Fourth Sunday of Easter: Christ Gate of Heaven / Puerta de Cristo del Cielo

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Jesus, Good Shepherd, is a beloved title we and generations before us have used to describe our Divine Savior. We count on Him to lead us to heaven. However, there is another title by which Jesus described Himself. See the Gospel of this fourth Sunday of Easter: “ I am the gate. Whoever enters through me will be saved.” That … Continuar leyendo Fourth Sunday of Easter: Christ Gate of Heaven / Puerta de Cristo del Cielo

Breaking of the Bread / Partiendo el Pan

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Women reported the empty tomb. Peter and John verified it, and the appearances confirm that indeed Jesus had Risen. Peter’s Pentecost speech in Acts shows how deeply those appearances together with the Spirit’s tongues of fire had emboldened the faith of our infant Church. Peter, with the Apostles fearlessly proclaimed to the unbelieving crowd, “Jesus the Nazarene was a man … Continuar leyendo Breaking of the Bread / Partiendo el Pan

Jesus Is Risen / Jesús Ha Resucitado

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB The Resurrection of Jesus is narrated in each of the four Gospels, and no account is the same as another. No one saw Jesus as He rose. It is evident from all four accounts that the tomb was empty, and Jesus was gone. Beyond that, it is well to accept that, naturally, the same account told by four different people … Continuar leyendo Jesus Is Risen / Jesús Ha Resucitado

Palm Sunday:The Cost of Sin / El coste del pecado

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB The raising of Lazarus put the temple elite into a fury, and Jesus hid for a time in an out-of-the-way desert town. But ‘His hour’ in God’s plan had come, and in today’s liturgy of blessing the Palms takes us there. Jesus would enter the City and the Temple. The approach to Jerusalem was itself miraculous. The disciples Jesus sent … Continuar leyendo Palm Sunday:The Cost of Sin / El coste del pecado

Digi Evangeli: Fifth Sunday Of Lent: March 22, 2026 (English and Spanish)

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB Reflection In English As we come to the end of our Lenten Journey, let’s remove all the obstacles of darkness and sin, so that the Light of Christ can penetrate our minds and hearts to hear the call of Jesus to meet him in his abode. Blessings. Reflexión en Español Al llegar al final de nuestro camino cuaresmal, eliminemos todos … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: Fifth Sunday Of Lent: March 22, 2026 (English and Spanish)

Come Out, Lazarus / Sal Lázaro

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB St. John’s Gospel is “marked” by events that led Jesus into conflict with the self-styled “keepers” of the Law. They despised the Samaritans, yet Jesus chose a sinful Samaritan woman to reveal that He was the Messiah. She and her townspeople came to believe in Jesus, the Savior of the world. John also recounts the healing of a man born … Continuar leyendo Come Out, Lazarus / Sal Lázaro

Digi Evangeli: Fourth Sunday Of Lent: March 15, 2026 (English and Spanish)

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB Reflection In English The Light of Christ, which illumines the mind and heart, was received and recognized by those who lived a humble life. They could understand the Wisdom of God through the Light of Christ. Let’s allow Jesus to fill us with his Light, that we may understand the meaning of life, and make ourselves faithful disciples of Jesus. … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: Fourth Sunday Of Lent: March 15, 2026 (English and Spanish)

Rise from the Dead / Resucita de Entre Los Muertos

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB This command from St. Paul to the Ephesians and to us is not Paul’s but God’s. ‘Awake from the darkness of sin and live in the light of Christ!” It is a warning cry for all of us. We have turned toward God. Yet we may get sleepy on our way, over-confident that we have no sin. Yes, God has … Continuar leyendo Rise from the Dead / Resucita de Entre Los Muertos

Massa and Meriba / Massa y Meribá

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Many times, we hear those words as a description of the testing place where water gushed from the side of Mount Horeb. The going was tough; the place dry and the people feared they and their stocks would die of thirst. Moses reminded them that they were led there by God, that they ought to trust Him, but instead were … Continuar leyendo Massa and Meriba / Massa y Meribá

Digi Evangeli: Third Sunday Of Lent: March 8, 2026 (English and Spanish)

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB Reflection In English The courage and boldness of the Samaritan woman were appreciated. She was well-versed in History and Sacred Scripture. Are we progressing in our knowledge about our tradition and sacred scripture? Blessings. Reflexión en Español La valentía y la audacia de la mujer samaritana fueron apreciadas. Era una gran conocedora de la historia y las Sagradas Escrituras. ¿Estamos … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: Third Sunday Of Lent: March 8, 2026 (English and Spanish)

Digi Evangeli: Second Sunday Of Lent: Feb. 29, 2026 (English and Spanish)

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB Reflection In English Let’s climb the mountain of our spirituality to have a deeper relationship with our Heavenly Father and to listen his voice.Blessings. Reflexión en Español Subamos la montaña de nuestra espiritualidad para tener una relación más profunda con nuestro Padre Celestial y escuchar su voz.Bendiciones. Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: Second Sunday Of Lent: Feb. 29, 2026 (English and Spanish)

Digi Evangeli: First Sunday Of Lent: Feb. 22, 2026 (English and Spanish)

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB Reflection In English Desire leads us to temptation and then to sin, and sin to death. The resistance to these comes from prayer. The Word of God is a powerful means to avoid the temptations. Like Jesus, who responded the tempter with the Word of God, let’s master the Word of God to defend our faith.Blessings. Reflexión en Español El … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: First Sunday Of Lent: Feb. 22, 2026 (English and Spanish)

Called to Combat / Llamados al Combate

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB During Lent it is wise to reawaken awareness of a sad truth. We are constantly under pressure from our human weakness and through assault of the evil one to allow sin to crawl into our lives. Our first Lenten Sunday readings remind us that sinfulness is part of human history. From the beginning man and woman were created good with … Continuar leyendo Called to Combat / Llamados al Combate

Wise Wiser Wisest / Sabio más sabio

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Long before Christ, Moses urged that we keep God’s commandments faithfully. He declared, “This great nation is truly a wise and discerning people”…”For what great nation is there that has gods so close to it as the LORD our God is to us whenever we call upon him.” Thus was the Law set as the source of ancient Wisdom. Living … Continuar leyendo Wise Wiser Wisest / Sabio más sabio

Digi Evangeli: Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Feb. 15, 2026 (English and Spanish)

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB Reflection In English God respects our free will, allowing us to choose the path we wish to follow. When we embrace the Law of the Lord, we are led toward holiness through the grace of forgiveness. By placing our trust in Him, we find the strength to remain loyal to His will.Blessings. Reflexión en Español Dios respeta nuestra libertad , … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Feb. 15, 2026 (English and Spanish)

For God’s Glory / Por la Gloria de Dios

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB A constant theme runs through all the readings of the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, and it is, “Whatever you do, do it for the Glory of God.” Seven hundred years before Christ, Isaiah led the way, speaking to his fellow worshipers, “Thus says the LORD:” share food and shelter, your clothing with the hungry, the homeless, the naked. Do … Continuar leyendo For God’s Glory / Por la Gloria de Dios

Digi Evangeli: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Feb. 8, 2026 (English and Spanish)

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB Reflection In English The Sermon on the Mount calls us to become blessed in the name of the Lord. Recognizing that we live because of God’s grace helps us to be obedient to his commandments. In obedience, we become humble to be blessed in the Lord.Blessings. Reflexión en Español La sal da sabor a la comida; de la misma manera, … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Feb. 8, 2026 (English and Spanish)

Digi Evangeli: Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Feb. 1, 2026 (English and Spanish)

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB Reflection In English The Sermon on the Mount calls us to become blessed in the name of the Lord. Recognizing that we live because of God’s grace helps us to be obedient to his commandments. In obedience, we become humble to be blessed in the Lord.Blessings. Reflexión en Español El Sermón de Monte nos llama a ser bienaventurados en el … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Feb. 1, 2026 (English and Spanish)

Two Worlds / Dos Mundos

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Lord Jesus, when You taught the ‘Beatitudes,’ it might seem that you intended to puzzle us. What you taught there on the hillside seemed so contrary to our way of thinking. Keep us company now as we seek to fathom more deeply your meaning. Surely however, you did want to tell us for our own good to stay aware that … Continuar leyendo Two Worlds / Dos Mundos

Digi Evangeli: Tercer domingo del Tiempo Ordinario: 25 de enero de 2026 (inglés y español)

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB Reflection In English True repentance brings the light of Christ alive, which helps us to let go all the unwanted burden from our life. May the Light of Christ inspire us to become his faithful disciple. Blessings. Reflexión en Español El verdadero arrepentimiento hace que la luz de Cristo brille en nosotros, que nos ayude a liberarnos de todas las … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time: Jan. 25, 2026 (English and Spanish)

Una Gran Luz ha Surgido

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB The Church Christ founded was not to be confined to out-of-the-way Nazareth. There, they wanted to hurl Jesus off Nazareth’s cliff. Instead, Christ’s Church had its public start in the Jordan Valley where Jesus was baptized by John. Impelled by the Spirit, in conflict with Satan, He further prepared for His mission. Then He preached the Kingdom of Heaven widely … Continuar leyendo A Great Light Has Risen / Una Gran Luz ha Surgido

More Than Any Man / Más Que Cualquier Otro Hombre 

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB A precious memory during the Christmas Season was of Joseph and Mary bringing Baby Jesus to the Temple and offering Him back to God. They heard Simeon proclaim the Child to be ‘Salvation, ‘Light and Glory’ of nations. Likewise, this second Sunday in Ordinary Time, we hear Isaiah centuries before state about the Messiah and God’s Chosen People, “I will … Continuar leyendo More Than Any Man / Más Que Cualquier Otro Hombre 

Baptism of the Lord / Bautismo del Señor 

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Last Sunday, the Epiphany celebrated three events: First, the manifestation of Jesus to the Magi, for this Child was born for all nations; Second, the revelation that God was Trinity: the heavens opened as Jesus stepped from the water and the Spirit of God descended upon Him as a Dove, and the Father’s voice declared Jesus His beloved Son; third … Continuar leyendo Baptism of the Lord / Bautismo del Señor 

Digi Evangeli: Feast of the Holy Family: Dec. 28, 2025 (English and Spanish)

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB Reflection In English May the Holy Family of Jesus Mary and Joseph, help our families to be Holy. Let all of us be attuned to the voice of the Lord, to fulfill what he desires of us.Blessings. Reflection In Spanish La entrega total y la confianza plena en Dios nos ayudan a ser santos y justos. Ofrezcamos obediencia ciega a … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: Feast of the Holy Family: Dec. 28, 2025 (English and Spanish)

A Unique Family / Una Familia Única 

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Our Scriptural prayer this Holy Family Sunday leads us to trace God’s place, His guidance, and His authority in the family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. First, we might notice that the opening reading from Sirach turns the family’s name around. It becomes Joseph, Mary, and Jesus. St. Paul, much in the Old Testament style of Sirach, does refer to … Continuar leyendo A Unique Family / Una Familia Única 

The Lord God Among Us / El Señor Dios Entre Nosotros 

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Advent has repeatedly confronted us with an astounding truth: the Spirit-God has deigned to take upon Himself the form of a human being. He actually did come and live among us. In Advent, the Church has placed before us a wealth of scriptural references to help us celebrate once more the fulfillment of human history’s greatest moment. The liturgy acclaims … Continuar leyendo The Lord God Among Us / El Señor Dios Entre Nosotros 

Digi Evangeli: 3rd Advent Sunday – Dec. 14, 2025 (English and Spanish)

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB Reflection In English Like the farmer let’s cultivate the Joy and Happiness in the name of the Lord on this third Sunday of Advent, that our hope brings us true peace at the coming of Our Lord.Blessings. Reflection In Spanish Como el agricultor, cultivemos la Alegría y la Felicidad en el nombre del Señor en este tercer Domingo de Adviento, … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: 3rd Advent Sunday – Dec. 14, 2025 (English and Spanish)

God Is Spirit and Life / Dios es Espíritu y Vida 

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Dios es Espíritu y Vida  Un Salmo del Antiguo Testamento, 115:4-5, disfruta mucho burlándose de dioses hechos de madera, plata u oro formados por manos humanas, que necesitan ser llevados por quienes los hicieron. No es así nuestro Dios, el verdadero Dios que es el Espíritu. Nos ha hablado, nos ha guiado, acompañado e instruido para que le hagamos una … Continuar leyendo God Is Spirit and Life / Dios es Espíritu y Vida 

Digi Evangeli: 2nd Advent Sunday – Dec. 7, 2025 (English and Spanish)

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB Reflection In English Life in the Church is to live in obedience to the Word of God. Through our repentance, we live in harmony with the creation of God. In goodness, we produce fruits that help us to hope for eternal salvation.Blessings. Reflection In Spanish El reino de Dios es un reino perfecto. Debemos esforzarnos para alcanzar esa perfección en … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: 2nd Advent Sunday – Dec. 7, 2025 (English and Spanish)

Whom Do We Await? / ¿A Quién Esperamos? 

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB When Mary visited her kinswoman Elizabeth, the full realization of all that took place back at Nazareth dawned. She truly was to be Mother of God. She burst into song, and in one of its verses she marveled, “The Mighty One has done great things for me, and Holy is His Name.” In another burst of realization she exclaimed, “He … Continuar leyendo Whom Do We Await? / ¿A Quién Esperamos? 

Walk in the Light / Camina a la luz

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB – As we begin a new Liturgical Year, our Church invites us, the chosen and loyal, together with her to “Walk in the Light of the Lord.” In Genesis, the first thing God shares on all creation is just that, light. “Let there be light,” He said, and chaos and darkness were overcome by His presence and power. Isaiah sensed God’s light and in it saw a … Continuar leyendo Walk in the Light / Camina a la luz

Christ Savior King / Cristo Rey Salvador 

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Quite often we sing a hymn that reveals for us a marvelous quality of our Catholic Church, “One Bread, one Body, one Lord of All.” The first reading chosen for the Solemnity of Christ Our King asks us not to forget the “oneness” of our Church. Leaders of the many tribes of Israel gathered at Hebron, burial place of Abraham, Isaac, Joseph, and … Continuar leyendo Christ Savior King / Cristo Rey Salvador 

Digi Evangeli: Christ the King Sunday (English and Spanish)

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB – Reflection In English The kingdom of God is a perfect kingdom. We have to make our way to that perfection in this world. The final perfection will be achieved when we are in God’s company in the heaven. Long Live Christ the King.Blessings. Reflection In Spanish El reino de Dios es un reino perfecto. Debemos esforzarnos para alcanzar esa … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: Christ the King Sunday (English and Spanish)

The Lord Comes / El Señor viene

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB – One day time will end; there will be a new heaven and a new earth. So the voice  of God revealed from His Throne to the beloved Apostle St John (cf. Rev 21:1-5ff):“Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth. The former heaven and the former earth had passed away, and the sea was no more.”   Heaven and earth will … Continuar leyendo The Lord Comes / El Señor viene

Holy Dwellings of God / Moradas Sagradas de Dios

By Friday. Ed Liptak, SDB Why does a building of mortar and stone deserve such esteem as to set aside a Sunday? Because it celebrates the Mother Church of Roman Catholicism. Though St Peter’s Basilica was built over the tomb of Peter, it was completed only in 1626. It lies within the Vatican where the Pope lives and governs, but his Cathedral is not there. Pope … Continuar leyendo Holy Dwellings of God / Moradas Sagradas de Dios

Life Goes On / La vida continúa

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Fundamental to our Christian belief is that there is life beyond, and that life is eternal. Our faith in the afterlife brings us hope. It helps us to bear whatever each day may bring with tranquility. It gives calm and purpose as does the prayer Don Bosco taught his youngsters, “Dear Mother Mary, ever Virgin, help me to save my soul.” Now, … Continuar leyendo Life Goes On / La vida continúa

Serve the Lord Willingly / Servir al Señor de buena gana

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB The ancient Wisdom of Sirach upholds how fair God’s relationship is with humankind. “The LORD is a God of justice,who knows no favorites.” The poor and lowly who have room for God in their lives and who turn to Him in distress hope simply to be heard, for indeed,  “The Lord hears the cry of the poor”(Ps 34:7a). Sirach goes on to describe why … Continuar leyendo Serve the Lord Willingly / Servir al Señor de buena gana

Digi Evangeli: 30 Sunday Ordinary Time 2025 (English and Spanish)

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB – Reflection In English Be humble before the eyes of God and he will bless us with his presence and protection.Blessings. Reflection In Spanish Seamos humildes ante los ojos de Dios y él nos bendecirá con su presencia y protección.Bendiciones. Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: 30 Sunday Ordinary Time 2025 (English and Spanish)

Facing Life’s Battles / Enfrentando las batallas de la Vida

By Fr. Edward Liptak, SDB Within the scriptures of 29th Sunday C lie consoling words well worth repeating, “Our help is from the Lord who made heaven and earth” (Ps 121:2). People who by the grace of God have made this belief a basic conviction of their lives are among the most calm and cheerful dwellers on earth. In Exodus, the liberated Hebrews approached the Mountain of God. A Chaldean warrior named Amalek sought to destroy … Continuar leyendo Facing Life’s Battles / Enfrentando las batallas de la Vida

Digi Evangeli: 29 Sunday Ordinary Time 2025 (English and Spanish)

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB Reflection In English Pray with the Word of God and continuously. Be insistent and persistent in faith, which helps us to be righteous before the eyes of God, so that God may grant us the victory.Blessings. Reflection In Spanish Oren con la Palabra de Dios constantemente. Sean insistentes y persistentes en la fe, lo cual nos ayuda a ser justos … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: 29 Sunday Ordinary Time 2025 (English and Spanish)

Give Thanks to the Lord /Demos gracias al Señor

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB The readings on this 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time C place us in very deep water. From the Old Testament to the New, we are confronted with tremendous miracles that arise out of faith – It seems, though, not today. Is that true? Let us think. Let us pray. First, the prophet Elisha, successor to the great Elijah, and Naaman, a military leader … Continuar leyendo Give Thanks to the Lord /Demos gracias al Señor

Digi Evangeli: 28 Sunday Ordinary Time 2025 (English and Spanish)

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB Reflection In English Penitential rite initiates the healing process in the Holy Eucharist. The obedience to the Word of God will bring the healing effective. Then we are called to return to Thank God in the next Holy Eucharist.Blessings. Reflection In Spanish El rito penitencial inicia el proceso de sanación en la Santa Eucaristía. La obediencia a la Palabra de … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: 28 Sunday Ordinary Time 2025 (English and Spanish)

A Wolf on the Fold / Un lobo en el redil

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB – “The Assyrian came down like a wolf on the fold,” is the way a famed British poet described the bloody advance of Nebuchadnezzar up to the very gates of Jerusalem. But by the intervention of God, the Babylonian siege failed. Eighteen years later, a new king succeeded. Jerusalem fell, and the Babylonian Exile of the elite, even Isaiah of … Continuar leyendo A Wolf on the Fold / Un lobo en el redil

Digi Evangeli: 27 Sunday Ordinary Time 2025 (English and Spanish)

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB Reflection In English Faith is a gift from God and we have to make it grow through our hardships to keep it alive. Growing in faith, through prayer and meditation, we must bear witness to them.Blessings. Reflection In Spanish La fe es un don gratuito de Dios y debemos hacerla crecer con nuestras dificultades para mantenerla viva. Al crecer en … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: 27 Sunday Ordinary Time 2025 (English and Spanish)

Alive in God’s Mercy / Vivos en la misericordia de Dios

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB – King David unified the twelve tribes of Israel, and his son Solomon kept the tribes united and Jerusalem as their capital. After Solomon, a money-loving king of Judah, caused ten tribes still calling themselves Israel to break away. Separation weakened their loyalty to Yahweh and His Temple. Last week, we heard Amos predict their captivity, and this week, we … Continuar leyendo Alive in God’s Mercy / Vivos en la misericordia de Dios

Digi Evangeli: 26 Sunday Ordinary Time 2025 (English and Spanish)

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB – Reflection In English The eternal reward and punishment are true. Obey the commandments of God and have the Word of God as our sure way of life, to obtain the eternal reward.Blessings. Reflection In Spanish La recompensa y el castigo eternos son ciertos. Obedezcamos los mandamientos de Dios y tengamos la Palabra de Dios como nuestro camino seguro de … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: 26 Sunday Ordinary Time 2025 (English and Spanish)

Digi Evangeli: 25 Sunday Ordinary Time 2025 (English and Spanish)

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB Reflection In English God has given us freedom to choose what we want. God or wealth, Light or darkness, life or death, etc. We cannot divide ourselves. We cannot serve two masters. Either God or wealth. The choice is ours. Let’s grow in holiness with the Light of Jesus Christ.Blessings. Reflection In Spanish Dios nos ha dado la libertad para … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: 25 Sunday Ordinary Time 2025 (English and Spanish)

Make Heaven Rejoice / Haz que el cielo se regocije

By Fr. Ed Lipstick, SDB On the 25th Sunday C, the prophet Amos opens the readings, teaching the way to a happy life here and in heaven. Amos is known as the prophet of Social Justice. Though he was from Judaea, he proclaimed that the Samaritan kingdom would fall because of its irreligious and unjust ways – unfair tactics of the wealthy and powerful against poor common … Continuar leyendo Make Heaven Rejoice / Haz que el cielo se regocije

Symbol of Our Faith / Símbolo de nuestra fe

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Every good story has a climax. The best story ever told, the History of Salvation, has its high point on the height of Calvary, and the instrument of our salvation was the wood of the Cross. We are saved by this tool of torture meant to remove Jesus in pain from the face of the earth. Instead, it installed Him forever as Savior of … Continuar leyendo Symbol of Our Faith / Símbolo de nuestra fe

Digi Evangeli: 23 Sunday Ordinary Time 2025 (English and Spanish)

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB — Reflection In English – We can be a true disciple or follower of Jesus. A follower just admires the leader while a disciple live the teachings of the master. Is Jesus my teacher, and me his true disciple?Blessings. Reflection In Spanish Podemos ser verdaderos discípulos o seguidores de Jesús. Un seguidor simplemente admira al líder, mientras que un discípulo … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: 23 Sunday Ordinary Time 2025 (English and Spanish)

Non-Humility Begets Humiliation / La No-Humildad Engendra Humillación

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, C, offers strong suggestions to not to be caught non-humble, for it can easily be turned into painful humiliation. Sirach 3 leads the way. A proud man puts himself in danger of being belittled.“ … An attentive [humble] ear is the joy of the wise. Water quenches [pride’s] flaming fire, and alms atone for sins.” Friends, listen … Continuar leyendo Non-Humility Begets Humiliation / La No-Humildad Engendra Humillación

Digi Evangeli: 22 Sunday Ordinary Time 2025 (English and Spanish)

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB — Reflection In English – Humility is a fundamental virtue for each one of us. This virtue helps us to get closer to God by fulfilling what God wants through our life. We become instruments of Mercy and Compassion of the Lord.Blessings. Reflection In Spanish La humildad es una virtud fundamental para cada uno de nosotros. Esta virtud nos ayuda … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: 22 Sunday Ordinary Time 2025 (English and Spanish)

From West to East and Beyond/ Del Oeste al Este y Más Allá

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB – From Tarshish in the west at the mouth of the Mediterranean to Lud of East Asia and all the Coastlands, says Isaiah, that is where the knowledge of the true God will prevail. And as the great Prophet declared, so it is, helped by the return from Persian captivity of Yahweh’s Chosen People. And we, with confidence, see our … Continuar leyendo From West to East and Beyond/ Del Oeste al Este y Más Allá

Digi Evangeli: Aug 24, 2025 -English and Spanish

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB – Reflection In English – Be disciplined to walk with God. Strengthened by the presence of the Lord, be prepared to enter into eternal reward through the narrow gate.Blessings. Reflection In Spanish Disciplínate para caminar con Dios. Fortalecidos por la presencia del Señor, prepárate para entrar a la recompensa eterna por la puerta estrecha.Bendiciones. Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: Aug 24, 2025 -English and Spanish

One Lord, One Way/ Un Señor, Un Camino

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Two weeks ago, the Old Testament reading on Tuesday, 18th Week, Ordinary Time C, Numbers (12:1-13) told how a family spat arose between Moses, his sister Miriam, and brother Aaron. Moses had dared to marry someone not of his tribe or race. God settled the argument in favor of Moses. Now, on his Sunday, the Jewish Prophet Jeremiah was cast … Continuar leyendo One Lord, One Way/ Un Señor, Un Camino

Wisdom Leading to God/ La Sabiduría Que Conduce a Dios

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Sacred Scripture has the Lord Jesus utter some terrible words, that whoever in anger calls his brother ‘Raqqa or Fool,’ is himself worthy of separation from God and hellfire (See Mt 5:22 ). Such judgement belongs to God not anyone else, and Christ’s terrible meaning is that one who judges another, says harshly and means it, “Go to Hell!,“ separates … Continuar leyendo Wisdom Leading to God/ La Sabiduría Que Conduce a Dios

Digi Evangeli: Aug 10, 2025 -English and Spanish

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB Reflection In English What is my treasure? To what do I give priority in my life?What is faith, and how do I grow in my faith in God? Blessings. Reflection In Spanish En todo lo que hacemos, estamos llamados a dar la prioridad a nuestro Dios. Sin Él, crecemos en la avaricia y nos sentimos vacíos, porque lo que acumulamos … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: Aug 10, 2025 -English and Spanish

“Rest, Eat, Drink, be Merry!”/ “¡Descansa, come, bebe, diviértete!”

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Sixteenth Sunday, Be Generous; Seventeenth Sunday, Be  Strong; this Eighteenth Sunday, “Eat, Drink, and be Merry” is that what Jesus said? Not exactly, but He did use those words to warn his listeners that to live by them is foolish and would lead a person to a regretful end.  The Book of Ecclesiastes leads us emphatically to live wisely and not … Continuar leyendo “Rest, Eat, Drink, be Merry!”/ “¡Descansa, come, bebe, diviértete!”

Digi Evangeli: Aug 3, 2025 -English and Spanish

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB Reflection In English In all what we do, we are called to give priority to our God. Without God we grow in greed and then we find emptiness, because what we accumulate is what is earthly. Let’s place our God to be the first in our life.Blessings. Reflection In Spanish En todo lo que hacemos, estamos llamados a dar la … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: Aug 3, 2025 -English and Spanish

Persistence in Prayer / Persistencia en la Oración

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Last Sunday, we were confronted with examples of ‘generosity’, and our Church advised us, ‘go and do likewise.’ The good Lord Jesus was to be for us the greatest example of self-giving. This 17th Sunday, we are challenged to make ‘persistence in prayer’ a key part of our Christian and pastoral life. Abraham of the Old Testament is once more … Continuar leyendo Persistence in Prayer / Persistencia en la Oración

Digi Evangeli: July 27, 2025 -English and Spanish

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB Reflection In English Ask with faith, seek with faith, and knock with faith to find the answer from God. The prayer is the answer to all questions. Pray insistently and know God in Faith.Blessings. Reflection In Spanish Pide con fe, busca con fe y toca con fe para encontrar la respuesta de Dios. La oración es la respuesta a todas … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: July 27, 2025 -English and Spanish

Digi Evangeli: July 13, 2025 -English and Spanish

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB Reflection In English There should be a good coordination between the service and spirituality. The time for God has to be respected and be attentive to his voice. Blessings. Reflection In Spanish Debe haber una buena coordinación entre el servicio y la espiritualidad. Es necesario respetar el tiempo dedicado a Dios y estar atentos a su voz.Bendiciones. Bendiciones. Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: July 13, 2025 -English and Spanish

Blessed the Generous Heart / Bendito el Corazón Generoso

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Our Reading from Genesis on this 16th Sunday C presents Abraham not only as a man of faith, but an exceptionally generous man, as well. Abraham saw three men sheltering from the heat under an oak tree, and he offered them food and rest. Moses, without hesitation, identified them as sent by the LORD. Yet, Moses did refer to the … Continuar leyendo Blessed the Generous Heart / Bendito el Corazón Generoso

Heed the Lord’s Voice / Escucha la Voz del Señor

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Moses toward the end of the books of ‘The Law’ offered a plea, “Heed the voice of the LORD.”  God’s ‘commands and statutes’ are to be kept. He is our creator God, and in Him we believe, and we find our belief not in far off mysteries of the heavens nor the earth no seas. We believe because of his revealed Law given to us … Continuar leyendo Heed the Lord’s Voice / Escucha la Voz del Señor

Digi Evangeli: July 13, 2025 -English and Spanish

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB Reflection In English The Commandments are given to us by God, so that we might walk the right path and be like the Good Samaritan to give life and light to the other. Blessings. Reflection In Spanish Los Mandamientos nos ha dado por Dios, para que caminemos por el buen camino y seamos como el Buen Samaritano para dar vida … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: July 13, 2025 -English and Spanish

Digi Evangeli: July 6, 2025 -English and Spanish

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB Reflection In English Life’s vocation is the Plan or the Will of God for each one of us. We have to identify and live accordingly. When we live as God wants, then we obtain the peace of the Lord to share with everyone. Such a faithful life grants us eternal reward. Blessings. Reflection In Spanish La vocación de la vida … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: July 6, 2025 -English and Spanish

“Cry Out With Joy” / “Clamar de alegría”

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Often, we are told to consider the Jerusalem of the prophets as God’s Church. Prayerfully let us do that with the last chapter of Isaiah, our first reading of today, and let us do it with joy. Jerusalem, our Church – Rejoice with her and exult, we who live in mourning with her in the chaos of our times. // Think of her … Continuar leyendo “Cry Out With Joy” / “Clamar de alegría”

Digi Evangeli: June 29, 2025 – English and Spanish

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB – Reflection In English The two pillars of the Church, Saints Peter and Paul, who raised up the church because of their deep conviction in Jesus. Their life reflected and witnessed Jesus. May we become witnesses of Jesus Christ with deep faith in Him. Blessings. Reflection In Spanish Los dos pilares de la Iglesia, los santos Pedro y Pablo, quienes … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: June 29, 2025 – English and Spanish

Body and Blood of Christ / Cuerpo y Sangre de Cristo

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB – Solemnity: Most Holy Eucharist Genesis traced many centuries of human growth in the Fertile Crescent, a watered area believed to be the cradle of humanity. Within was Bagdad, Iraq, and not too far away, the ancient city of Ur, where, in about 2000 BC, Abraham was born. He and others, like Melchisedek, believed in our One God, and God … Continuar leyendo Body and Blood of Christ / Cuerpo y Sangre de Cristo

Digi Evangeli: June 15, 2025 – English and Spanish

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB – Reflection In English The fruit of our labor which is offered on the altar, the bread and wine, are returned to us as our Spiritual Food, the Body and Blood of Christ. 
Happy Feast of Corpus Christi Blessings. Reflection In Spanish El fruto de nuestro trabajo, ofrecido en el altar, el pan y el vino, nos es devuelto como … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: June 15, 2025 – English and Spanish

The Church of God / La Iglesia de Dios

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB – Through the Scriptures of Trinity Sunday, our Church reveals much about the God we worship. First, from the Book of Proverbs, that by His nature, He is the fullness of Wisdom. It is of His Being, and everything God created reveals His Wisdom. Wisdom entered every aspect of the earth we observe. Wisdom was present in God as the … Continuar leyendo The Church of God / La Iglesia de Dios

Digi Evangeli: June 15, 2025 – English and Spanish

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB – Reflection In English The Mystery of the Most Holy Trinity is always a mystery. So let’s live the mystery that we can comprehend – the mystery of the LIFE OF FAITH IN OUR FAMILY. Blessings. Reflection In Spanish El misterio de la Santísima Trinidad es siempre un misterio. Así que vivamos el misterio que podemos comprender: el misterio de … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: June 15, 2025 – English and Spanish

Spirit and Life / Espíritu y Vida

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB – Hebrews celebrate Pentecost, the fiftieth day after Passover. We celebrate it fifty days after Easter. Every seven years, Jewish Pentecost and Christian Pentecost are celebrated on the same day. We know most about the Ascension from St. Luke, and so we get the fullest report on Pentecost from the end of Luke’s Gospel and from his Acts of the … Continuar leyendo Spirit and Life / Espíritu y Vida

Digi Evangeli: June 8, 2025 – English and Spanish

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB – Reflection In English To receive the power of the Holy Spirit, let’s be united in prayer to receive the peace and the presence of the Lord. Blessings. Reflection In Spanish Para recibir el poder del Espíritu Santo unámonos en oración para recibir la paz y la presencia del Señor. Bendiciones. Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: June 8, 2025 – English and Spanish

The Circuit is Completed / El Circuito Se Ha Completado

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB – St. Luke followed his Gospel with a second book, Acts of the Apostles. Our first reading demonstrates why, at times, Acts is referred to as the ‘Gospel of the Holy Spirit.’ Jesus instructed the Apostles through the Holy Spirit, says Acts. After His Resurrection, He continued to teach them for about six weeks till it was time for Him … Continuar leyendo The Circuit is Completed / El Circuito Se Ha Completado

Digi Evangeli: June 1, 2025 – English and Spanish

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB – Reflection In English Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord. We are called to be transformed by becoming true witnesses for Jesus Christ. When we embody the values of the Kingdom of God in our lives, we help the world begin its own transformation. As we celebrate the solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, let us embrace and … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: June 1, 2025 – English and Spanish

Early Church Membership / Membresía de la Iglesia Primitiva

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB – All was not perfect in the Apostolic Church. On this Sixth Sunday of Easter, Acts relates the decision of the Council of Jerusalem settling a bitter debate. Converts in the Holy City heard of the Apostle Paul’s success in bringing Gentiles to the faith. The Jews argued that to be saved Gentiles must not only be baptized but also … Continuar leyendo Early Church Membership / Membresía de la Iglesia Primitiva

From Difficulty to Glory / De la Dificultad a La Gloria

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Mass this 5th Sunday of Easter refers often to Jesus, Risen Savior and Shepherd, and to us, His flock who follow Him. The reading from Acts points to a new shepherd, Jesus, taught by Paul and his companion Barnabas. The Church never forgets the Passion, nor does Paul forget: “It is necessary for us to undergo many hardships to enter … Continuar leyendo From Difficulty to Glory / De la Dificultad a La Gloria

Our Growing Church / Nuestra Iglesia en Crecimiento

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB The reading from Acts on this 4th Easter Sunday puts St. Paul and Barnabas at Perga, a Mediterranean seaport town, then northward to an Asia Minor city named Antioch. It is not Antioch, in Syria, where Peter was the first Bishop. St. Luke’s aim was to show the rapid growth of the earliest Church. Luke wants us to note that … Continuar leyendo Our Growing Church / Nuestra Iglesia en Crecimiento

Not Fear or Force But Love / No El Miedo O La Fuerza, Sino El Amor

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB – The Acts of the Apostles records that nothing could stop them from talking about Jesus, not even being called up before the full assembly of the Temple court. Peter and the others boldly resisted a repeated order not to preach in Jesus’ name. They retorted, “We must obey God rather than men.” Further, they openly accused the Sanhedrin of … Continuar leyendo Not Fear or Force But Love / No El Miedo O La Fuerza, Sino El Amor

Digi Evangeli: May 4, 2025 – English and Spanish

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB – Reflection In English Discouragement blocks the presence of the Lord, and our efforts may not bring the right result. Trust and obey the Lord to receive the blessing from above.Blessings. Reflection In Spanish El desánimo impide la presencia del Señor y nuestros esfuerzos podrían no dar el resultado deseado. Confía y obedece al Señor para recibir la bendición de … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: May 4, 2025 – English and Spanish

Divine Mercy Sunday / Domingo de la Divina Misericordia

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB – The Salesians of Don Bosco coat of arms bears an image of St. Francis de Sales, Doctor of Divine Love. Nearby is a flaming Heart, the ardent Love of the Lord Jesus. Francis, who died in 1622 was an early devotee of the Sacred Heart. Some sixty years later, a Sister of the Visitation, founded by Francis, St. Margaret … Continuar leyendo Divine Mercy Sunday / Domingo de la Divina Misericordia

Digi Evangeli: April 27, 2025 – English and Spanish

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB – Reflection In English To experience the Mercy of the Lord, we have to know and recognize God in our lives. When we doubt our faith, let God open our minds and hearts to understand the truth of faith. In Faith, we can become MERCY of God to others.Blessings. Reflection In Spanish Para experimentar la Misericordia del Señor, debemos conocer … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: April 27, 2025 – English and Spanish

Digi Evangeli: April 20, 2025 – English and Spanish

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB Reflection In English Easter brings us the Peace of Christ. To experience this peace of Christ, we have to brighten our life with the Light of Christ.Happy Easter to one and all!Blessings. Reflection In Spanish La Pascua nos trae la Paz de Cristo. Para experimentar esta paz, debemos iluminar nuestra vida con la Luz de Cristo.¡Felices Pascuas a todos!Bendiciones. Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: April 20, 2025 – English and Spanish

The Lord Is Risen! Hallelujah! / Triunfo y Sufrimiento

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB “If Christ had not Risen, our Faith would be in vain” (1 Cor 15:14-19). All that Jesus said, all the signs He worked, would have counted for nothing except that the tomb where He was buried was empty, and an angel proclaimed, “You seek Jesus. He is not here, He is risen.” And for many days, He began a multitude … Continuar leyendo The Lord Is Risen! Hallelujah! / Triunfo y Sufrimiento

Triumph and Suffering / Triunfo y Sufrimiento

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB We join the triumph of Jesus, King in the royal line of David, as He enters the Holy City of Jerusalem, God’s dwelling place in the Holy of Holies. “Destroy this Temple, and in three days I will raise it up again,” Jesus had said. He was the Living Temple of the LORD, about to battle victoriously over sin and … Continuar leyendo Triumph and Suffering / Triunfo y Sufrimiento

Digi Evangeli: April 13, 2025 – English and Spanish

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB – Reflection In English – On this Palm Sunday, as the people placed their cloaks on the street, let’s place the cloaks of decent behavior, positive attitudes, good deeds, etc. for Jesus to enter into our lives, which is the temple of God.Blessings. Reflection In Spanish En este Domingo de Ramos, así como la gente puso sus mantos en la … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: April 13, 2025 – English and Spanish

Repentance Brings Joy / El arrepentimiento trae gozo

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB This fifth Sunday of Lent, Isaiah recalls God’s powerful presence among His ancient Chosen; St. Paul urges unshaken belief in God with us through the presence of Jesus; and John’s Gospel displays God’s Wisdom and Might in Jesus, the forgiver of sin. Isaiah, writing during the darkness of Babylonian and Persian captivity, reminds his fellow captives how God ended the Egyptian captivity. … Continuar leyendo Repentance Brings Joy / El arrepentimiento trae gozo

Digi Evangeli: April 6, 2025 – English and Spanish

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB – Reflection In English – When we let go of the unwanted past with proper willingness, we experience Jesus’ mercy and compassion, like the woman in today’s gospel. Blessings. Reflection In Spanish – Cuando dejamos ir el pasado no necesarios con la debida disposición, experimentamos la misericordia y la compasión de Jesús, como la mujer del evangelio de hoy. Bendiciones. Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: April 6, 2025 – English and Spanish

Steps Toward God / Pasos Hacia Dios

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB – God has given us three fine gifts that, if we use them, can lead us gently toward Him. The first is Memory. It is a sort of warmup gift we need to get us off any laziness about ourselves and get us climbing toward God. Any one of us can use this method. It demands only that we take … Continuar leyendo Steps Toward God / Pasos Hacia Dios

Digi Evangeli: March 23, 2025 – English and Spanish

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB – Reflection In English – All families undergo different life experiences. Through the gospel of the prodigal son, we are called to examine the lifestyle of each family. Through our kindness and generosity, let’s make our family lifestyle that of MERCIFUL AND COMPASSIONATE.Blessings. Reflection In Spanish Cada familia vive experiencias diferentes. A través del Evangelio del hijo pródigo, estamos llamados … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: March 23, 2025 – English and Spanish

God My Inheritance / Dios Mi Herencia

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB – This third Sunday C of Lent places us before the Burning Bush as God proclaims Himself to be the Being of all Being. It is a fundamental statement that God is at the center of all that exists, that he was, is, and always will be the source of everything that is. He is the creator and the One … Continuar leyendo God My Inheritance / Dios Mi Herencia

Digi Evangeli: March 23, 2025 – English and Spanish

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB – Reflection In English – God loves us and shows us signs to recognize God’s presence around us. When we are pure and holy, we are able to observe God’s presence around us. Let us imitate Moses who understood the sign and then accepted God’s mission for him. Let’s observe the omnipresent God through our self-denial, to fulfill his mission … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: March 23, 2025 – English and Spanish

God Speaks with Humans

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB – God’s dated relationship with Moses in about 1280 BC enabled him to go back in Genesis another 200 years to the times of Abram. This Second Sunday of Lent then, we return nearly 3250 years to trace the founding of the Old Testament or Contract of God with humankind, the basis of our revealed religion. Abram had obeyed God, … Continuar leyendo God Speaks with Humans

Dios Habla Con Los Seres Humanos

Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB –  La relación fechada de Dios con Moisés alrededor del año 1280 A.C. le permitió retroceder en Génesis otros 200 años hasta los tiempos de Abram. Este Segundo Domingo de Cuaresma, entonces, regresamos casi 3250 años para rastrear la fundación del Antiguo Testamento o Contrato de Dios con la humanidad, la base de nuestra religión revelada. Abram había obedecido a Dios, … Continuar leyendo Dios Habla Con Los Seres Humanos

Digi Evangeli: March 14, 2025 – English and Spanish

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB – Reflection In English – The disciples could experience the heavenly glory in the Transfiguration of Jesus, because they were willing to walk with Jesus and to pray together at the mountain top. When we walk with Jesus to pray together, with an open heart, to grow in our spirituality with God, we too can experience Jesus and heavenly glory.Blessings. … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: March 14, 2025 – English and Spanish

God Near Us / Dios Cerca De Nosotros

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB God was about to lay the foundation of true faith in Him, and God chose Abraham, a descendant of Shem, Noah’s son, to lead a chosen people into a new relationship with Him. In the opening reading of the first Sunday of Lent, Moses traced God’s continuing gift to His people throughout their varied history. Their offering of the first … Continuar leyendo God Near Us / Dios Cerca De Nosotros

Digi Evangeli: March 9, 2025 – English and Spanish

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB – Reflection In English – The first Sunday of Lent invites us to meditate upon our own salvation. We need to prepare ourselves to defend our faith against the temptations of the world. Jesus becomes the example through the Gospel of today. Let’s meditate together.Blessings. Reflection In Spanish El primer domingo de Cuaresma nos invita a meditar sobre nuestra propia … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: March 9, 2025 – English and Spanish

Watch What You Say

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB ‘Be careful,’ for your speech betrays who you are. Note the way someone talks. Wise advice comes from Sirach: “One’s speech discloses the bent of one’s mind,” or “Praise no one before he speaks, for it is then that people are tested.” If one’s speech is forever dotted with “I, Me, My, Mine” that person is probably self-centered. The Psalm … Continuar leyendo Watch What You Say

Cuidado Con Lo Que Dices

Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB ‘Ten cuidado’, porque tu forma de hablar delata quién eres. Fíjate en la forma en que alguien habla. Un sabio consejo proviene del Eclesiástico: “El discurso de uno revela la inclinación de la mente de uno”, o “No alabes a nadie antes de que hable, porque es entonces cuando las personas son probadas”. Si el discurso de uno está siempre … Continuar leyendo Cuidado Con Lo Que Dices

Natural and Spiritual

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Human nature was spoiled by sin, but who among us can say we have never seen human goodness? This seventh Sunday C, we meet several examples of our nature at its best. Think first, though, of the Creator God’s nature cited by Psalm 103. From Him, all goodness flows, and our human being shares His image and likeness. Says the … Continuar leyendo Natural and Spiritual

Natural y Espiritual

Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB  La naturaleza humana fue estropeada por el pecado, pero ¿quién de nosotros puede decir que nunca ha visto la bondad humana? Este séptimo domingo, nos encontramos con varios ejemplos de nuestra naturaleza en su máxima expresión. Sin embargo, piense primero en la naturaleza del Dios Creador citada por el Salmo 103. De Él fluye toda bondad, y nuestro ser humano … Continuar leyendo Natural y Espiritual

Digi Evangeli: February 23, 2025 – English and Spanish

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB – Reflection In English The golden rule from the Bible – “Do to others as you would have them do to you.” We all want to receive the best. So share with others the best. Then the Lord will be generous with us.Blessings. Reflection In Spanish La regla de oro en la Biblia: “Traten a los demás como quieran que … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: February 23, 2025 – English and Spanish

Good Times and Bad

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB The Old Testament of the Jewish people opens with an account of the Good and the Bad, the work of the Creator God, the marvels of this world, and the jealousy of the evil one who spoiled humanity and everything else in the world. There is God, the source of goodness and love. There is Satan, the source of evil … Continuar leyendo Good Times and Bad

Buenos y Malos Momentos

Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB  El Antiguo Testamento del pueblo judío comienza con un relato del Bien y del Mal, de la obra del Dios Creador y de las maravillas de este mundo y de los celos del maligno que echó a perder a la humanidad y todo lo demás en el mundo. Ahí está Dios, fuente de bondad y amor. Ahí está Satanás, fuente … Continuar leyendo Buenos y Malos Momentos

Digi Evangeli: February 16, 2025 – English and Spanish

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB – Reflection In English Hope is a fundamental virtue for human beings. When one looses hope in God, changes the focus of life. Life becomes bitter and painful.Whereas placing our Hope in God, we understand God’s ways and we walk faithfully to grow in his blessings and graces.Amen.Blessings. Reflection In Spanish La esperanza es una virtud fundamental para el ser … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: February 16, 2025 – English and Spanish

Call and Mission

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB We concentrate this 5th Sunday on our Christian calling and mission, and we turn for help to Isaiah, spokesperson of the Lord. His call and mission can remind us of our own call from God to love and serve Him and our brothers and sisters in faith. Isaiah had a wide call to priesthood as he was of the priestly … Continuar leyendo Call and Mission

Llamado y Misión

Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB Nos concentramos este 5º domingo en nuestra vocación y misión cristiana, y nos dirigimos en busca de ayuda a Isaías, portavoz del Señor. Su llamado y misión pueden recordarnos de nuestro propio llamado de Dios a amarlo y servirlo a Él y a nuestros hermanos y hermanas en la fe. Isaías tuvo un amplio llamado al sacerdocio, ya que pertenecía a … Continuar leyendo Llamado y Misión

Digi Evangeli: February 9, 2025 – English and Spanish

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB – Reflection In English To become Holy in the sight of God, at first we need to Listen to God. Through his call, he purifies us and then prepares us to leave everything for the Lord. With complete trust in God, and recognizing ourselves as God’s children, we can grow in His grace, to become Holy. Blessings. Reflection In Spanish … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: February 9, 2025 – English and Spanish

Presentation – Purification

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Often in our Catholic upbringing, with Rosary in hand we have prayed in the Joyful Mysteries, The Presentation of the Child Jesus in the Temple. The Gospel of Luke, however, speaks of two duties of the Law: ‘Purification’ of husband and wife; ‘Presentation’ of their firstborn. Luke treats them as one, ‘purification’ after all the privacy of childbearing; ‘presentation’ to … Continuar leyendo Presentation – Purification

Presentación – Purificación

Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB 
PRESENTACIÓN—PURIFICACIÓN A menudo en nuestra educación católica, con el Rosario en la mano, hemos rezado en los Misterios Gozosos, La Presentación del Niño Jesús en el Templo. El Evangelio de Lucas, sin embargo, habla de dos deberes de la Ley: la “purificación” del esposo y de la esposa; ‘Presentación’ de su primogénito. Lucas los trata como uno solo, la “purificación” después … Continuar leyendo Presentación – Purificación

Digi Evangeli: Presentation of the Lord, February 2, 2025 – English and Spanish

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB – Reflection In English As our bodies are perfectly merged with different parts, our families and communities should be perfectly integrated so that they can work together. When Christ becomes the center of our body, our family, and our community, we’ll grow towards God’s perfection. Blessings.   Reflection In Spanish La presentación en el Antiguo Testamento era la tradición de … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: Presentation of the Lord, February 2, 2025 – English and Spanish

Digi Evangeli: Third Sunday of Ordinary Times, January 26, 2025 – English and Spanish

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB – Reflection In English Third Sunday of Ordinary Time 2025 As our bodies are perfectly merged with different parts, our families and communities should be perfectly integrated so that they can work together. When Christ becomes the center of our body, our family, and our community, we’ll grow towards God’s perfection. Blessings.   Reflection In Spanish Segundo Domingo del Tiempo … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: Third Sunday of Ordinary Times, January 26, 2025 – English and Spanish

His Public Ministry Begins

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Our first reading on this 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time C celebrates two men, Ezra and Nehemiah. After the Babylonian captivity they worked together to re-establish the Jewish State and the Old Testament religion. After the exile, Nehemiah was Governor of Judea, and he is the historian of this key moment in Jewish history. He recorded not about himself but … Continuar leyendo His Public Ministry Begins

Paz Civil y Religiosa

Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB Nuestra primera lectura de este 3er Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario C celebra a dos hombres, Esdras y Nehemías. Después del cautiverio babilónico, trabajaron juntos para restablecer el Estado judío y la religión del Antiguo Testamento. Después del exilio, Nehemías fue gobernador de Judea, y es el historiador de este momento clave en la historia judía. No registró sobre sí mismo, … Continuar leyendo Paz Civil y Religiosa

His Public Ministry Begins

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB On this Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Isaiah begins with a Victory Hymn of the LORD. Cyrus, Emperor of the pagan Persian Empire, set the captives free to return to Jerusalem and restore the ruined Temple and its treasure. So amazing was this deed to Israel that the Hebrew Bible honored Cyrus as Anointed of God, an early Messiah. We … Continuar leyendo His Public Ministry Begins

Comienza Su Ministerio Público

Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB En este Segundo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario, Isaías comienza con un Himno de Victoria del Señor. Ciro, emperador del Imperio persa pagano, liberó a los cautivos para que regresaran a Jerusalén y restauraran el Templo que había quedado en ruinas y su tesoro. Tan asombroso fue este hecho a Israel, que la Biblia hebrea honró a Ciro como Ungido de … Continuar leyendo Comienza Su Ministerio Público

Digi Evangeli: Second Sunday of Ordinary Times, January 19, 2025 – English and Spanish

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB – Reflection In English Second Sunday of Ordinary Time 2025 If we want to experience miracles from the Lord, we need to invite him into our midst through prayers. Bringing the presence of our Blessed Mother and meditating together on the life of Christ through the Holy Rosary helps us keep the Spirit of God alive in our families. Our … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: Second Sunday of Ordinary Times, January 19, 2025 – English and Spanish

Digi Evangeli: The Baptism of the Lord, January 10, 2025 – English and Spanish

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB – Reflection In English The Baptism of the Lord. At the baptism of Jesus, the signs became clearer, and the voice of the Heavenly Father was heard. We should make alive in us, the signs of baptism, to listen to the voice of the Heavenly Father.Blessings   Reflection In Spanish El Bautismo del Señor. En el bautismo de Jesús, las … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: The Baptism of the Lord, January 10, 2025 – English and Spanish

Epiphany: Revelation 

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB – English doesn’t hesitate to steal words from many languages, like the Greek word, ‘epiphany. Example: “At Bible Study, I have one epiphany after another.” This is a fine English statement. It means that I enjoy one bright revelation after another. In our liturgy, we are enlightened by several manifestations of God to humanity. At the Baptism, God revealed Himself by His voice and the Dove above the head of Jesus. Jesus revealed … Continuar leyendo Epiphany: Revelation 

Epifanía: Revelación

Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB – El inglés no duda en robar palabras de muchos idiomas, como la palabra griega ‘epifanía’. Ejemplo: “En el estudio bíblico, tengo una epifanía tras otra”. Esta es una buena declaración en inglés. Significa que disfruto de una brillante revelación tras otra. En nuestra liturgia somos iluminados por varias manifestaciones de Dios a la humanidad. En el Bautismo, Dios se … Continuar leyendo Epifanía: Revelación

Digi Evangeli: Epiphany of the Lord, January 3, 2025 – English and Spanish

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB – Reflection In English Epiphany of the Lord. The Magi came to reveal the coming of the Son of God amidst us.Jesus is in us and amidst us. We are called to reveal Him to the world by bearing witness to Him. May the Light of Christ shine upon us brightly.Blessings.   Reflection In Spanish Epifanía del Señor.Los Magos vinieron … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: Epiphany of the Lord, January 3, 2025 – English and Spanish

Jesus, Mary, Joseph, and Us 

Today’s Gospel might show that even Joseph and Mary had parental problems raising Jesus. Their Son had reached the age of twelve and was experiencing the newfound freedom of manhood. The mistake of His parents is an example of how He and they grew together. Because of His budding freedom, Jesus could choose with whom He would travel in the caravan returning to Galilee. His parents were wise enough to permit … Continuar leyendo Jesus, Mary, Joseph, and Us 

Jesús, María, José y nosotros

Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB – El Evangelio de hoy podría mostrar que incluso José y María tuvieron problemas para criar a Jesús. Su Hijo había alcanzado la edad de doce años y estaba experimentando la nueva libertad de la edad adulta. El error de sus padres es un ejemplo de cómo él y ellos crecieron juntos. Debido a su incipiente libertad, Jesús podía elegir … Continuar leyendo Jesús, María, José y nosotros

The Origin of Jesus

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB – Often, the 4th Sunday of Advent occurs just a day or two before the Birthday of Jesus, and the readings this Sunday speak of the nearness of His coming. When the Wise Men inquired of Herod where the King of the Jews was born, Herod could not answer. Appointed king by the Romans, he was ignorant of Jewish tradition. His … Continuar leyendo The Origin of Jesus

El Origen de Jesús

Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB – A menudo, el 4º Domingo de Adviento ocurre justo uno o dos días antes del cumpleaños de Jesús, y las lecturas de este domingo hablan de la proximidad de Su venida. Cuando los magos preguntaron a Herodes dónde había nacido el rey de los judíos, Herodes no pudo responder. Nombrado rey por los romanos, ignoraba la tradición judía. Sus … Continuar leyendo El Origen de Jesús

Digi Evangeli: Fourth Advent Sunday, December 22, 2024 – English and Spanish

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB – Reflection In English Last Sunday of Advent. Our faithfulness to the plan of God for us, helps us to remain united with the Lord like Mary. She accepted and fulfilled the plan of God. She received praise from her cousin Elizabeth when she remained committed to her vocation.Our fidelity to God’s call will help us give the Lord to … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: Fourth Advent Sunday, December 22, 2024 – English and Spanish

God In Our Midst

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB – What a tremendous privilege is ours, that God should dwell amidst humanity! That the eternal God, “Mighty Savior,” should come and assume and cleanse our human race. The prophet Zephaniah could not have known the full meaning of what he said, that in truth, one day when sinfulness was to be conquered, darkness overcome, God would dwell anew in … Continuar leyendo God In Our Midst

Dios en Nuestro Medio

Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB – ¡Qué tremendo privilegio es el nuestro, que Dios habite entre la humanidad! Que el Dios eterno, “Poderoso Salvador”, venga y asuma y purifique nuestra raza humana. El profeta Sofonías no podía saber el significado completo de lo que dijo, que en verdad, un día cuando el pecado fuera conquistado, la oscuridad vencida, Dios habitaría nuevamente en Jerusalén. El gozo … Continuar leyendo Dios en Nuestro Medio

Digi Evangeli: Third Advent Sunday, December 15, 2024 – English and Spanish

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB – Reflection In English Gaudete Sunday  Rejoice in the Lord. May the Lord bring us peace and happiness as we are preparing for his coming.  Offering ourselves to live in the gospel way, let’s fill our life with God’s presence, which will bring us the true happiness.  Blessings.  Reflection In Spanish Domingo de Gaudete  Alegraos en el Señor. Que el … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: Third Advent Sunday, December 15, 2024 – English and Spanish

Blameless for the Day of Christ 

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB – The ‘Day of Christ’ that holds our interest is not the day of His second coming but that of the Child cradled in the elder Simeon’s arms at the newborn Child’s presentation in the Temple. Gazing at the baby Simeon says, “This child is meantfor the rise and fall of many.” He sees “salvation.” He thanks the Holy Spirit, whose promise that he would see the Messiah is fulfilled, and … Continuar leyendo Blameless for the Day of Christ 

Sin Mancha Para el Día de Cristo

Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB – El “Día de Cristo” en la que nos interesa, no es el día de Su segunda venida, sino el del niño acunado en los brazos del anciano Simeón en la presentación del Niño recién nacido en el Templo. Mirando al bebé, Simeón dice: “Este niño está hecho para el ascenso y la caída de muchos”. Él ve la “salvación”. … Continuar leyendo Sin Mancha Para el Día de Cristo

Digi Evangeli: Second Advent Sunday, December 8, 2024 – English and Spanish

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB – Reflection In English Repentance and forgiveness are constant requirements in this world. As humans, we err and fall into sins. We need to reconcile with one another to see the presence of God in everyone, and very specially, to see him at his second coming. In the gospel of today, Jesus, citing the prophet Isaiah, gives us certain elements … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: Second Advent Sunday, December 8, 2024 – English and Spanish

Hall of Justice

By Friday. Ed Liptak, SDB Out of the chaos of history, the voice of Jeremiah the Prophet cried out that days were coming when Jerusalem would be raised from turmoil and darkness. Peace and justice would be restored. So powerful would God’s presence be that Jerusalem herself would be called “The LORD our justice.” As this first day of Advent has indeed come, it is a good time for … Continuar leyendo Hall of Justice

Salón de Justicia

Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB Desde el caos de la historia, la voz del profeta Jeremías gritó que vendrían días en que Jerusalén sería levantada de la confusión y la oscuridad. La paz y la justicia serían restauradas. Tan poderosa sería la presencia de Dios que Jerusalén misma sería llamada: “El Señor nuestra justicia”. Puesto que este primer día de Adviento ha llegado, es un … Continuar leyendo Salón de Justicia

Digi Evangeli: First Advent Sunday, December 1, 2024 – English and Spanish

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB – Reflection In English We are beginning a new liturgical season, the season of Advent. This season gives us hope and expectations, not only to celebrate the incarnation of the Son of God but to see Him face to face at his Second coming to judge the world. So, let’s be ready to welcome Him to our life.  Blessings! Reflection … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: First Advent Sunday, December 1, 2024 – English and Spanish

Savior King Over All 

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB – Of course, we never forget, and we pray in St. John’s awesome, loving way of referring to Jesus, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word WAS God.” And John went on, that through Him all were created, that He took flesh and lived among us to be our Savior. Now lovingly, we, the saved, recall … Continuar leyendo Savior King Over All 

Rey Salvador Sobre Todo

Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB – Por supuesto, nunca olvidamos, y oramos en la asombrosa forma amorosa de San Juan de referirse a Jesús, “En el principio era el Verbo, y el Verbo estaba con Dios y el Verbo ERA Dios” Y Juan continuó, que por medio de Él todo fue creado, que Él tomó carne y vivió entre nosotros para ser nuestro Salvador. Ahora, … Continuar leyendo Rey Salvador Sobre Todo

Digi Evangeli: 34 Sunday, November 24, 2024 – English and Spanish

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB – Reflection In English A true king lives and gives DIGNITY & RESPECT. We are lacking that truthfulness in our present times and Jesus offers a Kingdom with dignity & respect along with Peace, Joy and Love in abundance. Deep within our hearts, let’s keep Jesus as our King and Redeemer. Blessings! Reflection In Spanish Un verdadero rey vive y … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: 34 Sunday, November 24, 2024 – English and Spanish

The End Times

Now mid-November may be a good time to refresh our liturgical bearings. This Sunday, 11.17.24, is the last Ordinary Sunday of the Liturgical Year. The following Sunday, 11.24.24, is that of the great Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. It opens the 34th Week in Ordinary Time. At the end of that week, starting December 1st, is the new 1st Sunday … Continuar leyendo The End Times

El Fin de Los Tiempos

Ahora, a mediados de noviembre, puede ser un buen momento para refrescar nuestros rumbos litúrgicos. Este domingo, 17.11.24, es el último domingo ordinario del año litúrgico. El domingo siguiente, 24.11.24, es el de la gran solemnidad de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo, Rey del Universo. Abre la Semana 34 del Tiempo Ordinario. Al final de esa semana, a partir del 1 de diciembre, es el nuevo 1er domingo … Continuar leyendo El Fin de Los Tiempos

Digi Evangeli: 33 Sunday, November 17, 2024 – English and Spanish

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB Reflection In English At the end of the liturgical year, we are called to reflect about the end of the world and the end of our life. Those who live righteously with God’s justice, will shine before God by obtaining the eternal reward. Blessings. Reflection In Spanish Al final del año litúrgico, estamos llamados a reflexionar sobre el fin del … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: 33 Sunday, November 17, 2024 – English and Spanish

Focus on Life to Come

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB In a prophetic vision during a time of drought, Elijah was bidden by God to leave Israel and seek food from a widow north of the border in Sidon. God had influenced her to help in this matter of life and death. By her recognition of Elijah as a man of God, Elijah’s life was spared for a whole year, and so were the lives of … Continuar leyendo Focus on Life to Come

Enfócate en La Vida Venidera

Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB En una visión profética durante un tiempo de sequía, Dios le ordenó a Elías que saliera de Israel y buscara comida de una viuda al norte de la frontera en Sidón. Dios había influido en ella para que la ayudara en este asunto de la vida y la muerte. Al reconocer a Elías como hombre de Dios, la vida de … Continuar leyendo Enfócate en La Vida Venidera

Digi Evangeli: 32 Sunday, November 10, 2024 – English and Spanish

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB Reflection In English The widows in the readings of today teach us to: 1. Be an attentive listener,  2. Be obedient to Gods message, and  3. To sacrifice with generosity. All these efforts lead us to Eternal Salvation! Blessings. Reflection In Spanish Las viudas de las lecturas de hoy nos enseñan a: 1. Ser atentos a la escucha,  2. Ser … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: 32 Sunday, November 10, 2024 – English and Spanish

Digi Evangeli: 31 Sunday, November 3, 2024 – English and Spanish

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB – Associate Pastor at St. Isabel’s and St. Mary’s Salesian Parishes, Los Angeles, California Reflection In English Love the Lord your God with all your emotions, imagination, thoughts etc. Surrender to him all your desires and plans, so that you can worship him and love him faithfully. Know yourself with all your talents and limitations, thus loving you, as you … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: 31 Sunday, November 3, 2024 – English and Spanish

A Final Testament

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Shortly before dying, Moses spoke to the people about to enter the Promised Land in a sort of last testament. It came in two parts. First, fear the Lord God and keep His Law, and thus earn the reward: long life, prosperity, and a rich land to call their own. But there was a second part: “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the … Continuar leyendo A Final Testament

Un Testamento Final

Por P. Ed Liptak SDB Poco antes de morir, Moisés habló al pueblo que estaba a punto de entrar a la Tierra Prometida en una especie de último testamento. Venía en dos partes. Primero, teman al Señor Dios y guarden Su Ley, y por lo tanto la recompensa: larga vida, prosperidad y una tierra rica que la llamarán suya. Pero había una segunda parte: “¡Escucha, Israel! … Continuar leyendo Un Testamento Final

From Darkness to Light

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB The northern kingdom of Israel had been taken into Babylonian exile, and Jerusalem was in deadly danger. Jeremiah in our first reading on this 30th Ordinary Sunday B foretells relief. The prophet of gloom and doom was now preaching about Israel at the end of their Babylonian captivity. In doing so, Jeremiah strikes for us the theme of woe and … Continuar leyendo From Darkness to Light

De la oscuridad a la luz

Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB El reino del norte de Israel había sido llevado al exilio babilónico, y Jerusalén estaba en peligro mortal. Jeremías, en nuestra primera lectura de este 30º Domingo Ordinario, predice alivio. El profeta de la oscuridad y la fatalidad estaba ahora predicando acerca de Israel al final de su cautiverio en Babilonia. Al hacerlo, Jeremías nos toca el tema de la … Continuar leyendo De la oscuridad a la luz

Digi Evangeli: 30 Sunday, October 27, 2024 – English and Spanish

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB – Associate Pastor at St. Isabel’s and St. Mary’s Salesian Parishes, Los Angeles, California Reflection In English The blind man Bartimaeus lived with his identity and dignity because he feared God and lived with clarity and conviction of Faith.  His eyes of Faith was already opened and God inspired him to know who Jesus was. We need to live in … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: 30 Sunday, October 27, 2024 – English and Spanish

“Little Victims”

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Shortly before her death, St. Therese of the Child Jesus learned that her manuscripts about her little way, her method of living a holy life, would be published. She imagined numbers discovering, as she did, that God can be well served simply by accepting life’s daily claims and living them for God, the “Little Way.” She knew her death was … Continuar leyendo “Little Victims”

Digi Evangeli: 29th Sunday, October 20, 2024 – English and Spanish

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB – Associate Pastor at St. Isabel’s and St. Mary’s Salesian Parishes, Los Angeles, California Reflection In English Let’s become missionaries living and preaching the values of the gospel.  The real and ministerial priesthood calls us to embrace suffering for living up to the will of the Father.  With HUMILITY let’s offer ourselves to live for Christ. Thus, we obtain the … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: 29th Sunday, October 20, 2024 – English and Spanish

Digi Evangeli: Gospel Reflection for the 28th Sunday, October 13, 2024 – English and Spanish

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB – Associate Pastor at St. Isabel’s and St. Mary’s Salesian Parishes, Los Angeles, California Reflection In English The guiding force of our life – THE WISDOM – comes from God. The ones who possess wisdom will walk in the way of the Lord. How can one possess the Wisdom of the Lord? The readings of today brings three elements to … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: Gospel Reflection for the 28th Sunday, October 13, 2024 – English and Spanish

Digi Evangeli: 27 Sunday, October 06, 2024 – English and Spanish

By Fr. Shijumon Thottupurathu, SDB, (Los Angeles, California) English Video on YouTube God created everything with a purpose and gave right duties to one another.  To us humans he gave the ability to reason and to use our intelligence in making decisions.  The best of his creation is the human beings in his own image and as couples they bring the image of God visible … Continuar leyendo Digi Evangeli: 27 Sunday, October 06, 2024 – English and Spanish

With Open Hearts

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Today’s Scriptures teach us to be aware that there are those ever ready to assault us. We seek to live rightfully in ways pleasing to God. Enemies of our souls let us flirt with evil, commit sin. Permitting thus, we stand outside the gates of hell, ready to enter the realms of darkness and hatred, ready for an awful eternity. The … Continuar leyendo With Open Hearts

Con el corazón abierto

Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB Las Escrituras de hoy nos enseñan a ser conscientes de que siempre hay quienes están listos para atacarnos. Buscamos vivir rectamente de maneras que agraden a Dios. Pero hay enemigos influyen nuestras almas para coquetear con el mal, para que cometamos pecado. Si esto lo permitimos que suceda, nos encontraremos frente de las puertas del infierno, con ganas de entrar … Continuar leyendo Con el corazón abierto

A Christian Way of Life

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Our scriptures this 24th Sunday B, are a reminder of how we Christians ought to live. The title of an old guide, The Imitation of Christ, 1414, best sums up our task. Now, though far away from Passion Tide, each Sunday reading refers to the Suffering Savior. While meditating on how we Christians should live, it is good that we have a reminder of the Passion. Troubles are a big … Continuar leyendo A Christian Way of Life

Un Estilo de Vida Cristiana

Por P Ed Liptak, SDB Nuestras Escrituras de este 24º Domingo B, son un recordatorio de cómodebemos vivir los cristianos. El título de una antigua guía, La imitación de Cristo,1414, es el que mejor resume nuestra tarea. Ahora, aunque lejos de la Pasión,cada lectura dominical se refiere al Salvador Sufriente. Al meditar sobre cómodebemos vivir los cristianos, es bueno que tengamos un recordatorio de laPasión. Los … Continuar leyendo Un Estilo de Vida Cristiana

Spreading the News

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB (Corpus Christi Church, San Francisco, California) – We meet Jesus on this 23rd Sunday in the midst of an excursion into pagan territory to the north of Israel, the twin districts of Tyre and Sion. There He had cast a demon from the daughter of a widow, but only after reminding her bluntly that he had come for the Jews. Now, from this region … Continuar leyendo Spreading the News

Difusión de la noticia

Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB (La Iglesia de Corpus Christi, San Francisco, California) Nos encontramos con Jesús en este domingo 23 en medio de una excursión al territorio pagano al norte de Israel, los distritos gemelos de Tiro y Sión. Allí había expulsado a un demonio de la hija de una viuda, pero sólo después de recordarle sin rodeos que había venido por los judíos. … Continuar leyendo Difusión de la noticia

Guarda mis mandamientos

Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB Hacia el final de su vida, Moisés dio sabias instrucciones al pueblo sobre lo que Dios quería para ellos, y en el último libro de la Ley repitió: “En tu observancia de los mandamientos de Jehová, tu Dios… no añadirás a lo que yo te mando, ni restarás de ello”. Moisés no fue tanto el legislador como el que declaró … Continuar leyendo Guarda mis mandamientos

Keep My Commandments

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Moses toward the end of his life gave wise instruction to the people on what God willed for them, and in the final book of the Law he repeated, “In your observance of the commandments of the LORD, your God, … you shall not add to what I command you nor subtract from it.” Moses was not so much the … Continuar leyendo Keep My Commandments

Final Insistence: Just Response

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB We must keep in mind the few verses that precede our 21st Sunday Gospel from John before we take a final plunge into the claims of Jesus, the Lord: Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life (Jn 6:54). My flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink (56).  Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my … Continuar leyendo Final Insistence: Just Response

Insistencia final: Respuesta justa

Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB Debemos tener en cuenta los pocos versículos que preceden a nuestro Evangelio del Domingo 21 de Juan antes de dar un salto final en las afirmaciones de Jesús, el Señor: El que come mi carne y bebe mi sangre Tiene vida eterna (Jn 6:54). Mi carne es verdadera comida, y mi sangre es verdadera bebida (56). El que come mi … Continuar leyendo Insistencia final: Respuesta justa

Jesus and We Insist

By Fr. Ed Lipton, SDB St. John’s Gospel, Jn 6, led off with one of the seven great signs used by John to repeat the teachings of Jesus. He now reaches a critical point where Jesus said, “I am the living bread WHO descended from heaven. If anyone EATS from this bread, he shall live in eternity. And the bread that I will give is MY Flesh for … Continuar leyendo Jesus and We Insist

Jesús y nosotros insistimos

Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB El Evangelio de San Juan, Jn 6, comienza con uno de los siete grandes signos utilizados por Juan para repetir las enseñanzas de Jesús. Ahora llega a un punto crítico donde Jesús dijo: “Yo soy el pan vivo que descendió del cielo. Si alguno come de este pan, vivirá en la eternidad. Y el pan que yo daré es mi … Continuar leyendo Jesús y nosotros insistimos

Jesus, Food for Eternal Life

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Our adventure into St. John’s Gospel this eighteenth Sunday opens with the Exodus account of God providing food for the liberated Hebrews., a foreshadowing of the food Jesus provides in the Eucharist. Then, St. Paul to the Ephesians launches into a strong exhortation to accept and live the way we Christians ought, according to the new set of rules given … Continuar leyendo Jesus, Food for Eternal Life

Jesús, Alimento para la Vida Eterna

Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB En el Evangelio de San Juan este decimoctavo domingo, nuestra aventura comienza con el relato del Éxodo de Dios proporcionando alimento a los hebreos liberados, un presagio del alimento que Jesús proporciona en la Eucaristía. A continuación, san Pablo a los Efesios lanza una fuerte exhortación a aceptar y vivir como debemos hacerlo los cristianos, según el nuevo conjunto de … Continuar leyendo Jesús, Alimento para la Vida Eterna

Divine Power at Work

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB There is power beyond human power. The scriptures on this 17th Sunday B insist on one thing: Believe in the power of God! But faith is a gift of God beyond human strength to achieve. It can come only from God. Our task then is to be open to that gift, to allow the gift of faith to enter and become strong. So, … Continuar leyendo Divine Power at Work

El Poder Divino en Acción

Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB Hay poder más allá del poder humano. Las Escrituras de este 17º Domingo B insisten en una cosa: ¡Creer! En el poder de Dios. Pero la fe es un don de Dios que va más allá de las fuerzas humanas para alcanzarla. Solo puede venir de Dios. Nuestra tarea, entonces, es estar abiertos a ese don, permitir que el don de … Continuar leyendo El Poder Divino en Acción

Defend Me, O Lord

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB What are the qualities of a good shepherd? Psalm 23 displays them beautifully: He leads me to the green and restful pastures of heaven; there I will be refreshed and my thirst for God satisfied; He guides me on safe paths; my journey may be clouded by darkness of evil, but He is at my side; the power in His staff gives … Continuar leyendo Defend Me, O Lord

Defiéndeme, oh Señor

Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB ¿Cuáles son las cualidades de un buen pastor? El Salmo 23 los muestra bellamente: Él me conduce a los verdes y tranquilos pastos del cielo; allí seré refrescado y mi sed de Dios satisfecha; Él me guía por caminos seguros; Mi camino puede estar nublado por las tinieblas del mal, pero Él está a mi lado. el poder de Su … Continuar leyendo Defiéndeme, oh Señor

They Preached Repentance

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB The effort to live closer to God on earth and thus attain eternal salvation with Him in heaven begins with our decision to keep whatever is displeasing to God out of our lives. Hence, when Jesus began preaching, He did so by proclaiming, “Repent, for the Kingdom of God is near.” The desire to be holy, to live consistently in ways pleasing … Continuar leyendo They Preached Repentance

Predicaban el Arrepentimiento

Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB El esfuerzo por vivir más cerca de Dios en la tierra y así alcanzar la salvación eterna con Él en el cielo comienza con nuestra decisión de mantener lo que le desagrada a Dios, fuera de nuestras vidas. Por lo tanto, cuando Jesús comenzó a predicar, lo hizo proclamando: “Arrepentíos, porque el Reino de Dios está cerca”. El deseo de … Continuar leyendo Predicaban el Arrepentimiento

Faith and Love Saved

 By Fr. Gustavo Martagon, SDB The first reading is a song of believing optimism: “God did not make death, nor does he delight in destroying the living” (Wis.). God is not the God of the dead but of the living. In this passage, God’s will to give “eternal” life, meaning a true and consistent one, is revealed to us… God has created us to enter … Continuar leyendo Faith and Love Saved

La Fey Y El Amor Salvan

Por P. Gustavo Martagon, SDB La primera lectura es un canto de optimismo creyente: “Dios no hizo la muerte ni goza destruyendo los vivientes” (Sab.): Dios no es Dios de muertos sino de vivos… Se nos revela aquí la voluntad de Dios de dar vida “eterna”, es decir, verdadera, consistente… Dios nos ha creado para que entremos en una relación vivificante con Él que empieza … Continuar leyendo La Fey Y El Amor Salvan

Poesía celestial

Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB Que Ezequiel, profeta del exilio, sea también profeta de nuestro exilio, profeta de nuestro exilio aquí en la tierra. Señor, córtanos del árbol antiguo, Israel, e injertanos en Ti. Haznos crecer sobre montañas que se extienden hacia Ti. Que crezcamos hasta convertirnos en un árbol maravilloso, tu nuevo pueblo elegido que da la bienvenida a cada ave que pasa para que habite en sus ramas. Aunque tu vitalidad corra en nosotros, si alguna vez mostramos signos … Continuar leyendo Poesía celestial

Creator God

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB In our first reading on this 12th Sunday, God had intervened on behalf of Job. The divine message told this greatly troubled man not to waver in his faith, that God truly cared for him. To encourage Job, God recalled the origin, the birth, of earth and seas, how He set firm the boundaries of the seas and sent the dark … Continuar leyendo Creator God

Heavenly Poetry

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Let Ezekiel prophet of the exile, be prophet of our exile too, prophet of our exile here on earth. Lord, trim us from the ancient tree, Israel, and graft us into You. Make us grow on mountains that reach toward You. May we grow into a wondrous tree, your new chosen people who welcome every passing bird to dwell on its … Continuar leyendo Heavenly Poetry

Poesía Celestial

Que Ezequiel, profeta del exilio, sea también profeta de nuestro exilio, profeta de nuestro exilio aquí en la tierra. Señor, córtanos del árbol antiguo, Israel, e injertanos en Ti. Haznos crecer sobre montañas que se extienden hacia Ti. Que crezcamos hasta convertirnos en un árbol maravilloso, tu nuevo pueblo elegido que da la bienvenida a cada ave que pasa para que habite en sus ramas. … Continuar leyendo Poesía Celestial

The Unforgivable Sin Jesus and Satan

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB In the third chapter of St. Mark’s Gospel, the enemies of Jesus are already named: the Scribes and Pharisees from olden days, and the devil, His enemy from time immemorial. The first reading from Genesis on this 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time identifies the devil by name, Satan, the enemy too of all humankind. Our primal parents looked to blame Satan for … Continuar leyendo The Unforgivable Sin Jesus and Satan

El pecado imperdonable Jesús y Satanás

Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB En el tercer capítulo del Evangelio de San Marcos, ya se nombran los enemigos de Jesús: los escribas y fariseos de antaño, y el diablo, su enemigo desde tiempos inmemoriales. La primera lectura del Génesis en este décimo domingo del Tiempo Ordinario identifica al diablo por su nombre, Satanás, enemigo también de toda la humanidad. Nuestros padres primitivos buscaban culpar … Continuar leyendo El pecado imperdonable Jesús y Satanás

This Wonderous Sacrament

By Father Ed Liptak, SDB “O God, who in this wonderful Sacrament have left us a memorial of your Passion.” That is the opening prayer of today’s Mass of Corpus Christi, the living Body of Christ. But not ‘just’’ a memorial. It is the ‘sacred mystery of His Body and Blood’ willed by Jesus to be offered again and again in unbloody sacrifice; His true Body lifted up to His Father for our continuing … Continuar leyendo This Wonderous Sacrament

Este Maravilloso Sacramento

Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB “Oh Dios, que en este maravilloso Sacramento nos has dejado un memorial de tu Pasión“. Esa es la oración inicial de la Misa de Corpus Christi de hoy, el Cuerpo vivo de Cristo. Pero no “sólo” un memorial. Es el “sagrado misterio de Su Cuerpo y Sangre” querido por Jesús para ser ofrecido una y otra vez en sacrificio incruento, … Continuar leyendo Este Maravilloso Sacramento

¡Dios es Uno!

Por F. Ed Liptak, SDB El Padre es Dios. El Hijo es Dios. El Espíritu es Dios. Solo hay un Dios. Solo la Fe puede decir eso. Nuestra capacidad humana ha identificado la cordura por la palabra Dios. Lo que es diferente en el único Dios es tan claramente diferente que hemos asignado diferentes nombres al único Ser: Dios Padre, Dios Hijo, Dios Espíritu Santo. … Continuar leyendo ¡Dios es Uno!

Come Holy Spirit

By Fr. Ed. Liptak, SDB Just as details of the Ascension are best given in Acts, so it is for the coming of the Holy Spirit. In fact, though the Spirit is often mentioned in the Gospels and Letters, only in Acts, thanks to St. Luke, is the descent of the Spirit described. That seems totally appropriate, for he introduced the Spirit at the Incarnation, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and … Continuar leyendo Come Holy Spirit

Ven Espíritu Santo

Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB Así como los detalles de la Ascensión se dan mejor en Hechos, así es para la venida del Espíritu Santo. De hecho, aunque el Espíritu se menciona a menudo en los Evangelios y en las Cartas, sólo en los Hechos, gracias a San Lucas, se describe el descenso del Espíritu. Eso parece totalmente apropiado, porque él introdujo al Espíritu en … Continuar leyendo Ven Espíritu Santo

Thank you, St Luke – Solemnity of the Ascension

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Oddly enough, the best account of the Ascension is not in the Gospels but in St. Luke’s Acts of the Apostles. That is fine, because Luke thought of ‘Acts’ as Volume II of his history of Jesus and the Church. Therefore, he wrote, “After [Jesus] had suffered, He appeared to them during forty days speaking about the kingdom of God. While meeting … Continuar leyendo Thank you, St Luke – Solemnity of the Ascension

Gracias San Lucas – Solemnidad de la Ascensión

Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB Por extraño que parezca, el mejor relato de la Ascensión no está en los Evangelios, sino en los Hechos de los Apóstoles de San Lucas. Eso está bien, porque Lucas pensó en ‘Hechos’ como el Volumen II de su historia de Jesús y la Iglesia. Por lo tanto, escribió: “Después que [Jesús] hubo padecido, se les apareció durante cuarenta días … Continuar leyendo Gracias San Lucas – Solemnidad de la Ascensión

Impelled by Love

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Peter, quite far from Jerusalem, had just worked two miracles in the Name of Jesus. He healed a man totally paralyzed for the past eight years. Called to another town on the coast, he raised a widow from the dead and restored her to her grieving community. Lingering there, God sent a vision to teach Peter that he must change … Continuar leyendo Impelled by Love

Impulsados por el Amor

Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB Pedro, muy lejos de Jerusalén, acababa de obrar dos milagros en el Nombre de Jesús. Sanó a un hombre totalmente paralizado durante los últimos ocho años. Llamado a otro pueblo de la costa, resucitó a una viuda de entre los muertos y la devolvió a su afligida comunidad. Permaneciendo allí, Dios envió una visión para enseñarle a Pedro que debía … Continuar leyendo Impulsados por el Amor

Alive in Jesus

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB It seems wise on this fifth Sunday of Easter to allow the Holy Spirit to guide us through careful reflection on the source of our spiritual life as presented by Jesus Himself. The Gospel of John reveals what Jesus taught about true Christian life at the end of the Last Supper. Jesus was in open dialogue with his apostles and … Continuar leyendo Alive in Jesus

Vivos en Jesús

Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB Parece prudente en este quinto domingo de Pascua permitir que el Espíritu Santo nos guíe a través de una cuidadosa reflexión sobre la fuente de nuestra vida espiritual tal como la presenta Jesús mismo. El Evangelio de Juan revela lo que Jesús enseñó sobre la verdadera vida cristiana al final de la Última Cena. Jesús estaba en diálogo abierto con … Continuar leyendo Vivos en Jesús

Alleluia, Sing to Jesus!

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB In St. John’s Gospel, as Jesus turned toward Jerusalem, aware that his ‘hour’ had come, Our Savior also turned toward His Father and prayed, “Father, glorify Your name. Then a voice came from heaven. I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again” (Jn 12:29). Later, at the Last Supper, Jesus was about to offer His “Priestly Prayer,” and He sought … Continuar leyendo Alleluia, Sing to Jesus!

Jesus, Author of Life

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB With boldness, St. Peter filled with the Holy Spirit spoke to the crowd and accused them bluntly, “You denied the Righteous One and asked for a murderer to be released to you. The author of life you put to death, but God raised Him from the dead.” Thus, Peter atoned for his sin of denying Jesus. And thus, the Easter Church … Continuar leyendo Jesus, Author of Life

Jesús, Autor de la Vida

Per P. Ed Liptak, SDB Con audacia, San Pedro, lleno del Espíritu Santo, habló a la multitud y los acusó sin rodeos: “Ustedes negaron al Justo y pidieron que se les liberara a un asesino. Al autor de la vida le hiciste morir, pero Dios lo resucitó de entre los muertos”. Por lo tanto, Pedro expió su pecado de negar a Jesús. Y así, la … Continuar leyendo Jesús, Autor de la Vida

God of Light, Life, Love

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB It takes a sinner–or person extremely aware of the darkness of sin–to fully grasp the mercy of God. St. Augustine, still young, was muddied in grave sin. When at last converted, he wrote, “O Beauty, ever ancient, ever new, too late have I loved you.” That was not exactly true. The God of whom he spoke was and is a … Continuar leyendo God of Light, Life, Love

Dios de la Luz, de la Vida, del Amor

Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB Se necesita un pecador, o una persona extremadamente consciente de la oscuridad del pecado, para comprender plenamente la misericordia de Dios. San Agustín, aún joven, estaba sumido en un grave pecado.  Cuando por fin se convirtió, escribió: “Oh Belleza, siempre antigua, siempre nueva, demasiado tarde te he amado”. Eso no era exactamente cierto. El Dios de quien habló era y … Continuar leyendo Dios de la Luz, de la Vida, del Amor

De la oscuridad a la luz

By P. Ed Liptak, SDB Por la noche, en el Jardín de la Agonía, Jesús fue arrestado a manos de los principales sacerdotes y ancianos guiados por el traicionero Judas. Ese arresto injusto llevó a Jesús a la humillación, el sufrimiento y la muerte en la cruz. Y allí, en la oscuridad del Huerto, Jesús declaró una terrible verdad: Cuando yo estaba con vosotros todos … Continuar leyendo De la oscuridad a la luz

From Darkness to Light

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB At night in the Garden of Agony, Jesus was arrested at the hands of the Chief Priests and Elders guided by treacherous Judas. That unjust arrest brought Jesus to humiliation, suffering, and death on the Cross. And there in the gloom of the Garden, Jesus stated an awful truth: “When I was with you daily in the temple, you did … Continuar leyendo From Darkness to Light

People of the Passion

by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Who were involved in the Passion and Death of Jesus the Lord? Largely from St. Mark’s Gospel on this Palm Sunday, one can identify people both friendly and unfriendly to the Son of God at the sad climax of our salvation. First mentioned by Mark are the chief Priests, Scribes, and Elders who were searching to find grounds on which … Continuar leyendo People of the Passion

Gente de la Pasión

by P. Ed Liptak, SDB ¿Quiénes estuvieron involucrados en la Pasión y Muerte de Jesús el Señor? En gran parte del Evangelio de San Marcos en este Domingo de Ramos, uno puede identificar a las personas tanto amistosas como hostiles al Hijo de Dios en el triste clímax de nuestra salvación. Lo primero que menciona Marcos son los principales sacerdotes, escribas y ancianos que buscaban … Continuar leyendo Gente de la Pasión

Purificame Señor

Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB and William. Liptak Como suele suceder, el salmo responsorial de este fin de semana toca el tema de las otras lecturas dominicales. Este quinto domingo de Cuaresma, la idea clave es obtener de Dios su perdón. “Señor, a pesar de nuestra pecaminosidad, en tu bondad límpianos. Escucha a cada uno de nosotros mientras con la ayuda del Salmo repetimos: Crea … Continuar leyendo Purificame Señor

Cleanse Me O Lord

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB and William (Bill) Liptak As is often the case, the Responsorial Psalm this weekend touches on the theme of the other Sunday readings. On this fifth Sunday of Lent, the key idea is obtaining from God His forgiveness. Lord, despite our sinfulness, in your goodness, do cleanse us. Hear each of us as, with the help of the Psalm, we … Continuar leyendo Cleanse Me O Lord

God Rich in Mercy

Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB The two Books of Chronicles concentrate on the Hebrews’ relationship with God from Adam and Eve to the release of the leaders of the Jewish faith from Babylonian captivity. Chronicles are a purposeful religious history. On this 4th Sunday of Lent, together with St. Paul to the Ephesians and St. John’s Gospel, Chronicles carries the Lenten message that infidelity to God … Continuar leyendo God Rich in Mercy

Dios Rico en Misericordia

Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB Los dos libros de Crónicas se concentran en la relación de los hebreos con Dios desde Adán y Eva hasta la liberación de los líderes de la fe judía del cautiverio babilónico. Las crónicas son una historia religiosa con propósito. En este 4º domingo de Cuaresma, junto con San Pablo a los Efesios y el Evangelio de San Juan, Crónicas … Continuar leyendo Dios Rico en Misericordia

Escoge: Miedo o Amor

Por P. Ed Liptak, SDB Para algunos los 10 mandamientos en tablas de piedra eran suficientes. Ofrecían una carga demasiado difícil de seguir, que era mejor olvidar. Sin embargo, para que no lo olvidemos, Moisés añadió una versión muy detallada en Éxodo. No creía que las directivas de Dios fueran gravosas. A través del desierto, día y noche, Dios había guiado a Israel hacia su … Continuar leyendo Escoge: Miedo o Amor

Choose: Fear or Love

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB For some, the 10 Commandments on tablets of stone were quite enough. They offered a burden too hard to follow, better to be forgotten. Yet, lest we forget, Moses added a greatly detailed version in Exodus. He did not think God’s directives were burdensome. Through the desert day and night, God had led Israel toward their haven by the cloud … Continuar leyendo Choose: Fear or Love

Abraham, Issac y Jesus

by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Nuestros antepasados cristianos detectaron inmediatamente en la desgarradora escena del Génesis del segundo domingo de Cuaresma, un paralelo con Dios y su amado Hijo unigénito, no en el monte Moriah sino en el monte Calvario. Génesis fue, en muchos sentidos, profético. Dios y Abraham acompañaron a sus hijos unigénitos al altar del sacrificio. Así como Isaac cargó obedientemente el madero … Continuar leyendo Abraham, Issac y Jesus

Abraham, Isaac, and Jesus

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Our Christian forefathers immediately detected in the second Sunday of Lent’s heart-wrenching scene from Genesis, a parallel with God and his beloved only begotten Son, not on Mt. Moriah but on Mount Calvary. Genesis was, in many ways, prophetic.  God and Abraham accompanied their only begotten sons to the altar of sacrifice. As Isaac obediently carried the wood for the … Continuar leyendo Abraham, Isaac, and Jesus

Led By the Lord Jesus

By. Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Typically, the reading from Genesis this first Sunday of Lent gives a divine meaning to one of nature’s beautiful signs, the rainbow. The great flood had passed. After the rains had ceased, the comforting multicolored rainbow was used by God as a sign of a new covenant between Himself and humanity. A flood of that magnitude would never cover the … Continuar leyendo Led By the Lord Jesus

Unclean Made Clean

by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB The readings of Sixth Sunday, it seems, are an extended parable. Moses and Aaron detail the strict law on how a leper must be treated. He is to be declared unclean by a priest. When approaching the ‘clean,’ he must shout out. “Unclean! Unclean!” He must rend his outer garments as a danger sign to others. Worst, he must keep isolated. There … Continuar leyendo Unclean Made Clean

Inmundo hecho limpio

by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Las lecturas del sexto domingo, al parecer, son una parábola ampliada. Moisés y Aarón detallan la estricta ley sobre cómo se debe tratar a un leproso. Un sacerdote debe declararlo inmundo. Al acercarse al “limpio”, debe gritar. “¡Inmundo! ¡Inmundo!” Debe rasgar sus vestiduras exteriores como señal de peligro para los demás. Lo peor es que debe mantenerse aislado. Sólo hay … Continuar leyendo Inmundo hecho limpio

Jesus Lord and Savior

by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Our Scriptures this 5th Sunday open with Job’s dark and miserable view of life. He was smitten by illness and abandonment. He felt every painful, forsaken moment. No healing was in sight. “I shall never see happiness again.“ — By the way, when was the last time you had a perfect day? Isn’t it true that we all left our mother’s womb … Continuar leyendo Jesus Lord and Savior

Jesús Señor y Salvador

by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Nuestras Escrituras de este quinto domingo comienzan con la visión oscura y miserable de la vida de Job. Estaba azotado por la enfermedad y el abandono. Sintió cada momento doloroso y de abandono. No había curación a la vista. “Nunca volveré a ver la felicidad”. — Por cierto, ¿cuándo fue la última vez que tuviste un día perfecto? ¿No es … Continuar leyendo Jesús Señor y Salvador

Faith Needs to Grow

By Fr. Ed Lipton, SDB Our Scriptures this fourth Sunday open with the ancient promise of God made to Moses that a prophet like him would rise one day among them and how God would speak through him. Yearning for the fulfillment of that prophecy never died. It grew again with the preaching of John the Baptist and was behind the question of the scribes … Continuar leyendo Faith Needs to Grow

La Fe Necesita Crecer

by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Nuestras Escrituras de este cuarto domingo comienzan con la antigua promesa que Dios le hizo a Moisés de que un profeta como él se levantaría un día entre ellos y que Dios hablaría a través de él. El anhelo por el cumplimiento de esa profecía nunca murió. Volvió a crecer con la predicación de Juan el Bautista y estuvo detrás … Continuar leyendo La Fe Necesita Crecer

What Really Matters

by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB The Scriptures on this Third Sunday in different ways show that the things of this world are passing, but instead, that following God’s will has immense and immortal value. It leads to eternal life. Nineveh was the capital of the Assyrians, mortal enemies of Israel. Jonah, the reluctant prophet, did everything he could to escape God’s plan to warn them. … Continuar leyendo What Really Matters

Lo que realmente importa

by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Las Escrituras de este Tercer Domingo muestran de diferentes maneras que las cosas de este mundo son pasajeras, pero en cambio, que seguir la voluntad de Dios tiene un valor inmenso e inmortal. Conduce a la vida eterna. Nínive era la capital de los Asirios, enemigos mortales de Israel. Jonás, el profeta reacio, hizo todo lo que pudo para escapar … Continuar leyendo Lo que realmente importa

Quién es Jesús

By Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB La Navidad está a pocos días de distancia, y las lecturas del cuarto domingo de Adviento son claras sobre quién es este Niño que está por nacer. La Antífona de Entrada habla de Él como Dios, el Justo, el Salvador, el Mesías. La lectura del Antiguo Testamento establece para nosotros que Jesús es verdaderamente de la descendencia de David, que … Continuar leyendo Quién es Jesús