We are almost at the end of the liturgical year. When Mark wrote his Gospel, the Roman Empire was devastated by wars, plagues, calamities, and famines. Christian communities were affected by persecution and murders. In the face of such struggles, some fanatics began to spread rumors of an impending catastrophe, the end of all creation, Read More
REFLEXIÓN DEL EVANGELIO Jesús dice que todas estas estrellas ahora están cayendo; no deberían estar en el cielo; no son divinidades. Donde entra la luz del Evangelio, todo lo demás se oscurecerá. Padre Lalo Jara, OFM ¡NUEVO ESTA SEMANA! Para la semana que comienza, disfrute de las escrituras, noticias y eventos de su familia parroquial Read More
GOSPEL REFLECTION Jesus says all these stars are now falling; they should not be in the sky; they are not divinities. Where the light of the Gospel enters, everything else will be darkened. Fr. Lalo Jara, OFM New this week! Click the picture or this link for the video of our pre-mass slideshow for the Read More
Thank you for your generosity to our brothers and sisters at Casa Franciscana Guaymas A.C. last weekend. Would you like to see how your contributions are used? Please click on this short video introduction to the Casa’s programs. In this video, Fr. Martín Ibarra introduces some of the services provided by the Casa Franciscana Mission Read More
Calendarios de formación de fe Parents, click these links for a Calendar PDF. Kindergarten thru 5th Grade & OCIC Middle School Program 6th thru 8th Grades Formación en la fe en español Parent Collaboration Meetings (Elementary & Middle School) Children’s Liturgy of the Word 2024-2025 For more information or questions, please contact Alessandra Garcia at Read More
GOSPEL REFLECTION Anything that created separations and divisions between people made Jesus angry. The only time Jesus speaks of condemnation is against people who created divisions in the community. Fr. Lalo Jara, OFM New this week! Click the picture or this link for the video of our pre-mass slideshow for the week beginning November 10, Read More
REFLEXIÓN DEL EVANGELIO Cualquier cosa que haya creado separaciones y divisiones entre la gente hizo a Jesús enojado. la única vez Jesús habla de la condenación es contra personas que creó divisiones en la comunidad. Padre Lalo Jara, OFM ¡NUEVO ESTA SEMANA! Para la semana que comienza, disfrute de las escrituras, noticias y eventos de Read More
From the beginning of his public life, Jesus came into conflict with the representatives of the religious institution, the scribes, and the Pharisees. This Sunday’s gospel passage presents Jesus’ attack against the scribes. Jesus denounced their behavior: “They like to walk around in long robes” to get everyone’s attention. Jesus didn’t like that. A person Read More
After this, I had a vision of a great multitude, which no one could count, from every nation, race, people, and tongue. They stood before the throne and before the Lamb, wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands. They cried out in a loud voice: “Salvation comes from our God, who is Read More
GOSPEL REFLECTION It is important to clarify that intercession never replaces the direct prayer we can all make to God. But God is pleased that his children help each other and thus participate in his love. Fr. Lalo Jara, OFM New this week! For the week beginning November 3, 2024, enjoy scriptures, news, and events Read More
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