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9933 Midway Road, Dallas, Texas 75220
214-358-1453 • Fax: 214-351-1887
www.stmonicachurch.org
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WELCOME TO ST. MONICA CHURCH!
We are pleased to have visitors join us in worship and we invite you
to become active registered parishioners. Registration forms
can be found in the vestibule, at the Parish Office, and online.
Mass Times
Saturday: 5:00 pm
Sunday: 8:00 am, 9:30 am,
11:00 am, 12:30 pm,
2:00 pm (español), 5:00 pm
Weekday Mass Times
6:45 am, 8:00 am M-F
8:00 am Saturdays
First Fridays 5:30 pm
Primer viernes del mes 7:00 pm
Childcare for 11:00 am Mass
Ages: 12-months to 4-years
No Cost
Room 114 Family Center
Celina Abeyta-Barry, Leader
Reconciliation • Reconciliación
Saturday/Sábado
3:30-4:30 pm • 6:30-7:00 pm
Baptism • Bautismo
Third Saturday of each month at 10:00 am
Parents and godparents are required to attend a preparation class offered on the first
Saturday of each month at 10:00 am. Call the Faith Formation Office to register.
Tercer sábado de cada mes a las 3:00 pm
Padres y Padrinos deben asistir a una clase de preparación que
se ofrecen los primeros sábados de mes a la 1:00 pm. Llame
a la Oficina de Ministerio Hispano.
Marriage • Matrimonio
Contact a priest or deacon at least six months before the planned marriage date.
Llame a un Sacerdote o Diacono por lo menos seis
meses antes de la fecha de la boda.
Helplines • Linea de Ayuda
St. Vincent de Paul serves the poor or distressed on an emergency basis.
972-994-1121 (confidential) Volunteers contact: [email protected]
Stephen Ministry helps those experiencing grief, divorce, job loss, chronic
or terminal illness, or another life crisis. 214-290-0803 (confidential)
July 26, 2015
Bulletin Deadline
Monday at 12:00 noon • Submit notices in writing to [email protected].
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Parish Staff
Fr. Stephen W. Bierschenk
Pastor - x 7107
Fr. Marco Rangel
Parochial Vicar - x 7112
Fr. Edwin Leonard
Vocation Director (in residence)
Monsignor John F. Meyers
Pastor Emeritus
Abel Cortes
Larry Lucido
Deacons
Bob Marrinan
Brian Mitchell
St. Monica Church Office
Main: (214) 358-1453 • Fax: (214) 351-1887
Hours: M-F 9:00-5:00 • Sunday 10:00-2:00
Parish Secretary............................. x 7453
Faby Gomez
Business Manager.......................... x 7176
Debbie Diaz
Database Manager.......................... x 7111
Melissa Franks
Volunteer Coordinator.................... x 7173
Maria E. Juarez-Plank
Safe Environment Director............ x 7144
Shavana Lopez
Bookkeeper..................................... x 7102
Jared Wirths
Director Youth Ministry.................. x 7103
Emmanuel Espiritu
Director of Communications......... x 7142
Erin Cooper
Music Ministry
Director of Music............................ x 7101
Jeremy Wirths
Director Youth Music...................... x 7103
Emmanuel Espiritu
Organist (9:30 & 11:00 Mass)
Guillermo “Will” Martinez
Faith Formation
Main: (214) 357-8549 • Fax: (214) 351-1887
Director of Faith Formation........... x 7132
Mariangela Byrne
Administrative Assistant............... x 7549
Eldie Diaz
Ministerio Hispano
Main: (214) 357-8549 • Fax: (214) 351-1887
Director of Hispanic Ministry........ x 7131
Maria M. Gonzalez-Rocha
St. Monica School
Main: (214) 351-5688 • Fax: (214) 352-2608
Phil Riley, Principal
www.stmonicaschool.org
July 26, 2015
From the Pastor
Two boys were twins, one an
incurable optimist, one a total
pessimist. Their parents were
worried about the extremes
of behavior and attitude and
finally took the boys to see a
psychologist. The psychologist
observed them a while and then
said that he had a strategy to
help them have a more balanced
view of life.
He said that they had a room
filled with all the toys a boy
could want. They would put the
pessimist in that room and allow
him to enjoy life. They also had
another room that they filled
with horse manure. They put
the optimist in that room. Then
they observed both boys through
one-way mirrors. The pessimist
sat there complaining that he
had no one to play with. They
went to look in on the optimist,
and were astounded to find him
digging through the manure. The
psychologist ran into the room
and asked what on earth the boy
was doing. With a big smile, he
replied that with all that manure,
he was sure there had to be a
pony in the room somewhere.
The gospel today has the
optimist and the pessimist.
Faced with a huge crowd and
Jesus’ challenge to feed them,
Philip immediately begins to
calculate the price and to declare
that it is not feasible to even
consider this option. Andrew
doesn’t have a practical solution
to feeding a vast multitude.
Instead, he introduces Jesus to
a generous boy who is willing to
share his small lunch. To think
that would be sufficient would
require extreme optimism. But,
Andrew sensed that the smallest
gift put in the hands of Jesus
would be sufficient to meet the
need. His confidence in Jesus
received a response that was
beyond anyone’s imagining.
Everyone ate and there were
leftovers!
It’s an important lesson to
remember – we give the little gift,
Jesus multiplies the blessings.
We cannot bring about world
peace, but our decision to
practice patience or turn aside
from anger and speak words of
gentleness and love opens the
door to invite Jesus to touch and
change the heart of the one who
has offended us.
We cannot heal a broken heart
or take another’s burden and
carry it for them. Our temptation
is to pretend we don’t notice
their need. But, our willingness
to listen, our decision to offer our
support, the simple act of praying
for them by name – the little gifts
are multiplied as Jesus consoles
them and assures them that
they are not alone in their need,
because we have not left them
alone in their need.
The power to transform the
world with love belongs to Jesus.
But each of us has a role to play.
The pessimist in us looks at the
world around us and begins to
decide there is not hope, no way
to change things for the better.
But, Jesus is always the optimist.
He knows that if we will only give
our little gift – a smile, a word of
kindness, a simple gift of some
of our time or our possessions
– he will multiply the love that
is expressed, and transform the
world into a wonderful place of
blessing.
–Fr. Stephen W Bierschenk
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 26, 2015
Stewardship
07-19-2015
Regular - $34,422
Africa - $3,987
Total Mass Attendance
07-19-2015
3,552
News & Events
Religious Education or CCD Registration for 2015-16 classes will be held in
the parish office today (Sunday, July 26th) through Friday, July 31st. The parish
office will be open today from 9:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday from 9 am - 7:00 pm
and Tuesday - Friday from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm If this is the student’s first year at
St. Monica, we will need a copy of their birth and baptism certificate (if baptized
already) at the time of registration. Classes will be held on Sundays starting
September 14th. Kinder - 5th grade classes will be from 3:15 - 4:45 p.m. and 6th 12th grade classes will be from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please
call the Faith Formation office at 214-357-8549.
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St. Monica Grief Support Ministry
This is a new and much-needed ministry that will offer support, in group
sessions, to individuals grieving the death of a family member or friend. If
you are interested in helping lead this ministry, as a group facilitator or group
coordinator, please contact Maria Juarez-Plank at 214-366-7173 or email at
[email protected]. Bilingual volunteers would be a plus.
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Smoked BBQ Chicken Dinners
The St. Monica Knights of Columbus Council 5656 will be
selling smoked BBQ chicken dinners on Saturday, August 1st
from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the Family Center Parking Lot.
The menu options include: Half Smoked BBQ Chicken; 12 oz.
baked beans; 12 oz. whole kernel corn; bread; and BBQ sauce
(Optional). The cost is $10. Extra sides are $2 each and drinks
are $1. Pre-sales will be held after each Mass on July 25 – 26.
Check or major credit cards accepted.
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The St. Monica School Extended Day Program will have part-time openings in
August for individuals interested in working with children K-4th grade. The primary
qualifications are 18 years of age, safe environment clearance and most importantly
a love of children. Responsibilities include planning activities, supervising homework
time and providing a nurturing, caring place for our children from dismissal until they
go home. If you are interested in joining us, please contact director Mrs. Mary Ann
Trotzuk at [email protected] or call 214 351-5688 ext 5163.
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Summer Scrip is back! Gift cards can be purchased in Angel Hall from 10:00
am - 11:00 am each Sunday. Please support St. Monica School by shopping
with scrip gift cards.
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Is your marriage as good as it gets? Attend a Worldwide Marriage
Encounter Weekend August 14th-16th at Camp Copass in Denton. For more
information, contact Tom & Micha Aldon at 972-539-6638 or visit www.dfwme.
org/apply. Strengthen your sacrament of matrimony.
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Mass Intentions
Sunday, July 26
8:00 am........ Priest’s Intention
9:30 am........ Priest’s Intention
11:00 am....... For the People of the Parish
12:30 pm ..... Priest’s Intention
2:00 pm........ Josefina Escajeda U by Familia
Gandara
5:00 pm........ Priest’s Intention
Monday, July 27
6:45 am........ Phillip Doran U by Sheila & Jim
Madden
8:00 am.......... Al & Mercedes Herman by Anne
Yaeger
Tuesday, July 28
6:45 am........ For Madden & Canary Families
8:00 am.......... Herman Family by Sheila & Jim
Madden
Wednesday, July 29
6:45 am........ Departed Souls U by Randall Wooley
Family
8:00 am........ Eleanor Lee Risher U by Ron & Mary
Stankey
Thursday, July 30
6:45 am........ John G. Bayer, Jr. U by Florence
Crable
8:00 am........ Mary McHugh U by Sharon & Brian
Mitchell
Friday, July 31
6:45 am........ Caryn Burnett U by Pat & Jack Padian
8:00 am........ Maurice Padden U by Diehl Family
Saturday, August 1
8:00 am...........Jane Kostiuk U by Walter & Joan
Menigutti
5:00 pm...........Gustavo Gomez U by Daniels Family
St. Monica Church Photo Directories are still available. Parishioners who
had their photo taken can come by the church office to pick up their directory
during office hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm and Sunday
from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.
Sanctuary Light
This week the Sanctuary Light is burning for
those suffering from terminal illness.
Volunteer to spend an hour a week with Jesus! Please contact Marge
Giangiulio at 214-769-4407 or email [email protected]. Adoration
coverage is needed for 9 am on Mon and Fri; 12 pm -1 pm & 10 pm - 11 pm on
Wed; 4 pm - 5 pm on Thurs; 9 pm & 10 pm on Tues; and 11 pm on Friday.
To request a name to appear, please contact the parish
office or complete a green prayer request card (found
on tables at the back of church) and place the card in an
offering basket.
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Is your ministry or group doing something great at St. Monica? Send your
event information to Erin Cooper at [email protected] to place it in
the bulletin, online or on social media.
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Looking to grow in your faith? Visit our Ministries page at stmonicachurch.org!
For Our Sick
Michelle Franks2
Mary Villarreal3
Names will appear for 3 weeks.The numbers after the names begin at 3 and
count down and are intended to help those who make requests.
For Our Departed
Robert Dubois
Effie McMahon
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Parish Calendar
DAILY - Monday to Friday
6:20 am........ Rosary | Church
6:20 am........ Morning Prayer | Chapel
7:30 am........ Rosary | Church (Tues&Fri - Chapel)
9:00 am........ Eucharistic Adoration | Chapel
Sunday, July 26
8:00 am........ KoC BBQ Chicken Sales | Church
9:30 am........ Adult Education | 217
10:30 am...... LRSS Summer Study | 211
3:30 pm........ Youth Band Practice | Church
4:00 pm........ Handbell Rehearsal | 217
6:30 pm........ Men’s ACTS Meeting | 201
Monday, July 27
8:30 am........ Legion of Mary | JCLC
10:00 am...... Safe Environment Class | 201
1:30 pm........ Safe Environment Renewal | 201
6:00 pm........ Centering Prayer Group | Bride Room
6:00 pm........ SVDP | 129
Tuesday, July 28
11:30 am....... Safe Environment Renewal | 201
1:30 pm.........Safe Environment Class | 201
Wednesday, July 29
9:30 am.......... Safe Environment Renewal | 201
6:00 pm.......... Safe Environment Class | 201
7:30 pm.......... Choir Rehearsal | Church
Thursday, July 30
7:00 pm.......... Matt Maher Concert | Cafeteria
Friday, July 31
Saturday, August 1
9:00 am........ Centering Prayer Group | 217
10:00 am...... English Baptism Class | 201
5:00 pm........ KoC BBQ Chicken Pick-Up | 109
Family Vocation Chalice
To participate call (214) 368-3640
August 1 at 5:00 pm
Susan Rogers
August 2 at 8:00 am
Ron & Mary Ellen Caldwell
August 2 at 9:30 am
Al & Mary Karam
August 2 at 11:00 am
Hiram & Michelle Aguilar
August 2 at 12:30 pm
Ashley & Lisa Bell
August 2 at 5:00 pm
Gregory & Sharon Ackels
July 26, 2015
News & Events
The Guadalupe Radio Network invites you to its 7th Annual Summer
Speaker Series event on Thursday, July 30th at the Frontiers of Flight
Museum in Dallas. The keynote speaker will be popular priest and author,
Father Michael Gaitley, MIC who will speak on “Marian Consecration and
Divine Mercy.” Father Gaitley is the author of the popular Marian Consecration
book called 33 Days to Morning Glory as well as several other books. His
talk will focus on the connection between Marian Consecration and Divine
Mercy as we prepare for the Church’s ‘Year of Mercy.’ Tickets are $50 each if
purchased in advance and includes a catered dinner from iFratelli restaurant,
wine and other beverages as well as a chance to win some very nice raffle
prizes. To purchase your tickets or for more information please visit www.
grnonline.com or call Dave Palmer at 972-757-2990.
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Young Catholic Professionals invites you to join in its July Networking Happy
Hour event at Sfuzzi in the Grotto Lounge on Tuesday, July 28th at 6:30 pm.
Sfuzzi is located at 2600 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas, TX 75201. This event is a
great way to meet young professionals from all industries to enjoy drinks and great
conversation after work. This community shares job opportunities, strengthens
each other in our faith, and challenges us to grow as Catholic professionals. Young
professionals in their 20s and 30s are welcome!
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The Catholic Pro-Life Committee invites people to join in honoring children lost
near the dawn of life at the inaugural bilingual Mass of Remembrance in the
Diocese of Dallas celebrated by Father Rudy Garcia on Saturday, August 15th at
10 am at the Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe. A special blessing will
be offered for parents of children lost before birth through miscarriage, stillbirth or
abortion, or after birth for any reason. Parents will also be invited to participate in a
white rose procession and to add their child or children to a Book of Remembrance
to be held in prayer by the Sisters of Life. For more information, contact Susan Platt
at 214-392-7545 or [email protected].
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The Family Life Office will be presenting a FOCCUS training workshop in
Spanish for Sponsor Couples on Saturday, August 1st at St. Michael the
Archangel Parish in McKinney. This training is for Sponsor Couples who need
to be trained in the FOCCUS pre-marriage inventory process and materials
for implementation as a marriage preparation tool in their parishes. To register,
contact Thelma Trujillo at 214-379-2896 or [email protected].
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The Family Life Office will be presenting Canon Law and the Sacrament of
Marriage – in Spanish for all involved in Marriage Ministry on September 30th
and October 1st at St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Richardson. To register, contact
Thelma Trujillo at 214-379-2896 or [email protected].
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The 9th Annual University of Dallas Ministry Conference will be held from
October 22nd – 24th, at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas.
Participants will Walk Together in Faith, by attending keynote addresses,
ministry-specific breakout sessions, participating in Mass and prayer services,
perusing the exhibitions, admiring the liturgical art display, and listening to
Christian musical performances. For more information and registration details
are available at www.udallas.edu/udmc.
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Dallas Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Annual Assembly The DDCCW
will host its Annual Assembly on Saturday, November 14, 2015 from 8:30 am –
3:00 pm at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church Parish Center located at 900 St.
Paul Drive in Richardson. The $25 registration fee is includes continental breakfast
and catered lunch. For more information, contact Mary Hintz at 972-255-6540 or
[email protected] or Marcy Reese 903-268-3356 or [email protected].
Decimoséptimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
Noticias y Eventos
26 de julio 2015
Calendario
Communitario
Domingo, 26 de junio
12:00 pm...... Clase de Ambiente Seguro | 109
12:00 pm...... Jovenes Adultos | 211
2:00 pm........ Venta de Comida | Iglesia
3:00 pm........ Legion de María | 201
Lunes, 27 de junio
7:00 pm........ MEC | JCLC Board
7:00 pm........ Ballet Folklórico | Cafeteria
Martes, 28 de junio
7:00 pm........ Rosario | Capilla
7:00 pm........ Divina Misercordia | LIB
7:00 pm........ Ballet Folklórico | Cafeteria
8:00 pm........ Hora Santa | Capilla
Miércoles, 29 de julio
6:30 pm........ Legión de María | 129
7:00 pm........ Coro de Adultos | JCLC Board
7:00 pm........ Pastoral Familiar | LIB
7:00 pm........ Pastoral Juvenil | 211
Clases de Preparación Matrimonial
El próximo 26 de Julio inician las clases de preparación matrimonial. Las clases
se llevaran a cabo de 11:30 a 1:40 en el salón 212 del Centro Familiar. Por favor
llame a la Oficina para más información, 214-357-8549.
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Hora Santa Para Jóvenes y Niños
“Dejad que los niños se acerquen a mí, porque de ellos es el Reino de los cielos”
Mt. 19, 13-15. Les invitamos que dejen a Jesús tocar la vida de sus hijos en una
Hora Santa preparada para ellos. Este viernes, 31 de Julio al punto de las 7 pm.
Jesús Eucaristía estará presente para bendecir a todo niño y joven que venga
adorarle con un corazón gozoso y dispuesto a encontrarse con El.
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¿Problemas con tu pareja?
Te recomendamos ir al retiro Retrouvaille para ayudarles a entrelazar nuevamente
su relación, poner las piezas del rompecabezas que se han extraviado y
reconstruir su relación amorosa.
Este retiro será impartido durante el fin de semana del 4 al 6 de Septiembre. Para
más información visite la página www.retrouvaille.org. O llame a los esposos
Simon al 817-876-0231. Todos los matrimonios son bienvenidos.
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RICA El programa de RICA prepara adultos para recibir los sacramentos de
Bautismo, Primera Comunión y Confirmación. Las clases inician en septiembre
y terminan en Pascua del 2016. Si usted ya tiene sus sacramentos y quiere
aprender más sobre la fe católica puede asistir a estas clases para fortalecer su
fe. Para más información llame a la Oficina Parroquial 214-357-8549.
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Ministerio de apoyo para luto o duelo
Este es nuevo y necesario ministerio que apoyara a individuos a sobrellevar el
luto de un ser querido, ya sea amigo o familiar. Las sesiones se darán en grupo.
Si le gustaría apoyar para dirigir este ministerio como un facilitador o coordinador
por favor comuníquese con María González-Rocha 214-214-357-8549 o al correo
electrónico [email protected].
Jueves, 30 de julio
7:00 pm........ Niños Proclamadores | 129
7:00 pm........ Pastoral Familiar | Upper Lounge
7:00 pm........ Castos por Amor | LIB
Viernes, 31 de julio
7:00 pm........ Apoyo Familiar | FC
Sabado, 1 de agosto
1:00 pm........ Clase PreBaustimal | 201
2:00 pm........ Quinceañeras | Iglesia
Cáliz Vocacional
Familiar
Para llevarse el Cáliz llame
al (214) 358-1453
2 de Agosto
Familia Catalan
9 de Agosto
Familia Catalan Barrios
16 de Agosto
Familia Otero
23 de Agosto
Familia Luna
30 de Agosto
Familia Venegas
Decimoséptimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
26 de julio 2015
De El Pastor
La Oficina de Vida Familiar ofrecerá el
entrenamiento de FOCCUS para parejas
interesadas en ser parte del equipo de
formación prematrimonial. El taller se llevara
a cabo el sábado, 31 de Agosto en la parroquia
de San Miguel Arcángel en McKinney. Para más
información y para inscribirse comuníquese con
María González al 214-357-8549.
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La Oficina de Vida Familiar también ofrecerá una
clase sobre el Sacramento de Matrimonio y la
Ley Canon. Esta clase es para personas que
están involucradas en el ministerio familiar. Se
llevara a cabo en la Iglesia San Pablo Apóstol en
Richardson, el 30 de Septiembre y 1 de Octubre.
Para más información por favor comuníquese
con Claudio Mora al 214-357-2877 o cmora@
cathdal.org.
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Quinceañeras Las celebraciones de Quince
años en Santa Mónica son comunitarias, cada
primer sábado de Mes a las 2pm. La joven debe
tener sus sacramentos de iniciación: Bautismo,
Primera Comunión y Confirmación. Debe asistir
a un taller de formación con sus padres. El cupo
de Quinceañeras por mes es limitado. Para
más información llame a la Oficina Parroquial
214-357-8549.
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Deja tus preocupaciones y tu vida fatigada
atrás...ven para un fin de semana de
descanso y encuentro con el Señor
Se invitan a todos en la parroquia para asistir a
un Retiro de silencio en la Casa de Retiros de
Montserrat. Situado en las orillas hermosas y
tranquilas del lago Lewisville, en Lake Dallas,
Texas. Basado en los Ejercicios Espirituales de
San Ignacio de Loyola con oración y dirección
espiritual. Cuartos privados, comidas, etc.
No se pierda esta maravillosa oportunidad,
empezando la noche del viernes 7 de agosto
y terminando el domingo 9 de agosto después
de la misa y el almuerzo. Regístrese en www.
montserratretreat.org o llame a Luz Restrepo
940-321-6020 para más información. Nosotros y
El Señor te esperamos!
Había unos gemelos que uno
era extremadamente optimista y
el otro completamente pesimista.
Sus papas se preocupaban por la
extremidad de su comportamiento
y actitud, al punto que llevaron
a los niños a ver un psicólogo.
El psicólogo los observó y les
dijo que tenía las estrategias
necesarias para ayudarles a tener
una vida más balanceada.
Les dijo que tenían un cuarto
lleno de juguetes que todo
niño quisiera tener. Pondrían al
niño pesimista en el cuarto y lo
dejarían que disfrutara. También
tenían otro cuarto lleno estiércol
de caballo y pusieron al niño
optimista ahí. Observaron a los
niños a través de un espejo. El
pesimista estaba renegando
porque no tenía nadie con quien
jugar. Después miraron al niño
optimista y estaban sorprendidos
que estaba escarbando en el
estiércol. El psicólogo corrió al
cuarto y le preguntó qué estaba
haciendo. Con una gran sonrisa le
dijo que con tanto estiércol estaba
seguro que había un poni en
algún lugar del cuarto.
En el evangelio de hoy hay
un optimista y pesimista. Frente
a una gran multitud Jesús es
retado a darles de comer. Felipe
inmediatamente comenzó a
calcular el gasto y dijo que no era
posible considerar esta opción.
Andrés no tenía una solución
práctica para darle de comer
a tal multitud, pero presento a
Jesús a un joven generoso que
estaba dispuesto a compartir su
comida. Pensar que eso sería
suficiente era extremadamente
optimista. Pero Andrés, pensó que
un pequeño regalo en las manos
de Jesús sería suficiente para
solucionar esta necesidad. Su
confianza en Jesús fue más allá
de lo que pudiéramos imaginar.
¡Todos comieron y sobro comida!
Una lección importante para
recordar es que si le damos un
regalo pequeño a Jesús, Él lo
multiplicara en bendiciones. No
podemos traer la paz al mundo
pero nuestra decisión de ser
pacientes, dejar nuestra ira y
hablar palabras gentiles y de
amor, abrirá las puertas a que
Jesús toque y cambie el corazón
del que nos ha ofendido.
No podemos curar el corazón
roto o tomar la cargarla de
alguien más. Estamos tentados a
pretender que no pasa nada. Mas
nuestra voluntad de escuchar,
nuestra decisión de ofrecer
ayuda o el simple hecho de orar
por ellos, son pequeños regalos
que Jesús puede multiplicar,
consolando y asegurándoles que
no están solos en su necesidad
porque no los hemos dejado
solos.
El poder para transformar el
mundo con amor es de Jesús,
pero cada uno tenemos que
desempeñar un papel. El lado
pesimista de nosotros, mira al
mundo y comienza a decidir
que no hay esperanza, no hay
modo de mejorar las cosas. Sin
embargo, Jesús siempre fue
optimista. Él sabe que si tan solo
damos un pequeño regalo, una
sonrisa, una palabra cariñosa,
regalamos de nuestro tiempo
o de nuestras posesiones, el
multiplicara el amor que se
expresa y transformara el mundo
en un maravilloso lugar de
bendiciones.
–Fr. Stephen W Bierschenk