Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church: Catholic Sunday Homilies

Be a Testimony of God's Joy (Jn 1:6-8,19-28) (3 AD)

The ministry of John, is also our ministry; to testify to the Light - Christ. I suggest three steps; 1) Share what God has done in your life, 2) Share who Jesus Christ is and how He can make a difference 3) Invite others to invite Jesus into their lives.  But sadly one of the biggest reasons we do not testify to Jesus enough... we've not yet experienced the Joy he wants to give us; a Joy that the world cannot take away. Let us be that Voice Crying out from the desert of our barren heart/lives asking for God to enter, with His Peace, Joy, Hope and Love. 

Tercer Domingo de Advenimiento

Homilia del padre Carlos

Prepare the Way for The Power of God to Enter Your Heart (Mk 1:1-8) (2 AD)

We take for granted what God has already done for us in the 1st coming of Christ.  We rarely think about the 2nd coming of Christ at the end of time. But the Christ who has come, and the Christ who will Come again, is also with us now bringing with Him Power, yet we fail to see, appreciate and receive that. This Advent, open you hearts, prepare the way for His Power, the Baptism of the Holy Spirit to change your life and reveal more efficaciously God's Love & Graces, in your life. 

Segundo Domingo de Advenimiento (Mk 1:1-8)

homila del padre Carlos.

Be Alert!! What is Jesus Talking About? (Mk13:33-37) (1 AD)

Why is Jesus telling us to be Awake. What does that mean and how do I do it?  I would say; pray like Isaiah, and make changes in our life to make room for a miracle. God wants to wake us up! This homily gives some ways we can make room for the coming of Jesus into our lives.

Primer Domingo de Advenimiento (Mk 13:33-37)

homilia del padre carlos

Jesus The Shepherd King (Mt 25:31-46) (34 OT)

In these times of political division, this Feast Reminds us that all Nations have but one and the same King, Jesus Christ King of the Universe. All earthly authority comes from Him, and must be exercised in accords with the values of His Kingdom. He is Truth. He is Love. We can never seek worldly ends, even good ones, by adopting means that betray His Kingdom. His ways are our Highest authority, and His ways have already triumphed over the ways of the world.  The scene of Judgement we hear of in todays Gospel, where Jesus separates the sheep from the goats, teaches not that we are saved by our works, but that our citizenship in God's Kingdom, by grace through faith, expresses itself in our lives as it did in the live of our Shepherd King Jesus Christ, in laying down His life for all, especially the most vulnerable, the lost and wounded in His flock. 

Homilia Cristo Rey (Mt 25:31-46)

Homilia del Padre Carlos 

The Meaning and Purpose of our Lives (Mt 25:14-30) (33 OT)

Our meaning and purpose can be easily expressed. Today's parable of the servants given 1, 2 and 5 talents sums it all up. We live between the two comings of Christ. The two comings is God's plan to establish the Kingdom in Power in the second coming, but through the first coming, bring as many into it as possible!  This design is in perfect fulfillment of His Justice and Mercy. And we are part of the plan! How can more enter the Kingdom as Jesus delay's His second coming, unless we invite them? This is our mission and purpose; to be His disciples, and use our gifts and talents to build up His Kingdom.  That's it! :-)

Homila XXXIII Domingo Tiempo Ordinario (Mt 25:14-30)

Homila del Padre Carlos