March_30th bulletin - St. Brendan the Navigator

March_30th bulletin - St. Brendan the Navigator

Fourth Sunday of Lent
March 30, 2014
The Navigator
El Navegante
St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church
Cumming, GA
Go… Baptize… Teach…
Teens Leave a Legacy
at St. Brendan’s
Proceeds from the recent Cardboard Box City event were distributed with an eye for impacting the future of St. Brendan’s while addressing pressing human needs at the same time. Some $1600 collected during the CBC event were divided up among the Food Pantry, the Good Samaritan Fund, the Garden Ministry—which grows fresh vegetables for the clients of our Food Pantry, and for the long term benefit of our parish through a $500 contribution to the St. Brendan’s Endowment Fund. This particular gift will be noted in the history books of the parish as a gift from these remarkable teens. Thanks St. Brendan’s teens! Your generosity will live on into the future! Look for this symbol throughout the Lenten bulletins. This symbol marks each of the upcoming events that are part of St. Brendan’s “Passport to Paradise” series. Remember to bring your passports to these events and ask to have them stamped or initialed at the event. If you haven’t yet picked up your Lenten Calendar or Passport, more copies are available in the Narthex. Cardboard Box
City
2014
F OR DETAILS REGARDING PARISH ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS - AS WELL AS A COMPLETE LIST OF MINISTRY CONTACTS - PLEASE VISIT
WWW.STBRENDANSATL .COM
, Staff
Pastoral
Rev. Fr. Matthew VanSmoorenburg, L.C.
Juan Guerra, L.C., Parochial Vicar .......
Rev. Fr.
Rev. Mr. Roger Fraser, Deacon .........................
Rev. Mr. Ed Rubio, Deacon ...............................
Sandy Spera, Pastoral Associate, Spanish Liaison
[email protected] ........... ext 42
[email protected]........ ext 12
[email protected]
[email protected] .................
[email protected] ................. ext 27
Faith Formation Staff
Don Conklin, Dir. of Faith Formation
Margaret Frain, Dir. of Youth Faith Formation …
Monica Plew, Faith Formation Coordinator …….
[email protected] …….……ext 40
[email protected] ................. ext 33
[email protected] ………….. ext. 26
Church phone: 770-205-7969, fax: 770-205-5040
Pastor............................................................
or 678-822-1357
Lisa Lively, Youth Min. - Edge/LifeTeen ...........
Nicole Stone, Asst. Youth Min. – Edge/Life Teen
Stacy Applegate, Youth Min. Coordinator ……
Julie Lahey, Dir. of Preschool & MMO
Denise Abreu, Asst. Dir. of Preschool & MMO...
[email protected] …………… ext 13
[email protected]………….. ext 13
[email protected]…….. ext. 13
[email protected]…………… ext. 20
[email protected] ................. ext 29
Liturgy & Music Staff
Lynne Sterritt, Director of Music ..
[email protected] ..............
ext 43
Administrative Staff
Laurie Johnson, Business Manager...................
Kelle Russo, Parish Life Coordinator ……………
Luisa Rubio, Registrar .......................................
Julie Williams, Accounts Payable Bookkeeper….
Laura Myers, Accounts Receivable Bookkeeper ..
Susan Shirley, Communications Coordinator.......
[email protected] ............
[email protected] ………….
[email protected] .................
[email protected] ............
[email protected] ...............
[email protected] .............
ext 31
ext 41
ext 15
ext 21
ext 21
ext 14
[email protected] ...........
[email protected].............
ext 11
ext 10
Mary Ann Mallon, Parish Secretary ......................
Elba Banderas, Receptionist.................................
Arthur Senecal, Special Projects…… ………........
[email protected].............. ext 19
or 678-551-3363
Mac McKinney, Coordinator of Maintenance ................................................................ 678-467-6490
Melvin Rogers, Maintenance ....................................................................................... 404-313-2330
Angel Bonet, Maintenance ………………………
[email protected]
Emergency Contact Information
Sacramental Emergencies requiring the presence of a priest: 678-224-8448
AA: Bob W. 404-308-6556 or Kathie M. 404-219-4055 Al-Anon: 404-687-0466
Good Samaritan Emergency Assistance Hotline: 770-205-2324
Mass Intentions & Altar Flowers
Please contact the parish office to reserve a date for a special Mass Intention or Altar Flower donation.
Parish Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Friday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church
Interested in Becoming Catholic?
Adults who wish to join the Catholic Church as fully
initiated Christians are invited to participate in a
formation program that begins each fall. For more
information,
contact
Ruth
Applegate
at
[email protected].
Counseling Services
Holy Family Counseling Center 678-473-7972
Providing Psychotherapy from a Catholic worldview.
Catholic Charities of Atlanta can provide a variety of
affordable counseling services for families or
individuals. Please contact their confidential
intake/appointment line at 404-920-7725.
Stephen Ministry
Stephen Ministers can provide one-to-one care to
people experiencing a difficult time in life, such as
grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness,
relocation, or separation due to military deployment.
If you wish to speak to a trained Stephen Minister,
please
contact
Ed
Bell
–
770-887-9491,
[email protected].
Baptism
Please contact Luisa Rubio at ext. 15 for detailed
information. Parents must be registered in the parish,
practicing the Catholic faith and attend a baptismal
preparation class. These classes are held monthly.
Spanish speaking families, please contact Sandy
Spera, ext. 27.
4633 Shiloh Road Cumming, GA 30040
Confirmation
Confirmation takes place in the tenth grade with
preparation during the 9th and 10th grades. Teens are
prepared by attending Faith Formation classes,
retreats and by doing works of service within and
outside the parish. For more information, please
contact the Faith Formation office at ext. 13.
Marriage Preparation
Arrangements for the celebration of the Sacrament of
Marriage are to be made at least six months before
an anticipated wedding date. Please contact Fr. Juan
at ext. 12.
Engaged couples who have already completed the
preparation and scheduled a wedding should contact
our Wedding Coordinator, Maureen Weeks, at 404668-8494 or [email protected] with any
questions.
Anointing of the Sick / Communion to the Sick or
Homebound
In the event of serious illness, or other sacramental
emergency requiring the presence of a priest, please
contact our parish office during regular office hours
or, after hours, call our Sacramental Emergency call
answering service at 678-224-8448.
Specially trained Extraordinary Ministers of Holy
Communion are available to bring Communion to
those who are sick or homebound. Please call the
parish office.
Faith Formation
Our Faith Formation program is
dedicated
to
providing
quality
programs that meet the needs of all
our parishioners. From preschool to
adults,
we
offer
catechetical
instruction that is based on the
Catechism of the Catholic Church,
the Scriptures and Church Tradition.
Please contact the Faith Formation
office, ext. 33, for more information.
“Catholicism – The Faith Explained” –
for Adults on Wednesdays, 6:30 –
8:00 pm in the Spiritual Life Center.
Contact Don Conklin, ext. 40, for
more information.
First Reconciliation / Communion
First Communion / Reconciliation
typically takes place in second grade
with the preparation beginning in first
grade. Preparation includes meetings
and workshops for parents and
working with children at home with
materials provided by the Faith
Formation department. All this is
done in concert with our regular Faith
Formation program. For information
contact the Faith Formation office,
ext. 33.
St. Joseph Food Pantry
Food distribution every Wednesday,
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and every
Friday during the school year from
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (No new
registrations on Fridays.) Pantry is
located in the Barn behind the
Church. Contact: Barbara Gordon [email protected]; 770-8883258.
Career / Employment Assistance is
available for those who are in a job
search due to loss of job or desire to
make a change. Please see the
parish calendar on our website or
contact
Rick
Sullivan
at
[email protected] or 678947-5205.
Mass Schedule/Horario de Misas
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
(en Español)
Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.,
1:00 p.m. (en Español), 5:00 p.m.
Daily Mass
Monday – Saturday: 8:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 6:00
p.m.
Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. (en Español)
Rosary – after weekday am Mass
The Chaplet of the Divine Mercy Sundays at 12:30 p.m. en Español
Saturdays at 9:15 a.m. in English
Eucharistic Adoration
in St. Sebastian Chapel
Tuesday - 6:30 p.m. – Wednesday
6:45 p.m.
Reconciliation
Saturday:
9:00 a.m. until last
person served and
3:30 - 4:45 p.m.
Tuesday:
4:30 - 5:45 p.m.
Wednesday:
5:30 - 6:45 p.m.
English and en Español
The
Knights
of
Columbus Lenten Fish
Dinners – Each Friday
during Lent (except Good
Friday) 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm,
Social Hall. Take-outs will be
available.
Meals on Wheels If you have ever wanted to reach out to the Seniors here in Forsyth county please consider being a volunteer for the St. Brendan’s meals-­‐on-­‐wheels program. St. Brendan’s has a group of volunteers who deliver the noonday meal during the week through the Forsyth County Senior Center. We can always use volunteers. If you can do this one day a month between 10am and 12 noon please call/email Judy Harrell at 678-­‐366-­‐0030 x2107 or [email protected] for details. Need a great prayerful resolution for Lent? Come to the Wednesday evening Gospel Reflections and The Faith Explained sessions 6:30 to 8:00 pm each Wednesday of Lent. Come to one or all – contact Don Conklin at 770-­‐205-­‐7969, ext. 40 or [email protected] for more info. Eucharistic Congress 2014 -­‐ SAVE THE DATE This year’s Eucharistic Congress is scheduled for June 20 -­‐ 21. Go and Make Disciples is the theme selected by Archbishop Gregory for our 2014 Eucharistic Congress. As part of our call to share the Good News of Jesus Christ in the New Evangelization we will be working to provide another great moment in the life of our Church here in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Spring Retreat for High School Students Many teens have had life-­‐changing experiences on both the Antioch and Confirmation retreats, and they’re asking for more! Please consider sending your son or daughter on this retreat so they can encounter Christ just as Holy Week begins. Date: April 11th-­‐13th Location: Covecrest Camp – Tiger, GA Time: 7:00 pm Friday – 4:00 pm Sunday Transportation: The first 50 participants to sign up will be able to take a bus from St. Brendan’s, leaving at 5:00pm on Friday Cost: $135 Theme of the retreat: “Full Filled” – This retreat focuses on what the teens are filling themselves up with and seeks to help them empty themselves of distractions to focus on Christ. Every participant needs to bring a mason jar or other glass jar to use for various activities during the retreat! Registration for Faith Formation Classes 2014-­‐2015 New and returning families should attend the Registration Open House on April 27th after morning Masses in the Social Hall. Youth Windshield Washing at every Mass 7:30AM to 6:00PM on April 6th. The teens of St. Brendan's will be washing windshields in the church parking lot and receiving donations after each Mass to help with Summer Camp fees. VBS Registration – Open Now! Please save the date for this year’s VBS at St. Brendan’s. It is now time to register for: “Surfin’ with the Holy Spirit.” Coming June 9-­‐13, 2014. New this year: TWO SESSIONS to choose from….9 am -­‐ 12 pm or 1 pm -­‐ 4 pm! Forms available online at www.stbrendansatl.com or in the Narthex. VBS Volunteers Needed -­‐ Don’t miss this opportunity to get involved with this wonderful ministry. Build friendships while serving! Adult volunteers are allowed one free registration for VBS. Teen Volunteers-­‐ This amazing experience will build your skills in leadership, management and evangelizing….all while growing in patience, compassion and joy! Summer Camp is around the corner. We have plans for 3 camps this summer. Spots are limited. Sign-­‐up Now! For more info email [email protected]. Edge Camp: Camp Hidden Lake — June 2-­‐7 — For rising 6th graders – 8th graders LifeTeen Camp: Camp Hidden Lake — June 30-­‐ July 5 — For rising 9th graders – 12thgraders Alive in You: Summer Mission Trip Mobile, AL — July 8-­‐13 — For rising 9th graders – 12th graders St. Vincent de Paul Seeks
Furniture To Help Those in Need
The Forsyth Chapter of St. Vincent de
Paul is in great need of general
household furnishings to meet the
urgent need of local clients. Most
needed items are twin or full size beds
(no Queen, King or Hide-a-beds
please), bedding, chairs, sofas and
kitchen equipment. For more info, call
Bill McBride at 770-844-0387.
Readings for the Week of March 30, 2014
Sunday:
1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a/Eph 5:8-14/Jn 9:1-41
or 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38
Monday:
Is 65:17-21/Jn 4:43-54
Tuesday:
Ez 47:1-9, 12/Jn 5:1-16
Wednesday: Is 49:8-15/Jn 5:17-30
Thursday:
Ex 32:7-14/Jn 5:31-47
Friday:
Wis 2:1a, 12-22/Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30
Saturday:
Jer 11:18-20/Jn 7:40-53
Next Sunday: Ez 37:12-14/Rom 8:8-11/Jn 11:1-45
or 11:3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45
Living In The Father’s Love -­‐ This 6 -­‐ 8 week course helps women to see themselves as they truly are – beloved daughters of God. This Walking With Purpose study is a powerful “time out”, meant to revive and refresh us as we discover just how much God loves us! Some of the questions we will explore are: What kind of a father is God? Does God have a plan for my life? Thursday Nights 7:00 -­‐ 8:30 pm; cost $25 – Register today by contacting: Marianna McGinn 678-­‐488-­‐1060 [email protected] St. Brendan's Men’s Night Food Pantry
As we journey through Lent, we begin
to look to Easter, preparing for the
Easter Market. It is a special event
that gives an opportunity to reach out
and touch the lives of many families in
need. This year, we plan to provide
280 families with what they need for a
nice Easter meal. When our clients
come to the market, it is in addition to
their regular monthly visit.
Envelopes will be available in the
Narthex if you would like to sponsor an
Easter meal at a cost of $35.00. We
will also give each child attending with
their parent a filled Easter basket. The
pantry has collected stuffed animals
throughout the year, however, we do
need nice, gently used, small
toys/trinkets, left-over party favors,
kid’s meal’s toys and wrapped candy.
You may leave donations in the food
collection bins in the Narthex.
Please join us on April 15th to set up
and April 16th for distribution. There is
lots to do and will take about 100
volunteers to make the market happen!
Need: Nothing!
Due to the fabulous donations from the
Good Shepherd Food Drive and
Cardboard Box City, the pantry shelves
are
full!!!
Give yourself a big boost this Lent-­‐ Come to the men's night led by former Army Ranger Fr. Richard Sutter on Monday April 7th. • Mass at 6:30 pm • Followed by a great talk for men, "Call to Duty -­‐ Challenges for Catholic men today" by Father Richard • Pizza and beverages in the Social Hall • Small group discussions finishing at 8:45 pm This event is co-­‐sponsored by The Knights of Columbus, The Men's Regnum Christi Team and the St. Brendan's Friday Morning Men's group. Mass Cancellation – Tuesday April 15, 6:00 pm The regular 6:00 pm Mass on Tues. April 15 will be cancelled due to the Diocesan Chrism Mass which is scheduled at the Cathedral of Christ the King. At the Chrism Mass, our priests will receive the Holy Oils that will be used at St. Brendan’s in the coming year. These sacred oils will be part of our liturgical celebrations for Confirmation, Baptism and Anointing of the Sick. Mary of Nazareth – One Final Show!
Sunday April 13, 1:00 pm AMC Theatre at the Collection Forsyth This epic motion picture features the life of Mary, mother of Christ, from her childhood through the Resurrection of Jesus. The film vividly captures the essence of Mary’s profound faith and trust in God amidst the great mysteries that she lived with as the Mother of the Messiah. You’ll feel privileged to witness the life of the Holy Family as it was 2,000 years ago through the eyes of the Mother of Jesus. Don’t miss this last chance! Tickets are $10; available at the Information Desk or over the phone by credit card with Kelle Russo at 770-­‐722-­‐9181. This movie is brought to you by St. Brendan’s Catholic Church and The Collection at Forsyth. Watch the movie trailer and get more information at http://www.maryfilm.com/. Fourth Sunday of Lent
Light for the Journey
Father of light,
you see differently than humans.
You chose the young David as your
anointed king of Israel.
Anoint us with the oil of gladness,
we pray,
and help us learn what is pleasing
to you.
Your Son, our gentle Shepherd,
leads us out of darkness, awakening
the light of our faith,
and gives us strength to keep our
Lenten disciplines.
Illumine the path as we continue
our journey
to the holy mountain of Easter.
We ask this through our Lord
Jesus Christ,
your Son, who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God for ever and ever. Amen.
Sunday, March 30, 2014
“Surely we are not blind, are we?”
Today’s Readings: 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6 –7, 10 –13a; Psalm
23:1– 3a, 3b – 4, 5, 6 (1); Ephesians 5:8 –14; John 9:1– 41.
Today’s Gospel is about choosing between spiritual blindness and spiritual sight. The Pharisees cannot move beyond
their limited worldview. They bully the blind man in order
to find fault with Jesus. Perhaps in some areas we cannot
move from limited views either. Lent is the time to remove
blinders that hinder us from acting out of the light of Christ,
from recognizing the beauty of each human person — a
reflection of the face of God. Jesus wants to give both physical and spiritual sight.
Catechumens have been gradually moving from the
darkness of a life not illuminated by the light of Christ to a
life of Christian radiance. In another public ritual of the
Church called the second scrutiny, we pray for light for their
continuing journey toward faith in Christ. We, too, continue our own movement from the darkness of sin and selfabsorption. We commit ourselves once again to the Good
Shepherd, who chooses and sustains us in his light, even
when we find ourselves in the “dark valley.”
Consider lighting a candle each evening at the family
dinner table and talking about living in the glow of Christ.
For a deeper appreciation of light, first spend a few moments
sitting in complete darkness and silence. Go around the
table, letting each person describe the experience of light
after darkness. How does Christ bring light to your life?
This Week at Home
Monday, March 31
New Life
Today’s Scriptures are filled with images of new life and second chances. In the midst of weeping, sickness, and death, the
Lord provides life. For believers, this new life flows from faith
in God’s providence through the healing hand of Christ. Are
you called to minister to the sick and homebound in your
community? Consider training to bring Holy Communion and
God’s Word to the sick. Today’s Readings: Isaiah 65:17– 21;
Psalm 30:2 and 4, 5 – 6, 11–12a and 13b (2a); John 4:43 – 54.
Tuesday, April 1
Wade in the Water!
Jesus poses a question in today’s Gospel: “Do you want to be
made well?” The waters of Bethseda and those flowing from
the threshold of the Temple in today’s Ezekiel reading remind
us of our Baptism. We all strive for wholeness, wellness, and
holiness. Let us continue to walk with the elect on the holy
road to the Easter sacraments. Find the words to the Gospel
spiritual “Wade in the Water” at http://www.azlyrics.com
/lyrics/pattygriffin/wadeinthewater.html and reflect on its
baptismal imagery. Today’s Readings: Ezekiel 47:1– 9, 12;
Psalm 46:2 – 3, 5 – 6, 8 – 9 (8); John 5:1–16.
Wednesday, April 2
Passing from Death to Life
Just as Isaiah speaks God’s words of a future comfort and
restoration, John describes Jesus saying that soon the dead in
their tombs will hear his voice and come out! Defending his
healing work against those who protest that he does it on the
Sabbath, he says, “My Father is still working, and I also am
working.” Who in your life needs to anticipate Easter through
these hopeful words? How could you be a source of comfort
and hope to them? Today’s Readings: Isaiah 49:8 –15; Psalm
145:8 – 9, 13cd –14, 17–18 (8a); John 5:17– 30.
Thursday, April 3
Losing Trust
We hear much about Moses during Lent. He followed God’s
instructions and led the Israelites out of Egypt and through
the wilderness. He brought the Ten Commandments to the
people, who promised to be faithful to them. In today’s episode, the people have quickly lost trust in God and are worshipping a golden calf! God calls them a stubborn,
“stiff-necked” people and plans to punish them. But Moses
implores and God relents. In what ways do we sometimes
lose trust in God? Have you ever implored God? What happened? Today’s Readings: Exodus 32:7–14; Psalm 106:19 –20,
21– 22, 23 (4a); John 5:31– 47.
Friday, April 4
Saint Isidore
Isidore was born around the year 560, and was educated in
the cathedral school of Seville, Spain. He became a learned
bishop who promoted education and compiled a famous
encyclopedia. In the Gospel, Jesus responds to those who are
sure he’s only an imposter from Galilee: “You know me, and
you know where I am from. I have not come on my own. But
the one who sent me is true.” What do you think Jesus was
sent to do? What especially has he been sent to do for you
today? Today’s Readings: Wisdom 2:1a, 12 – 22; Psalm 34:17–
18, 19 – 20, 21 and 23 (19a); John 7:1– 2, 10, 25 – 30.
Saturday, April 5
Let Justice Reign!
In today’s Gospel we hear about plots against Jesus. The
authorities are alarmed over his growing popularity; arguments break out about who he might be. Nicodemus defends
Jesus, citing the law that no one should be condemned without “a hearing to find out what they are doing.” Do we condemn others without hearing the complete story? Let us act
with justice and upright hearts. Today’s Readings: Jeremiah
11:18 – 20; Psalm 7:2 – 3, 9bc –10, 11–12 (2a); John 7:40 – 53.
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Reproducibles for Lent-Triduum-Easter 2014
Cuarto Domingo de Cuaresma
Luz para el camino
Padre de la luz,
tú miras de modo diferente a los
humanos.
Tú escogiste al joven David
para ungirlo rey de Israel.
Úngenos con el óleo del regocijo,
te pedimos,
para que aprendamos lo que te es grato.
Tu Hijo, nuestro Pastor bueno,
nos sacó de las tinieblas,
para alumbrar la luz de nuestra fe.
Él nos fortalece en las prácticas
cuaresmales.
Ilumina el sendero para continuar
nuestro caminar
hasta tu monte santo de la Pascua.
Te lo pedimos por Cristo nuestro Señor,
tu Hijo,
que vive y reina contigo en la unidad
del Espíritu Santo,
y es Dios por los siglos de los siglos.
Amén.
Domingo, 30 de marzo de 2014
“¿Acaso somos ciegos?”
Lecturas del día: 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6 –7, 10 –13a; Salmo
23:1– 3a, 3b – 4, 5, 6; Efesios 5:8 –14; Juan 9:1– 41. El evangelio trata sobre la decisión entre ver o ser ciegos. Los fariseos
no pueden ir más allá de su mundo cerrado. Y agreden al
curado queriendo descubrir alguna falta en Jesús. Quizá en
algunas áreas no podamos salir de nuestras visiones cortas.
Pero la Cuaresma es tiempo para remover lo que nos impide
actuar a la luz de Cristo, reconocer la belleza de cada persona, verdadero reflejo del rostro de Dios. Jesús nos da vista
física y espiritual.
Los catecúmenos se han ido moviendo desde la oscuridad de una vida sin la luz de Cristo, hacia el esplendor de la
vida cristiana. En otro acto público de la Iglesia, el segundo
escrutinio, oramos para que la luz guíe sus pasos hacia la fe
en Cristo. Quizá nosotros también andamos en oscuridades
de pecado y auto-complacencia. Seamos fieles al Buen
Pastor que nos elige y sostiene en su luz, incluso si estamos
en el ‘valle de tinieblas’.
Durante la cena, usted puede encender una vela cada
noche y platique sobre cómo vivir en el resplandor de Cristo.
Para una más profunda valoración de la luz, pase unos cuantos minutos sentado en completa oscuridad y silencio. Puede
colocar la vela en su ventana como signo de seguridad y hospitalidad para quienes pudieran enfrentar algún peligro en la
oscuridad de la noche.
La semana en casa
Lunes, 31 de marzo
Vida nueva
La Escritura rebosa imágenes de nueva vida y de segundas
oportunidades. En medio del llanto, la enfermedad y la
muerte, el Señor nos da vida. Para el creyente, esta nueva
vida fluye de la providencia de Dios mediante la mano sanadora de Cristo. ¿Se siente usted llamado al ministerio de
atender a los enfermos de su comunidad? Usted puede capacitarse para llevarles la Comunión y la Palabra de Dios.
Lecturas del día: Isaías 65:17– 21; Salmo 30:2, 4, 5 – 6,
11–12a, 13b; Juan 4:43 – 54.
Martes, 1 de abril
¡Agua de salud!
Jesús pregunta: “¿Quieres sanarte?”. Las aguas de Betesda y
las que fluyen del umbral del templo en la visión del profeta
Ezequiel nos recuerdan nuestro bautismo. Todos nos esforzamos por el bienestar, la salud y la santidad. Continuemos con
los elegidos, esta ruta santa hacia los sacramentos pascuales.
Puede buscar en Internet alguna canción bautismal o que
tenga imágenes de ese sacramento. Lecturas del día:
Ezequiel 47:1– 9, 12; Salmo 46:2 – 3, 5 – 6, 8 – 9; Juan 5:1–16.
Miércoles, 2 de abril
De la muerte a la vida
De parte de Dios, Isaías anuncia el alivio y la restauración
futura, en tanto que Jesús proclama que pronto los que están
en las tumbas escucharán su voz ¡y saldrán de ellas! A quienes lo acusan de trabajar en sábado, les dice: “Mi Padre trabaja y yo también trabajo”. ¿Podría usted ‘adelantarle’ la
Pascua a alguien? ¿Cómo puede usted dar alivio y esperanza
con las palabras de Jesús? Lecturas del día: Isaías 49:8 –15;
Salmo 145:8 – 9, 13 cd – 14, 17–18; Juan 5:17– 30.
Jueves, 3 de abril
Desconfianza
En Cuaresma, escuchamos muchas cosas de Moisés; seguía
las instrucciones de Dios y conducía a los hebreos por el
desierto. Les acercó los Diez mandamientos, y ellos prometieron fidelidad. Pero hoy escuchamos cómo el pueblo pronto
desconfió de Dios para ¡adorar un becerro de oro! Dios los
llama necios y ‘cabezas duras’, y se propone castigarlos. Pero
Moisés suplica y Dios se calma. ¿Alguna vez ha desconfiado
usted de Dios? ¿Qué sucede cuando usted le suplica a Dios?
Lecturas del día: Éxodo 32:7–14; Salmo 106:19 – 20, 21– 22,
23; Juan 5:31– 47.
Viernes, 4 de abril
San Isidoro
Nacido hacia el año 560, Isidoro fue educado en la escuela
catedralicia de Sevilla, España. Fue un obispo erudito, promotor de la educación y autor de las Etimologías, su obra
enciclopédica más conocida. En el evangelio, Jesús responde
a quienes dicen conocerlo bien: “A mí me conocen y saben
de dónde vengo. Pero yo no vengo por mi cuenta, sino que
me envió el que dice la verdad”. ¿A qué piensa usted que fue
enviado Jesús? ¿Qué va a hacer Jesús por usted hoy? Lecturas
del día: Sabiduría 2:1a, 12 – 22; Salmo 34:17–18, 19 – 20, 21,
23; Juan 7:1– 2, 10, 25 – 30.
Sábado, 5 de abril
¡Que reine la justicia!
Escuchamos sobre complots contra Jesús. Las autoridades
están alarmadas por su popularidad creciente, y hay discusiones sobre quién pueda ser él. Nicodemo defiende a Jesús al
citar la ley que señala que nadie debe ser condenado “sin
haberlo escuchado antes y saber lo que hizo”. ¿Hemos condenado a alguien sin haberlo escuchado? Obremos con justicia
y rectitud. Lecturas del día: Jeremías 11:18–20; Salmo 7:2 –3,
9 bc – 10, 11–12; Juan 7:40 – 53.
Reproducibles para Cuaresma, Triduo y Pascua 2014. © Liturgy Training Publications.
1-800-933-1800. Texto bíblico conforme a La biblia de nuestro pueblo, ed. Mensajero-PBF, con
el debido permiso. Comentarios de Michael R. Prendergast. Ilustración de James B. Janknegt.
Derechos reservados. Permiso canónico de publicación: Arquidiócesis de Chicago el 24 de
Octubre de 2013.
Recursos reproducibles para Cuaresma-Triduo Pascual-Pascua 2014
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