“Jesús les enseñaba con autoridad” (Marco 2:21-28) Los dos últimos domingos escuchamos a Jesús que llamaba a sus primeros discípulos para que estuvieran con El. Las próximas dos semanas en cambio escucharemos múltiples historias de Jesús que cura a los enfermos y consuela a los afligidos. El llamamiento y los milagros son solo el inicio del ministerio público de Jesús que cada día se multiplica al mismo tiempo que se multiplica su popularidad.

"Jesus taught them as one having authority" (Mark 2:21-28) In the previous two Sunday’s gospel, we heard Jesus calling his first disciples to be with Him. In the upcoming two Sundays instead we will hear many stories of Jesus healing the sick and comforting the afflicted. Jesus´ calling and the miracles are just the beginning of his public ministry.

Jonah, the Reluctant Prophet Last week I asked one of the altar boys, Carlitos, if he knew the story of Jonah and to my surprise, he said no. Like Carlitos, those who learn of the story of Jonah find it exciting and colorful. It's a story where Jonah has to endure many hardships in order to fulfill the mission God has planned for his people.

"Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening" (1 Samuel 3: 9) With the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord we finished the beautiful Christmas season. Our family gatherings and parish meetings are over and the many resolutions for the New Year are being worked on. Now, we are back to the Ordinary Time and we have returned to the regular activities of our daily lives. However, the Church wants us, through the Scripture readings and liturgy, to find the Lord

"We seen a star and have come to worship Him" (Matthew 2: 2) The holiday season always fills us with joy, happiness and peace. These gifts are the same and at the same time different from which the three Magi from the East led to the feet of Jesus.

“Hemos visto una estrella y venimos a adorarle.” (Mateo 2:2) La temporada navideña siempre nos llena de gozo, alegría y paz. Estos dones son los mismos y a la vez diferentes de los que los tres magos de oriente llevaron a los pies del Niño Jesús.