We sat down with Fr. Jesus Galindo to talk about the Year of Mercy and its place in the lives of the parish of San Antonio. He shared with us his thoughts and hopes for the year and how we can all encounter God’s mercy throughout Lent and the rest of the year. Fr. JesusContinue reading “Meeting the God of Mercy with Fr. Jesus Galindo”
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“Why were you looking for me?”, Sunday Reflection, FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY by Fr. Jesús Galindo, OFM
The Christmas season is above all a family celebration. Overseas relatives and contract workers make it a point to come home at this time of the year to celebrate Christmas with the family. The most joyous moment of the season is definitely the Christmas midnight’s nochebuena, when all the family members gather at table. TheContinue reading ““Why were you looking for me?”, Sunday Reflection, FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY by Fr. Jesús Galindo, OFM”
“Be Vigilant At All Times,” First Sunday of Advent C by Fr. Jesús Galindo, OFM
Today, the first Sunday of Advent, marks the beginning of a new liturgical year–Year C, during which the Gospel of St. Luke will be mostly read. Luke’s gospel is the gospel of prayer, the gospel of joy, the gospel of the poor, the gospel of the Holy Spirit, the gospel of mercy, the gospel ofContinue reading ““Be Vigilant At All Times,” First Sunday of Advent C by Fr. Jesús Galindo, OFM”
“He has done all things well!” 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time B SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION By Fr. Jesús Galindo, OFM
Today’s gospel is unique for several reasons: 1) It is proper to Mark, i.e., not found in any other gospel; 2) The cure took place in pagan territory; 3) It was the people who brought the sick man to Jesus (stress on the role of the Christian community); and 4) Jesus performed an unusually elaborateContinue reading ““He has done all things well!” 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time B SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION By Fr. Jesús Galindo, OFM”
“Feeding the Crowds by Sharing”, 17th Sunday on Ordinary Time (B) by Fr. Jesus Galindo
For five consecutive Sundays, starting today, we will read chapter 6 of the gospel of John—the longest chapter of said gospel (71 verses) – about the Eucharist. This insertion of John’s gospel is due to the fact that Mark’s gospel is too short to cover all the Sundays of Year B. The multiplication of theContinue reading ““Feeding the Crowds by Sharing”, 17th Sunday on Ordinary Time (B) by Fr. Jesus Galindo”
“Let’s work for the growth of God’s Kingdom” 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time B Reflection by Fr. Jesus Galindo, OFM
Exactly three years ago now, we watched on TV the four-day Diamond Jubilee celebration of Queen Elizabeth II of England. It was a spectacular display of pomp and pageantry with horse-drawn carriages, soldiers, flags, boat parades, music bands, concerts… you name it. We got a glimpse of royalty’s gold and glitter. Shows that shape ourContinue reading ““Let’s work for the growth of God’s Kingdom” 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time B Reflection by Fr. Jesus Galindo, OFM”
Why Do People Suffer?, A SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time by Fr. Jesús Galindo, OFM
In an indirect way, today’s gospel gives us a precious little piece of information about Peter’s marital status. By mentioning his mother-in-law, we come to know that Peter was a married man (no other way to have a mother-in-law!). This is the only reference recorded in the gospels about the marital status of any ofContinue reading “Why Do People Suffer?, A SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time by Fr. Jesús Galindo, OFM”
“He will Lease His Vineyard to Other Tenants”, A Sunday Gospel Reflection 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time by Fr. Jesus Galindo, OFM
A married couple with five children adopted a young boy who had been allowed to go out on parole from a rehabilitation center. First, they took him on probation under their custody. He was a model boy, so they decided to adopt him. They treated him exactly like one of their own children and askedContinue reading ““He will Lease His Vineyard to Other Tenants”, A Sunday Gospel Reflection 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time by Fr. Jesus Galindo, OFM”
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