Reflection by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDBTranslation by Fr. Jesse Montes, SDB Existe mucho temor del fin del mundo, y muchos creen que la tierra un día colapsará y desaparecerá. La liturgia de esta semana, sin embargo, nos da una muestra de alegría y temor. La primera lectura de Malaquías pone pavor a los pies de los malhechores: “He aquí, viene el día, ardiendo como un … Continue reading El Fin
Reflection by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Much dread of the end times exists, and many believe that the earth will one day collapse and be gone. The liturgy of this 33rd Week in Ordinary Time ‘C,’ however, gives us a taste of both joy and dread. The first reading from Malachi lays dread at the feet of evildoers: “Lo, the day is coming, blazing like … Continue reading The End
By Bro. Reegan Ledet, SDB 518. This was the approximate number of Salesians of Don Bosco that were present at a historical event, the Canonization of Brother Artemide Zatti. Really, even that number isn’t quite accurate, 518 SDBs registered for the week of events, but present at both St. Peter’s Square and later in Valdocco (the birthplace of the Salesian Family) was a number beyond … Continue reading Artemide Zatti: Bringing the Family Together
Reflection by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB The readings this thirty-first Sunday ‘C’ again speak loudly of the Divine Mercy. The Lord is indeed the all -powerful Creator, “But you have mercy on all, because you can do all things; and you overlook people’s sins that they may repent,” says the Book of Wisdom. We love to think of God good and merciful and often forget … Continue reading Divine Mercy Sunday II
Reflection by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDBTranslation by Fr. Jesse Montes, SDB Las lecturas de este trigésimo primer domingo vuelven a hablar en voz alta de la Divina Misericordia. El Señor es ciertamente el Creador todopoderoso, “Pero tienes misericordia de todos, porque puedes hacer todas las cosas; y pasas por alto los pecados de las personas para que se arrepientan”, dice el Libro de la Sabiduría. … Continue reading Domingo de la Divina Misericordia II
Reflection by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDBTranslation by Fr. Jesse Montes, SDB Dios no es sordo; Tampoco es ciego. Él escucha lo que decimos, es consciente de lo que hacemos. Afortunadamente para nosotros, esas palabras no son una amenaza. Pueden serlo, pero solo aquellos que hacen el mal deben temer el disgusto Todopoderoso, como dijo Jesús, de Aquel que puede;arrojarnos al infierno;. Sí, el cielo es … Continue reading Dios no es sordo
Reflection by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB God is not deaf; neither is he blind. He hears what we say, he is aware of what we do. Fortunately for us, those words are not a threat. They may be, but only those who do evil need to fear the All‐Powerful displeasure, as Jesus said, of the One who can ‘cast us into hell.’ Yes, Heaven is … Continue reading God is not Deaf
Reflection by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB Last week’s clear Bible lesson asked us to show gratitude to God, that he too appreciates being thanked. This 29th Week ‘C’ we are taught about prayer: we must not be afraid to keep begging God. Again, our Church cooperates with St. Luke by reaching back to other passages from the Bible that make much the same point of … Continue reading How to pray
Reflection by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDBTranslation by Fr. Jesse Montes, SDB La clara lección bíblica de la semana pasada nos pidió que mostráramos gratitud a Dios, que él también aprecia ser agradecido. Esta Semana se nos enseña acerca de la oración: no debemos tener miedo de seguir rogando a Dios. Una vez más, nuestra Iglesia coopera con San Lucas volviendo a otros pasajes de la … Continue reading Como orar
Reflection by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDBTranslation by Fr. Jesse Montes, SDB San Lucas ha expuesto cuidadosamente que, en el ultimo viaje de Jesús a Jerusalén, siempre fue consciente de lo que le esperaba. Había descrito la mente de Jesús en un capítulo anterior. Jesús acababa de terminar fuertes lecciones acerca de entrar en el Reino de los Cielos y de tener cuidado, porque el camino … Continue reading De nuevo, la Cruz
Reflection by Fr. Ed Liptak, SDB St. Luke has carefully exhibited that on the last trip of Jesus to Jerusalem, he was ever aware of what lay ahead. He described the mind of Jesus in an earlier chapter. Jesus had just finished strong lessons about entering the Kingdom of Heaven and being careful, because the way to salvation is not easy, and who can know … Continue reading Again, the Cross
By: Andres NeriaSocial Communication and Media Coordinator This year’s RE (Religious Education) Congress certainly felt different with the limited number of attendees and exhibitors. Despite that, for those who were in attendance (physically and virtually) there was a sense of hope that it’s still possible to gather, be formed, and share in community our living faith with others. Participants and organizers support one another while keeping … Continue reading Being “living waters of hope”
By: Sheila Kun RN, BSN, MS, CPN, FCCP In order to understand diabetes, one must be very clear of the role of insulin and be familiar with the term insulin resistance. This week, we get to know how this very important hormone insulin works and when it does not work. The National Diabetes Information Clearing House offers the explanation below. What is insulin? Insulin is … Continue reading Type 2 Diabetes 101: Part A
By: Sheila Kun RN, BSN, MS, CPN, FCCP You must be curious by now as to why seniors are at risk for Type 2 Diabetes and who are most vulnerable. The website information from the Yale Research Team explains why seniors are at risk and the Mayo Clinic lists two common risk factors. Why senior folks have more incidence of Type 2 diabetes: An article … Continue reading Type 2 Diabetes 101
By: Nancy Klobassa Davidson, R.N. and Peggy Moreland, R.N.(recommended by Sheila Kun) These two nursing colleagues did a wonderful job in explaining the vascular changes from high blood sugar. I thought before memorizing the symptoms of Diabetes, one needs to know “how” it happens. Enjoy the following blog write up. You’ve been told that high blood sugar causes complications, but have you ever wondered why? … Continue reading Why High Blood Sugar is Bad
By: Sheila Kun RN, BSN, MS, CPN, FCCPSalesian Cooperator Diabetes type 2 is a very common problem which deserves in depth understanding from scratch. Since this is a huge topic, for the coming months, our Care Ministry will begin a series of what I call ”Diabetes 101”. We will seek out pertinent educational information from programs with the best practice. Here is “A little summary … Continue reading Type 2 Diabetes: How Your Pancreas and Liver Work Together
By: Sheila Kun RN, BSN, MS, CPN, FCCPSalesian Cooperator If you have not heard of AIC as a tourist destination, you are not alone. AIC is not a Greek island. My journey in this week’s Care Ministry article is about my personal experience with diabetes. That is right, for those who know me, you might be surprised that my blood sugar is not at its … Continue reading My AIC Journey
By: Sheila Kun RN, BSN, MS, CPN, FCCPSalesian Cooperator History taking is an essential tool for physicians to make a diagnosis; they would go into your current physical conditions, the onset of symptoms, your working environment and genetic background if appropriate. All of you have this experience with your own doctor. Therefore, during a doctor’s visit, you will find out your health status. What I … Continue reading How Do You Know You Are Healthy?
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