Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church: Catholic Sunday Homilies

This Feast of Christ the King IS POLITICAL! (Jn 18:33-37) (34 OT)

Today's Feast, Christ the King of the Universe, is meant to make a political statement. It was established in 1925 by Pope Leo, to speak to rising Nationalism, which gave rise to WWI and was threatening to lead again to war. It was established to remind all Christians, that even though we live in nations, our highest allegiance is not to any one nation, but to Christ the King of All Nations, and God of All People. We must weigh our nation's politics in the light of the Gospel, the highest standard. This message is still needed to be proclaimed today!

NO VENDAMOS NUESTRO REINADO A NADIE Y POR NADA (Cristo Rey XXXIV)

- Jesucristo El Anunciado de siempre traerá la paz y y la justicia.
- Su Reinado dura por siempre y para siempre.
- No cedamos el derecho de tener el Rey como jefe de nuestras vidas.
- En las pequeñas cosas de nuestra vida pongamos a El como centro y Rey. 
- Dios Padre se hace hombre y Rey para Salvarnos. 

We are in Difficult Times. God can use suffering to bring about good. (MK 13:24-32) (33 OT)

Jesus is the Lord, Savior, and the Messiah prophecized in the Old Testament. Today's Gospel passage calls to mind the prophecy of the Kingdom of God, and the Messiah who is a divine figure coming from heaven on the clouds "like a Son of Man." Today Jesus claims to be the fulfillment of that prophecy, and also predicts the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple. Today's prophecy also foreshadows the end of the world. How does this help us today? It reveals that God has a plan, and no matter how difficult things may seem to be, God will triumph in the end, and we too, through faith with Him.  Suffering is not caused by God, but it is used by God to strengthen our faith.  Today's times can strengthen our faith, and that Faith can lighten our burdens and free us to love others and hence bring about a rebirth after difficult times. 

Todo pasará , pero mis palabras no pasarán Homilia Tiempo Ordinario XXXIII

Todo pasará , pero mis palabras no pasarán.
- El profeta Daniel anuncia la salvación que trae el Mesias.
-Prepara para el nuevo amanecer y profetiza la salvación.
-En medio de las dificultades de cada día también se recibe la salvación.
- Tengamos esperanza y sepamos ver la presencia y llegada del Reino de los cielos .
-Daniel y Jesus anuncian la buena nueva tal presencia se da cada día , ahí , aquí , allá , donde hayan hombres y mujeres dispuestos para reconocerlo. 

Be a Giver, Not a Taker, and Do Great Things for God! (MK 12:41-44) (32 OT)

If we put God and others first, having Faith that God will provide for us and others, our Faith and Generosity, will help others and ourselves. We will find our vocation, and do Great Things for God. The story of the Widow's Mite, brings to mind the true story of Danny Thomas and the founding of St. Jude's Hospital.  

Homilia en Espanol de Padre Pablo XXXII Tiempo Ordinario en Espanol

Si ponemos a otros delante de nosotros mismos con fe podemos alimentar a los demas, y a nosotros mismos. Estamos llamados a ser un dador, no tomadores. 

Homily by Fr. Carlos (Mk 12:38-44) in English 32 Sunday Ordinary Time

Prayer Workshop #2

This workshop begins with a short summary of workshop #1, and then goes on to share a teaching by St. Teresa of Avila on prayer. 

What does it LOOK LIKE to Love God with Heart, Mind, Strength and Soul? (MK 12:28-34) (31 OT)

Jesus says we should Love God "With all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength." What does this really look like? This homily contains some practical suggestions, or check, to see if you love God with your, mind, heart, strength, and soul. To love God is a miracle. It is a response to His love for us. But we can do things to invite this miracle into our lives. 

Amar al Prójimo Como a Si Mismo. Homilia Tiempo Ordinario XXXI

- 613 preceptos Imposible de recordar y de vivir o practicar .
-La tora o alianza antigua basada en el Amor a Dios , pero sin contenido .
-la nueva alianza basada en el amor a Dios y al prójimo , pero con el ejemplo de Jesús .
-El da la vida por nuestra salvación y para siempre , sin necesidad de renovarla .
- Su ejemplo fue pegar la ley con lo humano. 
-Jesús ama al hombre y mujer de carne y hueso y no por preceptos .