Reflections on the weekly gospel from our Pastor.
The desire for power, positions, wealth, and glory are part of human life. The Gospel presents us with a dispute between the 12 apostles. Two brothers, James and John, conspire against the rest of the group, showing selfish interests. They ask Jesus for the best positions he will soon establish in the Kingdom. Jesus is Read More
“To always be close to Jesus, that’s my life plan.” – Carlo Acutis In November 2023, the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis of the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops invited me to interview Antonia Salzano, mother of Blessed Carlos Acutis. Days later, I received a relic of him from his mother, and I decided Read More
We are celebrating our parish’s Feast of St. Francis of Assisi this weekend. In 1979, St. Pope John Paul II designated St. Francis as the patron saint of ecology. Today also signifies the conclusion of the Season of Creation 2024. The Season of Creation is a collaborative celebration of prayer and action to nurture the Read More
“Do Good for Others” In this Sunday’s gospel passage, the apostles are a little confused. How can someone who does not belong to our group perform the same wonders or even greater than those we have performed? If someone successfully carries out the mission we are called to carry out, is it cause for rejoicing Read More
From Our Pastor “The Son of Man is to be handed over to men.” The disciples cannot comprehend the great love that Jesus has and offers. How can we understand the “defeat” of the Messiah? They are unable to accept the scandal of the passion and death of the Messiah. Even so, they continue to Read More
In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus asks his disciples two questions: “Who do people say that I am?” and “Who do you say that I am?” The answers to the first question referred to the rumors people had been saying about Jesus. But in answer to the second question, Peter surprised everyone by declaring: “You are Read More
In the gospel of this XXIII Sunday in Ordinary Time, we find a sick person who must be healed; he is “a deaf man.” The healing ministry of Jesus marks the beginning of the new relationships that must exist between peoples, religions, and cultures. A person who does not enter into dialogue with others, who Read More
A Reflection from Our Pastor My dear brothers and sisters. It is good to be here today. We celebrate the feast of our patron saint, San Luis Rey de Francia, and at the same time, the Rite of Installation of me, your server, as pastor of this parish by Bishop Felipe. Thank you, Your Excellency, Read More
This December, we begin the Jubilee Year: “Pilgrims of Hope.” from May 28 to June 6, Father Lalo, together with Lupe Ríos, will lead a pilgrimage to Rome. Our pilgrims will have the opportunity to pass through the four Holy Doors to obtain a plenary indulgence. The pilgrimage includes a visit to Assisi, Orvieto, and Read More
Using the Safari browser, click 
then select "Add to Home Screen" and click "Add."
