May 8, 2016 - St. Raphael Catholic Church
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May 8, 2016 - St. Raphael Catholic Church
Saint Raphael Catholic Church 5444 Hollister Ave., Santa Barbara, CA, 93111 Phone (805) 967-5641 Fax (805) 964-2988 Website: www.straphaelsb.org The Ascension of the Lord — May 8, 2016 Pastor Msgr. Jon Majarucon Associate Pastor Rev. Lucio Juarez Retired Priest Rev. Frank Colborn Deacons Dcn. Wayne Rascati Dcn. Stephen Montross Pastoral Associate M. Noël Fuentes Confession Saturdays: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Masses Monday through Friday: 8:00 am Wednesday and Friday: 12:05 pm Saturday: 5:30 pm Vigil Sunday: (English) 7:30 am, 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 5:30 pm Life Teen Mass (Español) 12:30 pm Eucharistic Adoration First Friday of every month for 24 hours, concluding with Benediction St. Raphael School 160 St. Joseph St. Santa Barbara, CA 93111-2367 Michelle Limb, Principal (805) 967-2115 www.straphaelschoolsb.org Page Two Saint Raphael Church Pastor’s Corner God blessed me with a great mother. As I get older I realize how lucky I am and how I really don’t deserve to have such a wonderful mother. While I have her I try to make up for all the terrible and selfish things I did as a teenager. I lived for 18 years with free room and board, laundry, insurance, clothes, tuition and fees, an automobile. I caused so much worry. I talked back so much, and gave her an attitude she did not deserve. Shame on me. (Shame on you if are doing what I did. Go out and get a job and pay rent.) But I digress... We turn on the television, computer or radio and are bombarded with the secular world’s suggestion of how to celebrate this life-giving Institution. Dinner, gifts, banquets, flowers, jewelry, etc. Wonderful gestures that, quite frankly, should be done every day for our mothers. The reality is: Mother’s Day is a very difficult and emotional day for many. Motherhood can be a blessing and an overwhelming cross and a burden as well. Today I lift up in prayer and celebrate the Holy Mass for all of you wonderful Mothers and the Institution of Motherhood. We pray too for: - Children who have lost their mothers - Children who have irresponsible mothers - Mothers who have lost children - Mothers who are pregnant - Mothers who are single parents - Mothers who have disrespectful children - Mothers who have special-needs children - Mothers whose spouses are cruel and selfish - Mothers who cannot have children - Mothers who terminated the life of their child - Mothers who are divorced - Mothers whose children are incarcerated - Mothers who are widows - Mothers who are ill or living in convalescent homes - Mothers whose children are in the Service or in Law enforcement - Mothers who live in the streets - Grandmothers and Great-grandmothers May 8, 2016 Pastor’s Corner (cont’d) May is the month of Mothers and Mary. (Mary is her Latin name. Her actual name was “Miriam”, an ancient Hebrew name which means “life is bitter”.) Joachim and Ann named her appropriately. Children, spouses: help, assist, support your mothers! Stop being a burden. Motherhood is bittersweet. Like Divine Providence its very nature is to create, protect, sustain and nurture life and love. On this day Lord please bless all women and especially our beloved Mothers living and dead. Msgr. Jon Mass Intentions May 7-13, 2016 May 07 Sat Vigil 5:30 pm Ann Cassidy (D) May 08 Sun 7:30 am John Sternot (D) 9:30 am All Mothers (L & D) 11:00 am Our Parish Community 12:30 pm Maria de Jesus & Luz Maria Murrillo (D) 5:30 pm Geri Kovach (L) May 09 Mon 8:00 am Margaret Heiduk (D) May 10 Tues 8:00 am Betty Blinde (D) May 11 Wed 8:00 am Joan Easterbrook (D) 12:05 pm Joseph Lima (D) May 12 Thurs 8:00 am George Hopping (D) May 13 Fri 8:00 am Sofia Morren (D) 12:05 pm Joel Kendler (D) — 2016 Parish Pastoral Council Election — Are you Interested? Are you a registered parishioner who would you like to be involved and make a difference with helping to improve our Church's Community and Physical Plant? We have a 3-5 year Parish Plan to help make these areas even better than they are today and are looking for energetic, willing, and prayerful people to make this happen. If you are interested in running for the Parish Pastoral Council (a three-year term), please stop by the Parish Office after Mass or call 967-5641. On The Cover: Newly Confirmed! Top photo: 103 at 10:00 am; bottom photo: 70 at 2:00 pm. Congratulations! The Ascension of the Lord ~ Calendar Highlights This Week ~ Sunday, May 8 Happy Mother’s Day! K of C Mother’s Day Parish Breakfast, 8:30 am to 11:30 am, Parish Hall Monday, May 9 St. Vincent de Paul, 2:00 pm, Conference Rm. Tuesday, May 10 Escuela de Evangelizacion, 7:00 pm, PC, MP Room Wednesday, May 11 Adult Bible Study, 10:00 am, PC, Rm. A/B Friday, May 13 Grupo de Oracíon, 7:00 pm, Conference Rm. PC=Parish Center Parish Community News Knights of Columbus Mother’s Day Parish Breakfast The Knights of Columbus will be serving their delicious “gourmet” breakfast today in the Parish Hall from 8:30 am to 11:00 am. In honor of Mother’s Day, all mothers will be treated to a complimentary breakfast. When accompanied by one or both parents, children ages 12 and under receive a free breakfast. Stop by for a free cup of coffee and a chance to socialize. Whether you attend the Sunday morning Masses or not, join us to enjoy scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, fruit cocktail, applesauce, fruit juice and coffee, tea or hot chocolate — all for the low price of $5. Take-out meals are also available. Proceeds fund the charitable works of Knights of Columbus, Council 5300. Eucharistic Ministers — Please contact Eucharistic Minister Coordinator, Marcia Greiten, NO LATER THAN May 18 with any changes to your availability for the JUN-JUL-AUG schedule. Email [email protected] or call 967-6326. Provide any changes to your contact info. Adult Bible Study — Wednesdays, 10:00 am, Room A/B, Parish Center. All are welcome! For more information, call Melissa (afternoons), 964-4570. Page Three Together In Mission 2016 The theme of this year’s campaign is, “Though we are many, we are one . . .”. Together in Mission provides an opportunity to show our concern for tens of thousands of fellow sisters and brothers within our own Archdiocese that need our financial support so that they may continue to provide education, ministry and a Catholic presence in their communities. Please be assured that contributions to the Together in Mission campaign are not used for any other purpose. All funds received in excess of our goal are returned in full to the Parish. Thank you for your prayerful consideration and please continue to fulfill your pledges. Parish Goal: $76,600 Amount Paid as of 4/29: $51,033 Remaining balance: $25,567 Parish Giving — Sign up for electronic giving! Safe and secure! Visit our website: straphaelsb.org or call Shanelle Turcios in the Parish Office, 967-5641 x101. Property Improvements — If you would like to make an extra donation to help us pay for parish projects, please make the check payable to St. Raphael Church and on the memo line put “Property Improvements”. Thank you for helping us keep our property in good working order. Eucharistic Ministry to the Sick — If someone is at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, a nursing home, or homebound, and needs Eucharist brought to them, please call the Parish Office at (805) 967-5641. Funeral Ministry — St. Raphael Parish Staff is here to serve you, your family, and friends during this time of planning. Contact the Parish Office at (805) 967-5641. Anointing of the Sick — This is a sacrament offered to those who may be seriously ill or dying. Call the Parish Office at (805) 967-5641 and one of the priests on duty will arrange a time to visit you in your home, nursing home, or hospital. Life Line Screening — Affordable, non-invasive and painless health screenings are scheduled for June 16 at Saint Raphael Church. Five screenings will be offered: blocked arteries; abdominal aortic aneurysms; hardening of the arteries in the leg; atrial fibrillation or irregular heart beat; and a bone density screening for men and women. 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139 with member discount). All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. 1-888-653-6441. Info (and a link to the Life Line website) at the St. Raphael website: straphaelsb.org (click on “news/events”). Page Four Saint Raphael Church Sociable Seniors Please Pray for the Sick of Our Parish Judith Aguirre Lee Alfano Deb Altomare Nick Altomare Sandra Alvares Steve Armitage Stan Baran Theresa Baran Donald Benn Concepcion Macias Blanco Jessica Blanco Christine Bohlig Al Borgaro Bert Bradley Fritz Cahill Carolyn Calandro Sam Capra Guadalupe Cardenas Concha Lucero Carrillo Ester Castaneda Joe Cate Juan Cervantes Ana Cobian Fr. Frank Colborn Michael Contreras Milagros Crisostomo Marge Dana Gary Davila Josefina Diaz Kelly Diebold Theresa DiRusso Irene Dorado Connie Every Juan M. Figueroa Gracie Fisher Christian Franzen Juan Alberto Gallardo Magdalena Graciano Jose Guillen Leslie Gutierrez Maria Elena Gutierrez Joe Herring Rocky Honer Mary Hopping Mell Hueston Alfonso Jimenez Austin Joseph Keefe John Kelley June Kelley Madison Klopp Dolores Lomeli Mrs. Charles Lundfelt Sean Magee Ann Magenheimer Joan Magenheimer Kristin Mahon Maria Martinez Laurie May Carol Montejano Adam Montross Byron Montross Catherine Morris Camille Moynihan Estella Narvaez Ana Nungaray Jose Nungaray Teo Nungaray Mike Orozco Helen Owen Guadalupe Paz George Pinedo Jess Placencia Lucy Placencia Patricia Polzin Tom Puerling, Sr. Theresa Pugh Carl Quinn Lydia Ramirez Socorro Rivera Alicia Rodriguez Delia Rodriguez Salvador Roman Maria Rosas Barbara Santos Donna Saar Molly Shawl John Shellabarger Bill Shinn Ruth Stark Dennis Tokumaru Esther Tolis Mark Vidakovich Bruce Wilroy If you need to add or remove immediate family from this list, please contact the Parish Office: 967-5641. Wider Catholic Community Mass and Healing Service — May 19, 7:30 pm at Holy Cross Church. Guest Celebrant is Father Charles Lueras, CRIC. For more information please contact Phil or Chris Luna (962-1438). Love offering will be taken. Job Opening — San Roque Church. DRE (Director of Religious Education). 30 hrs. with benefits; small parish (800 families) and approx. 150 students. Requires 5 yrs. in catechetical ministry, Master Cathechist Certification preferred or working toward Administrative skills. For more info or an application, Contact: Tricia Knight (805) 687-5215, ext. 10 or [email protected]. Worldwide Marriage Encounter — June 25-26 at St. Jude Parish in Westlake Village and July 30-31 at St. Rose of Lima in Simi Valley. Info: call Jeanine and Russ Walker at (805) 648-4244 or visit www.twocanlove.org. May 8, 2016 The message is clear: Sociable Seniors prefer entertainment only — no more lectures — at our luncheons. It will, of course, be more costly and we will require payment in advance in order to control costs. Questions: call Max Keller at 967-8296. For information about Sociable Seniors, call Eleanor Keller, 967-8296. The Senior Travelers PCPA — In the Heights, Broadway's Tony® Awardwinning Best Musical (2008). “This exhilarating musical tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York's Washington Heights neighborhood – a place where the coffee from the corner coffee shop is light and sweet, the windows are always open and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music”. Matinee, Wednesday, August 17, 1:30 pm. $60 per person includes ticket and bus. You will need to pay for your buffet meal. Send check made out to St. Raphael with "In the Heights" on memo line. October: Santa Anita Park. Questions: call M. Keller at 967-8296. Spirituality & Fellowship Divine Mercy: Martha Avila 964-4945. Meets monthly (usually 3rd Tuesday of the month) at 7:00 pm, in the church. Eucharistic Adoration/Exposition: Margaret Priest 967-7391 Healing of Families: Dcn. Stephen Montross 964-9152 Intercessory Prayer: Cecilia Marks 968-6008 (English), meets Tuesday, 7:00 pm, in the church “crying room”. Marina Rodriguez 722-8933 (Spanish), meets Monday, 6:45 pm, in the church “crying room”. Operation Outreach: Beth Fairfield 964-7919 Praise and Worship: Barbara Flynn. Meets Wednesdays at 6:30 pm, in the Conference Rm. Rosary & Divine Mercy Prayer Group: Meets Thursdays, 8:30 am, in the church “crying room”. Rosary Makers: Janet Fanucci 886-9723 St. Joseph Men’s Prayer Group: Bob Marks 968-6008. Meets Wednesdays, 6:30 pm, in the church. St. Raphael Bowling League: Joanne Anderson, 967-8645 or Eleanor Paulazzo, 968-5240 Sociable Seniors: Eleanor Palazzo 968-5240, Paul Robillard 967-8860 The Gathering: Marie Mlodzik 967-4330 The Ascension of the Lord Page Five St. Raphael School Saint Raphael Youth Ministry From the Principal’s Desk Leading Teens Closer to Christ Dear St. Raphael School Families and Friends, The month of May is dedicated to Our Blessed Mother. As is our tradition, students will take home a statue of Mary to pray the rosary as a family. It was recently announced that Reese from 3rd grade was runner-up Junior Spirit of Fiesta. It was Reese’s first time auditioning at Junior Spirit with a three-minute dance performance and an interview. Her mom credits much of Reese’s success, confidence, work ethic and her ability to handle the interview to the education she has received at St. Raphael School. Congratulations, Reese! We held our annual Father Daughter Dance at Bishop Diego High School where the girls showed up in gorgeous dresses and danced the night away with their dads! Remember that our final fundraiser for the year is on Friday, May 13! The jog-a-thon is always a fun day and a great way to earn money for our school. Looking forward to seeing everyone out on our field! Important Dates: May 13: Jog-a-Thon May 16: Jeans for Jesus May 20: I Raphael. Jog-a-Thon Money Due. May 21: 1st Holy Communion at 10:00 am May 24: Spring Sing and Junior High Play at 6:00 pm In Mary’s Love, Ms. Michelle Limb, Principal Protecting Our Children Everyone has stress, whether it’s a bad day at work, car trouble, or simply too many things to do. It is important to learn how to manage your stress—for your own sake and for the children around you. Too much stress can make it hard to parent effectively. After a while, your children may show signs of being stressed out, too. For a fact sheet on managing stress please email: [email protected] or call (213) 637-7227. High School Life Night: 5:30 pm Teen Mass and then Life Night. For information on any of the teen programs, contact: John 964-3466 x1 or Shanelle 964-3466 x2. For Teens Interested in Getting Baptized and/or Making First Communion: We have a special sacrament class just for teens. This is for all teens in 7th grade and older. Call John at 964-3466 x1 for more information or with questions. ♦ College-age Ministry (ages 18-24). All college-age are welcome. Call 964-3466 x2 and ask for Christie. LIFETEEN® and Confirmation News → Confirmation Year 1 and 2 meets on Monday Nights from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. → Edge Junior High Ministry meets two times a month on Thursdays from 7:00 pm to 8:45 pm. → “Men of God” and “Daughters of the King” both meet every other Wednesday, 7:00 to 9:00 pm. → Full Circle, a support group for teenagers, meets every other Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. → Dos Pueblos Catholic Club meets Wednesdays at lunch in room Q-13; pizza is one dollar per slice. → San Marcos Catholic Club meets Tuesdays at lunch in room C-3; pizza is one dollar per slice. → Breakfast Club meets every other Thursday on late start from 7:45 to 8:45 am at Cody's restaurant (for San Marcos students). For any additional information, contact John Vasellina, Youth Minister, at 964-3466x1. Angie Toyama/Terry Strickler Fund — Provides financial assistance to teens for costs of camps and conferences. Donations can be made to St. Raphael Youth Ministry with “Angie Toyama” or “Terry Strickler” on the memo line. Drop off donations at the Parish Office, or mail to St. Raphael Church. Thank you! Pilgrimage Churches for the Jubilee Year of Mercy Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara Pastoral Region: St. Louis De Montfort, Santa Maria; St. Raphael, Goleta; Santa Clara, Oxnard. Page Six Saint Raphael Church Parish Staff and Office Hours Monday thru Thursday: 8:30 am-7:30 pm, Fri: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm (closed for lunch on weekdays from 11:30 am-12:30 pm). Saturday 9:00 am-2:00 pm; Sunday 8:30 am-2:00 pm. After hours emergency number: (424) 219-3747. Bulletin Submissions — Please submit items no later than Friday, at Noon, nine days prior to the intended Sunday bulletin. Parish organizations have priority. Items must be emailed or typed clearly on paper. No phonein announcements please. Announcements may be edited for space. Email: [email protected]. Bulletin: Deborah Correio, [email protected] Business Manager: Noël Fuentes, 683-9090 x7 Finance/Accounting: Shanelle Turcios, 967-5641 x101 Finance Council: John Hoenigman—Chairman 967-2114, Robert Zaida, Joe Salcedo, Andrew Ochsner, John Hoenigman, Ann Burns, Norma Demonteverde Online Giving: Shanelle Turcios, 967-5641 x101; internet: https://www.myowngiving.com/Default.aspx?cid=1434 Parish Council: Pat Pigatti—Chairman 685-8794, Lee Alfano, Susana Almazon, Kelly Almeroth, Jeff Barkhorn, Stephanie Carlyle, Mario Coronado, Maureen Dougherty, Cindy Hagon, Jesus Lopez, Christie Rojo, Bruce Schumikowski, Linda Varesio, Craig Wines Reception: Maria Romero 967-5641 x100 Website: Deborah Correio, [email protected] Faith Formation Adult Faith Formation (Holy Communion, Confirmation): Noël Fuentes, 683-9090 x7 Bible Study: Melissa Colborn, 964-4570 Confirmation, Youth: John Vasellina, 964-3466 x1 Early Childhood Education: Cecilia Marks, 968-6008 Preschool: Jo Bittner, 967-4435 Religious Education (CCD): English Coordinator: Karen Froelicher, 967-1641 x3 Bilingual Coordinator: Ana Cervantes, 967-1641 x4 Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA): Noël Fuentes, 683-9090 x7 School: Principal, Michelle Limb, 967-2115 website: www.straphaelschoolsb.org. Youth Ministry/LifeTeen: John Vasellina, 964-3466 x1, [email protected] Vocations, Parish Rep: John Switzer 967-8049 Altar Servers: Bruce Schumikowski, 964-4456 & Karen Froelicher, 967-1641 x3 Bereavement: Noël Fuentes, 683-9090 x7 Children’s Liturgy of the Word: Nancy Panizzon, 964-5462 End of Life: Noël Fuentes, 683-9090 x7 May 8, 2016 Service & Outreach Visiting Nurse and Hospice: 965-5555 St. Vincent de Paul: 683-8535 Martha’s Ministry: Mary Penza 967-9609 Mary’s Meals: www.marysmealsusa.org Parish Festival: Ed Leicht 681-0969, Glenn Schiferl 964-6013 Respect for Life: Rita Duley, 964-0121 Safeguard the Children: Msgr. Jon Majarucon 967-5641 Victims Assistance Ministry: Suzanne Healy (213) 637-7650 Liturgical Ministries Environment: Mary & James Lac 964-3592, Sharon Marshall 968-3420, Maria Cabrera 964-9485 Eucharistic Ministers : Mass: Marcia Greiten, 705-8924 To the Sick/Homebound: Vicky Jacobson, 895-1499 Lectors: Charles Kriech, 967-8886 Music: Dorothy Turner 968-0683, Bob & Patty Burnham 569-5858, John Vasellina, 964-3466 x1 Sacristans: Marie Lundfelt 687-4313 Ushers: Parish Office In Our Community 24-Hour Help Line/Crisis Intervention: 692-4011 or (800) 400-1572 Always Our Children: Support group for parents of LGBTQ children, Joe & Kathie Schneider 687-4338 Catholic Charities Santa Barbara: 965-7045 Community Counseling Center: 962-3363 Engaged Encounter: http://www.ceeofla.org Hospice of Santa Barbara: 563-8820 Jail Ministry (Restorative Justice): Michael Ledisa (213) 705-5510 Knights of Columbus: Grand Knight: John Kirk 967-5996 4th Degree: Ed Barrier 886-0190 Marriage Encounter: Jeanine and Russ Walker 648-4244 Medical Network: Supporting unplanned preganancies, 967-9096 Rachael’s Vineyard: Post-abortion support for women and men (866) 272-2435 Rescue Mission: 966-1316 St. Vincent de Paul Society: 683-8535 Santa Barbara Pastoral Region Office: Bishop Robert Barron, 682-0442 Scouting: Boy Scouts: Glenn Schiferl, 964-6013, www.goleta105.com Cub Scouts: Ryan Eardley, 651-9629 Girl Scouts: Stephanie Carlyle 968-6505, Jame Flint 962-6395 Venture Crew: Joe Bauer, 967-2211 In Need of Help? Call St. Vincent de Paul 683-8535. La Ascensión del Señor La Iglesia de San Rafael Pagina Siete Noticias de la Parroquia Unidos en Misión 2016 — El tema de la campaña de este año es: " Aunque somos muchos, somos uno. . .”. Unidos en misión ofrece una oportunidad para mostrar nuestra preocupación por las 80 parroquias y 62 escuelas de la Arquidiócesis que necesitan nuestro apoyo financiero para que puedan continuar proporcionando la educación, el ministerio y una presencia católica para decenas de miles de personas. Puede estar seguro de que las contribuciones a la campaña Unidos en Misión no se utilizan para ningún otro propósito. Todos los fondos recibidos por encima de nuestro objetivo se devuelven en su totalidad a la Parroquia . Gracias por su consideración en oración y por favor seguir cumpliendo sus promesas. Meta Parroquia: $76,600 Cantidad pagada: $51,033 El saldo restante: $25,567 Protegiendo a Los Niños — El estrés puede afectar a su hijo/a El estrés puede afectar a su hijo/a Toda persona se estresa en algún momento, ya sea por un mal día en el trabajo, un problema con el automóvil, o simplemente muchas cosas que hacer. Es importante aprender cómo manejar su estrés, para su propio bien y para el bien de los niños a su alrededor. Mucho estrés puede hacer difícil que eduque a sus hijos con efectividad. Después de un tiempo, sus hijos también pueden mostrar signos de estar estresados. Para recibir información sobre cómo manejar el estrés envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected] o llame al (213) 637-7227. Día de las Madres ¿Necesita Ayuda? Recuerde llamar al 683-8535, San Vicente de Paul Información Parroquial Escuela de Evangelización (EDE): Sergio Lopez, 569-8726, Andres Flores, 683-0389 Guadalupanos: Carlos Sanchez, 570-1838 and Jesus Lopez, 895-4099 Comite de Liderazgo Hispano: Jesus Lopez, 895-4099 Ministros de la Eucaristía: Misa: Carlos Sanchez, 570-1838, y Estela Santos, 683-6542 Para Los Enfermos: Carlos Sanchez, 570-1838 y Ana Lopez, 689-5087 Liturgia Dominical Para Niños: Ester Lopez, 895-4099 Ujieres/Hospitalidad: Bernardo Lule, 964-9194 Grupo de Oración: Jesús Lopez, 895-4099 Horas de Oficina lunes, martes, miércoles y jueves: 8:30 am a 11:30 am y 12:30 pm a 7:30 pm viernes: 8:30 am a 11:30 am y 12:30 pm a 5:00 pm sábado: 9:00 am a 2:00 pm domingo: 8:30 am a 2:00 pm Formación en la Fe — La Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles a través del Instituto de Pastoral y Evangelización (IPE), un programa de formación en la fe de tres años, ofrece clases mensuales de un fin de semana al mes en el área de espiritualidad, teología, pastoral y formación humana. La sede de reuniones es en la Parroquia de San Rafael. Para más información: Sergio López (805) 689-5087 ([email protected]) y Ana López (805) 895-2027 ([email protected]). Continuamente Alabando a Dios Tanto la primera lectura como el Evangelio nos cuentan la gloriosa Ascensión de Cristo al cielo. La carta de san Pablo a los efesios nos recuerda que Cristo está sentado a la derecha de Dios en el cielo, por encima de todos los coros de ángeles. Puede que tengamos la tentación de mantenernos a reverencial distancia de Jesucristo. Sin embargo, el tono de las lecturas de hoy dista mucho de esa tentación. El tono es exuberante y el mensaje es urgente. Hemos de ser sus testigos, y el Evangelio describe a los primeros testigos de esta manera: “Muy alegres. . . permanecían constantemente en el templo alabando a Dios” (Lucas 24:53). ¿Cómo podemos alabar a Dios continuamente? La respuesta se encuentra en la segunda lectura, en la cual Pablo pide a Dios que nos conceda un “espíritu de sabiduría y de reflexión” para conocer a Cristo claramente (Efesios 1:17). No podemos mantenernos a distancia. Vamos a ser iluminados y fortalecidos. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.