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October 2nd, From The Pastor's Desk

10/2/2022

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FROM THE PASTORS DESK

When we consider the readings of today critically, they are telling us that we must have faith.

The first reading of today, we see how God through the prophet Habakkuk, urges the people of Israel not to give up because of difficulties or situations that seem to shake their faith in God. To really understand the background of the first reading, we must go back to historical facts about the prophet Habakkuk. He lived about six hundred years before Christ, under the rule of king Jehoiakim. The king did nothing to protect the weak and the poor and allowed them to be oppressed. For this reason the people went to the prophet to consult the Lord on their behalf. Habakkuk confronted God and asks Him to act on the part of those who are suffering. We too sometimes wonder why God allows so much injustice in the world and why he allows such awful catastrophic events to happen.

In the gospel Jesus is telling us that faith is a very powerful force, capable of unhoped-for results. Faith is not something that gives us a right to reward. It is a gift that helps us to understand life and brings us happiness and we must thank God for it.

At times we forgot the gifts we have received and it is necessary to fan the flame and once again become aware of our privileged situation and of the responsibility that entails. This is what Paul is recommending to us in the second reading. May we always try to keep up with our faith in God no matter what happens.

On another note we have program activities in our parish for fund raising activities. I personally encourage you all to take part in them to help our parish to be on a sound foot economically.
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May God keep us all under his care until we meet again next Sunday at the feast of the Lord.
Be Happy in the Lord, and God loves you.
 
 
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Cuando consideramos críticamente las lecturas de hoy, nos dicen que debemos tener fe.

La primera lectura de hoy, vemos como Dios a través del profeta Habacuc, exhorta al pueblo de Israel a no desistir por las dificultades o situaciones que parecen quebrantar su fe en Dios. Para comprender realmente el trasfondo de la primera lectura, debemos volver a los hechos históricos sobre el profeta Habacuc. Vivió unos seiscientos años antes de Cristo, bajo el gobierno del rey Joacim. El rey no hizo nada para proteger a los débiles y los pobres y permitió que fueran oprimidos. Por eso el pueblo acudió al profeta para consultar al Señor en su nombre. Habacuc se enfrenta a Dios y le pide que actúe en favor de los que sufren. Nosotros también nos preguntamos a veces por qué Dios permite tanta injusticia en el mundo y por qué permite que sucedan eventos catastróficos tan terribles.

En el evangelio Jesús nos está diciendo que la fe es una fuerza muy poderosa, capaz de resultados inesperados. La fe no es algo que nos da derecho a una recompensa. Es un don que nos ayuda a comprender la vida y nos aporta felicidad y debemos agradecer a Dios por ello.

A veces nos olvidamos de los dones que hemos recibido y es necesario avivar la llama y volver a tomar conciencia de nuestra situación privilegiada y de la responsabilidad que ello conlleva. Esto es lo que Pablo nos está recomendando en la segunda lectura. Que siempre tratemos de mantener nuestra fe en Dios sin importar lo que suceda.

En otra nota, tenemos actividades de programa en nuestra parroquia para actividades de recaudación de fondos. Personalmente, los animo a todos a participar en ellos para ayudar a nuestra parroquia a tener un buen pie económico.

  Que el Señor nos tenga bajo su cuidado hasta el próximo Domino en la fiesta del Señor.                                               Sean felices en el Señor que los ama. 
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