What is God’s Justice?
A Moment of Peace: In the midst of our busy week, this reflection from our Pastor, Fr. Lalo Jara, OFM, offers a moment of quiet contemplation, a chance to pause, breathe, and reconnect with the divine.
MSLRP News for 3-23-25
Please Keep Our Elect In Your Prayers: This Sunday, we will pray together the Creed, our Profession of Faith, with our Elect. Please keep them in your prayers this week that when their preparation is complete, they may find Christ in his Sacraments at the Paschal Feasts during the Easter Vigil. Por favor mantengan a Read More
Does God Punish Us?
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
Listen to Him
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
El Ayuno: Un Encuentro Con Jesucristo
El ayuno es más que una práctica. Es una invitación a acercarse a Jesús. Según los Evangelios, sabemos que muchas personas se acercaron a Jesús, y hoy en día muchos continuamos haciendo lo mismo. Pero ¿por qué lo buscamos? ¿Venimos a Jesús solo cuando necesitamos algo, o lo buscamos por amor? El verdadero discipulado significa Read More
Fasting: An Encounter with Jesus Christ
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
Is God the Lord of our lives?
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
Introducing Fr. More Torres, ofm
ASSOCIATE PASTOR’S BIOGRAPHY My name is Macario Torres. In México I am known as Jacobo as well. Jacobo was my religious name as a friar. I now go by More, as I have been affectionately known since childhood. I was born in Romita, Guanajuato; México. My parents are Juan and Teresa. I have six Read More
Associate Pastor’s Biography
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
Who Is Our New Pastor?
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
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