Rome, NY, and part of the group that started the first-ever Crucillos held on military bases. It was through one of these Read More
Pastor’s Biography Fr. Edgardo Jara, OFM, better known as Fr. Lalo, was born in San Carlos, Costa Rica. He grew up in a faith-oriented family where his parents guided him to love God, others, and creation. Even in his youth he took his faith seriously and was evidenced by his being active in the youth Read More
A Reflection From our Pastoral Team This Sunday is the Gospel of St. John, and we begin the chapter on the Eucharist. It starts with the multiplication of loaves and fish. It is an introduction to Jesus’s teaching on the Bread of Life. The feast of the Passover is near, and Jesus provides physical food Read More
Please be sure that the two of us are so grateful for the years you have allowed us to serve you as Associate Pastor and Pastor of this wonderful Parish of San Luis Rey.
A Reflection From our Pastoral Team Today, we are presented with a very brief gospel. Remember now that we are in the gospel of Saint Mark, and the great thing about Mark is that he leaves you asking questions all the time. Last Sunday, we heard that Jesus sent his apostles, two by two, to Read More
Jesus, our Savior, and Redeemer, not only sends his disciples to proclaim the Good News, but he also sends each of us to do the same. This mission is an obligation not only for priests and consecrated persons but for all men and women who have been baptized. How can we see, experience, and hear from our Savior if “the harvest is abundant, but the laborers are few”?
The one who had much did not have too much, and the one who had little did not have too little. (2 Cor 8:15)
A Reflection From our Pastoral Team For today’s Gospel, we continue to read from the Gospel of Mark. Last Sunday, we heard about Jesus calming the storm, the first of four miracles that Jesus performed near the Sea of Galilee. These four miracle stories offer us a glimpse at Jesus’ power. This week, we hear Read More
Bulletin Reflection If you had to explain what Jesus was up to in the gospels, one good answer would be, he was trying to make the familiar strange again. He wants those around him to see their lives, their world, and their faith in a whole new light. Sometimes that would involve him teaching, saying, Read More
Bulletin Reflection from Deacon Lyle In today’s Gospel, Jesus has just been healing and casting out demons in Galilee. Along with the crowds come people who do not understand what He is doing. Even His friends think He has lost His mind and needs to be taken away for a while. The scribes who came Read More
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