INCARNATION CATHOLIC PARISH OFFICE Hours: 9am - 4pm 5124 Gateway Dr. Tampa, FL 33615 | Ph. 813.885.7861 | www.icctampa.org
SCHOOL OFFICE 5111 Webb Rd. Tampa, FL 33615 | Ph. 813.884.4502 Fax: 813.885.3734 | www.icstampa.org
CHURCH CLERGY
Rev. Michael Cormier, Pastor Rev. Brian Fabiszewski, Parochial Vicar Rev. Francisco Hernandez, Parochial Vicar Deacon Ramon Rodriguez Deacon Matt Shirina Deacon Jim Minary Deacon Frank Julian
STAFF July 26, 2020 | SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY
813-885-7861 Business Manager - Rae Stabile stewardship@icctampa.org 813-493-3069 Facility Manager - Arnie Fernandez facilitymanager@icctampa.org 813-486-1612 Parish Secretary - Irene Martinez secretary@icctampa.org Bulletin Coordinator - Monica Windmiller bulletin@icctampa.org Director of Music - David Funes musicdirector@icctampa.org 813-885-7811 Director of Faith Formation Deacon Matt Shirina dff@icctampa.org 813-884-3624 Religious Education Ministry Judy Licari reled@icctampa.org 813-884-3624 Youth Coordinator -Thomas Myers youthcoordinator@icctampa.org
SCHOOL OFFICE
www.icstampa.org Ph. 813.884.4502 Principal - Marrie McLaughlin
MASS SCHEDULE Monday through Friday: 7:00am Saturday: 9:00am & 4:00pm (Vigil) Sunday: 7:00am, 9:00am & 11:00am, Spanish at 1:00 pm MISAS EN ESPAÑOL: Domingos a la 1:00pm
CONFESSIONS/ Confesiones: Saturdays - 2:30pm to 3:30pm in Church or by appointment
8220 W. Hillsborough Ave. Tampa, FL 33615 | www.icctampa.org
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Being a “good fish”
Once again, this weekend Jesus uses parables to try to teach His disciples something very important – in this case, about the Kingdom of Heaven. He says the Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure buried in a field, or like a merchant searching for fine pearls, or like a fisherman who casts his net not knowing what he will catch – both good and bad. The main point that our Lord is trying to teach His disciples and us, is that the Kingdom of Heaven is something very valuable, something that we should be willing to give all that we have to possess, and something that should not be taken for granted. If I were to ask you, “Do you want to go to heaven”? Most people, I hope, would reply “yes, I want to go to heaven when I die”. If I were to ask you, “Do you think you’ll make it”? Probably, most people would respond, “I hope so”. We know that the life of heaven is not something that we can earn on our own or that we deserve. Ultimately, each one of us is a sinner, and each one of us is dependent on God’s love and mercy to reach heaven. We also know that God created us to know Him, to love Him, and to serve Him in this world, and to be with Him in the next. But we should never take God’s benevolence and his mercy for granted. There was a period in history when people only went to Confession one time in their lives…at the end of their life before they died. The thought was that this gave them the best chance to reach heaven with a clean conscience. We now know that our Lord gave us the Sacrament of Reconciliation to be used not only at the end of our lives, but whenever we stumble and fall and need His forgiveness. Our lives are a continual process of growing in spiritual maturity and doing our best to prepare ourselves for the day when we will be judged by God for what we did, and what we failed to do. In the parable today, we desire to be the “good fish” who are separated from the bad and kept. If it’s been awhile since you’ve been to Confession or to Mass, visit one of our parishes. Bishop Gregory Parkes Confessions Every Saturday From 2:30 - 3:30pm Live Stream Masses Every Sunday 11am & 1pm Spanish Daily Mass 7am Saturday 9am
Sunday Masses: 7am, 9am, 11am & 1pm (Spanish) Misas Diarias: 7am Sábado 9am Domingo: 7am, 9am & 11am, 1pm Español
July 26, 2020 I pray that these lines find all doing well and continuing to stay healthy. To the best of my knowledge all is fine here at the parish, all seem to be staying happy and healthy. This weekend is the last weekend that Deacon Izzy will be with us. Although it has been quite the rollercoaster ride with being quarantined and being so limited with activities it really has been great having him here with us. He will make a wonderful priest and we as a parish have the “brag-ability” that we were a part of his journey to the priesthood. Deacon Izzy, please know that you will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. The Lord is gonna do amazing Deacon Izzy things through you and you always have a home here at Incarnation Parish. In today’s Gospel, Jesus speaks about the kingdom of Heaven and what it can be likened to, and while we are able to relate to what is being stated I would like to go off on a tangent – which is not like me at all -RIGHT!!! In one of my former parishes I was speaking with a young lady who had a concern about Heaven. She saw a far-side cartoon and the image was simply titled heaven. The picture showed people with angel wings and halos sitting or rather slumping on individual clouds – bored out of their minds. I think there are some people who feel like – “What if this is all there is to Heaven?” Please be assured that the image portrayed is nothing like our Eternal Reward. Jesus tells us in another part of Scripture that eye has not seen, and ear has not heard, nor has it so much as dawned on man what God has ready for those who love Him. That being stated let’s do a little exercise; Picture what Heaven would be for you, don’t hold back, go crazy, whatever you think. Know that is going to be sooo much better than what you have imagined because Jesus says specifically – nor has it so much as dawned on man what God has ready for us – we do not have the resources nor the mental ability to comprehend what God has prepared for us. That being stated why would anyone look to anything else other than God who walks with us, loves us throughout this life and surrounds us with things more than wonderful in the life to come! Have a Great Week! -Love, Fr. Mike
TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Solomon prays for an understanding heart (1 Kings 3:5, 7-12). Psalm — Lord, I love your commands (Psalm 119). Second Reading — All things work for good for those who love God (Romans 8:28-30). Gospel — The one who knows of the kingdom of heaven brings new and old from the storeroom (Matthew 13:44-52 [44-46]). 2
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Prayer List
Next Sunday, August 2nd we will change the 1:00 Mass to the Mass celebrated in Spanish. SUNDAY - JULY 26 - SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
7:00 A.M. + Ralph Ruscetta 9:00 A.M. + Juan Fernando Gonzalez 11:00 AM. People of Incarnation 1:00 P.M. + Jose de Arimatea Gonzales 3:00 P.M. + Karen Castro MONDAY - JULY 27 7:00 A.M. + Charles Judge TUESDAY - JULY 28 7:00 A.M. + Stacie Solis WEDNESDAY - JULY 29 7:00 A.M. + Manuel Duran THURSDAY - JULY 30 7:00 A.M. + Elias Taveras FRIDAY - JULY 31 7:00 A.M. + Carmen I. Diaz SATURDAY - AUGUST 1 9:00 AM. + Frank Gagliano 4:00 P.M. + Ellen Broussard SUNDAY - AUGUST 2 - EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:00 A.M. People of Incarnation 9:00 A.M. + Teresa Quy Phan 11:00 A.M. + Luis I. Valentin Sr. 1:00 P.M. (SI) Ivy & Ramon Valdes 56th Anniversary READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Jer 13:1-11; Dt 32:18-21; Mt 13:31-35 Tuesday: Jer 14:17-22; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, 13; Mt 13:36-43 Wednesday: Jer 15:10, 16-21; Ps 34:2-11; Jn 11:19-27 Thursday: Jer 18:1-6; Ps 146:1b-6ab; Mt 13:47-53 Friday: Jer 26:1-9; Ps 69:5, 8-10, 14; Mt 13:54-58 Saturday: Jer 26:11-16, 24; Ps 69:15-16, 30-31, 33-34; Mt 14:1-12 Sunday: Is 55:1-3; Ps 145:8-9, 15-18; Rom 8:35, 37-39; Mt 14:13-21
There are many masses available in the upcoming weeks. If you would like to reserve a mass, contact Irene Martinez by email at secretary@icctampa.org or call the parish office. Dear Faith Formation Families, please log in to Formed, there are wonderful movies and teachings for the whole family. God bless you. https://formed.org Enter Access Code A47GQK
Please pray for those who are suffering from illness in our parish. Prayer list names remain on the prayer list for 3 months. If you would like to add, remove or update a name call the parish office at 813-885-7861or send an e-mail to bulletin@icctampa.org. Julie Bianchi Monique Biumi Joseph Brana Nicole Burgos Olga Cora Robert Curry Jennie Cusmano Anne Delgado Beverly Fenton
Ana Sophia Girwar-Nath
Kiara Girwar-Nath Adriene Goldman Angelica Gonzalez Elena Gonzalez Mercedes Gonzalez
Noemi Gonzalez
Jacqualyn Jones Charles Kanaszka Teresa Kanaszka Patricia Kilkelly Mary Ellen King Sharon Maclejews Bonnie Miller Dina Marie Osburn Sarah Paccione Sylvia Rom Chuck Schaff Nancy Shirina Rachel Slowey
Rose Vrabel Pat Whitty Greg Windmiller Amy Workman Eunice Young
Dominic Van Someren
Rafael Tejada Rose Marie Varas
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY
2LT Dillon C. Browne PV2 Chad Michael Burgess PV2 Angelique Burgess SGT Damian Patrick Bumm SRA Jasmin S. Chan SSGT Christina Costa Marine Amir Cris USCG LT. Andrew Ellis USCG Ensign Patrick Ellis CPL Michael K. Lam A1C Noel C. Marcano SRA Brett Masser LC George Mike
LCPL. Reese Nichols US Navy Brian Quevedo CG Tyler Reyes PFC Yoselyn Rivera C Louis Ruscetta Dante Sanchez SN Ryan Schultz 2LT Brandon Shively SPC Jason Seal Daniella Alexandra Serrano A1C Aaron Wilson Cadet Caleb K. Wong
Our Condolences
We offer our condolences and prayers to families who have lost a dear family member during the recent past weeks. Maureen Finch 11/3/43 - 4/10/20 Mary Stimus 9/6/27 - 7/7/20
Edward Drost 7/17/33 - 7/14/20 Sylvia Milian 11/2/40 - 6/27/20
Josefina Monge 5/26/32 - 6/12/20
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Please welcome the following children who were baptized in July here at Incarnation:
MIA EMILY ALVAREZ ANTONELLA VERONICA ARIAS BLASKO OLIVIA CARMEN DUANY JASON HERNANDEZ ROBERT AVERY MELENDEZ ELENA NAPPI ADXANGEL PINO CORRALES SAMUEL ISSAC ROBENS MIA RODRIGUEZ ANGEL ALEXANDER SANCHEZ ABREU YAXIEL O’NEILL VALENTIN CACERES ELLA JANE VASQUEZ With the help of their parents, godparents, and this community, may the Holy Spirit fill them abundantly with His Grace at every moment of their lives.
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Our Public Masses Have Resumed With Nuestra Misas Publicas Se Reanuden Con Revised Mass Schedule and Safety Horario de Misas Revisado y Protocolos Protocols In Effect de Seguridad En Efecto (We are requesting our parishioners to please wear a mask during Mass).
Here are some details of some changes to expect. The dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass is still in effect and will be until further notice. Everyone must use main entrance and follow the instructions of the ushers. Please be patient. The side doors are ONLY emergency exits. Incarnation is limited to a maximum seating of 128 due to social distancing. They are marked by green crosses. Once we reach 128 people there will be no more permitted to enter. People who live in the same home may sit together. Ushers will greet each person and show them to their seat. In order to properly disinfect after each Mass, the Sunday schedule will be:
Saturday 4:00 pm Sunday 7am, 9am & 11am, Spanish at 1pm Please limit private prayer after mass to no longer than 5 minutes so our volunteers can properly disinfect the church. The chapel and cry room will remain closed. There will be a collection basket at the entrance. No basket will be passed around and there will be no basket bearers. Hand sanitizer dispensers are in the Narthex as you enter and leave. No holding hands at Our Father and no contact peace. Ushers will direct section by section in a single line at three communion spots. Communion is ONLY distributed on the hand, not the tongue, for the time being at Incarnation. Please respect other’s space in communion line with proper distance.
Rogamos a nuestros apreciados feligreses, que lleven puesta una "mascara" durante la Misa.
A continuación, detalles de algunos cambios a implementar: Continúa la dispensa de no asistir a la Misa de Domingo, hasta próximo aviso. Todos debemos usar la puerta principal de la iglesia, así como seguir las instrucciones de los acomodadores (ujieres). Por favor ejercitemos la paciencia. Las puertas laterales de la iglesia se usarían SOLO en emergencia. En atención a la situación actual y la necesidad de usar “distanciamiento”, nuestra iglesia acepta un cupo máximo de 128 personas. Siga la guía de las marcas con cinta verde en los bancos. Por lo antes dicho, sobre la capacidad. Una vez llenado el cupo de 128 y por la protección de todos, no podran entrar otras personas. Los ujieres (acomodadores) cortésmente le indicarán los espacios disponibles. Las personas que viven en una misma casa pueden sentarse juntos en el mismo banco. En atención al hecho de que debemos desinfectar los bancos después de cada misa, el horario de celebración de misas es como sigue:
Sábado: 4:00 p.m. Domingo: 7am, 9am & 11am, 1:00 p.m. en Español La capilla y el cuarto para familias con niños pequeños permanecerán cerrados. Canasta de colecta: las encontraremos a la entrada. No pasaremos la canasta dentro de la misa y por el momento las especies para la consagración serán colocados en la mesa cerca del altar en lugar de llevarlos en procesión. Tendrá la oportunidad de higienizar sus manos a la entrada/ salida del templo. No unirnos de manos durante el Padre Nuestro; no contacto en el saludo de la Paz. Los Ujieres dirigen a los comulgantes a formar una sola fila para la comunión, la cual se hará por sección, habrán tres estaciones para recibir la Comunión. Por el momento, La Comunión será distribuida solo en la mano, no sobre la lengua. Por favor mantenga la distancia entre personas en la fila para recibir la Comunión.
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Farewell Incarnation
It has been a bittersweet summer for me. Bitter because I am leaving without getting to know any of the wonderful families that I have seen in the pews. Bitter because I will no longer be living with the wonderful priests that your community has the privilege of being shepherded by. Bitter because I will no longer get to serve on the altar as a Deacon. Bitter because I will no longer be putting you to sleep with my preaching. For each of you, that is probably a plus to me leaving. Sweet because I was able serve your beautiful community as a newly ordained Deacon. In being a new Deacon, I had the opportunity to preach to you on multiple occasions, whether it be Sunday Mass or Tuesday and Thursday daily Mass. I was even given the opportunity to baptize real children. This may sound absurd to you, but its true. In seminary, when we learn to baptize, we use this famous baby doll, which has probably been baptized over millions of times by now. So yes, it has been a bittersweet summer for me. However, I look forward to one day serving this Diocese, and who knows, serving here at Incarnation in the near future. Anything is possible. As I leave here, I leave you with one thing to pray with. Because of all the division being created within our country, I ask you to pray about how you can help create an atmosphere of unity, equality, mercy, and love. It all starts at your homes and extends from there. Open yourself up to God, allowing the Spirit to guide you, Jesus to teach you, and the Father to pour out his infinite, selfless, unifying love. Deacon Israel Antonio Hernández
Este ha sido un verano agridulce para mí. Agrio, porque habiendo cumplido mi cometido en esta Parroquia Encarnación, me voy sin conocer algunas de las maravillosas familias que he visto en los bancos; amargo porque no tendré la oportunidad de continuar sirviendo como Diácono en el altar de su parroquia; Amargo porque ya no les provocaré deseos de dormir durante mis predicas. Es probable que muchos de ustedes sientan un alivio en mi partida. Dulce porque pude servir a su hermosa comunidad como un Diácono recién ordenado. Siendo un nuevo Diácono, he tenido la maravillosa oportunidad de predicarles en múltiples ocasiones, tanto en la misa dominical, como la misa en martes y jueves. También tuve la oportunidad de bautizar algunos niños de esta comunidad parroquial; lo cual es muy diferente de las prácticas con las que se nos entrena bautizando una famosa muñeca que funge como un bebé, supongo que la famosa muñeca ha sido “bautizada” millones de veces. De modo que sí, ha sido un verano agridulce para mí. Sin embargo, espero un día servir a esta Diócesis, y quien sabe, servir aquí en la Parroquia Encarnación, en un futuro próximo; todo es posible. Al salir de aquí, les dejo algo por lo cual orar. Dado toda la división que se está creando dentro de nuestro país, les pido que se mantengan en oración, pidiendo la capacidad e intensión de crear un ambiente de unidad, igualdad, misericordia y amor. Todo comienza en sus hogares y desde allí se extiende a su comunidad. Les pido que se abran a Dios, permitiendo que el Espíritu Santo les guíe, que Jesús y el Padre les enseñe a derramar su amor infinito, desinteresado y unificador. Gracias por todo, que Dios les Bendiga. Diac. Israel Antonio Hernández
Diocesan & Community Events Employment Opportunity Catholic Charities Pregnancy & Adoption Services Administrative Assistant III Catholic Charities Pregnancy & Adoption Services is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistance III. The Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing program administration, coordination, and support of daily program operations and Director Pregnancy & Adoption Services. This position manages fundraising collection, notification, accounting, and fee and donation deposits in addition to the administration of Choose Life Funds for Adoption Services. Previous experience in administrative, financial, and general secretarial support, computer skills, plus Social Medial and Website related activities. Must be willing to become a Notary Public. Bi-Lingual, Spanish/English a plus. Candidates must have good oral, written, and interpersonal skills, and be familiar with Microsoft suite of products. Must also have the ability to work with diverse racial, ethnic and economic groups. Must have a heart for helping women and families facing the difficulties of pregnancy. For more information, a complete job description, or to apply contact: Rose Llauget, 727-599-9122, rllauget@ccdosp.org To be considered for this position, applications must be received by August 1, 2020 www.FoundationsofLife.org www.CCAdoptFL.org 6
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July 26, 2020
The Parish Office is Open! WHILE WE ARE HAPPY TO OPEN, THE FOLLOWING PROTOCOLS ARE IN PLACE TO KEEP THE STAFF AND VISITORS SAFE. If you or a loved one is ill, please stay home. Visits to the Parish Office are by appointment only. All visitors will need to wear a mask. No exceptions. Only one visitor at a time. Due to safety reasons, there can be no waiting in the front office. If you need to see or speak with one of our priests or a staff member, please call the parish office during office hours to request an appointment. Mass Intentions can be reserved over the phone or by emailing Irene at secretary@icctampa.org. Payment can be dropped off in the bottom mailbox located outside the parish office (rt side of the front door).
La Oficina Parroquial esta abierta!
Al tiempo de que estamos contentos de poder abrir las puertas de nuestra parroquia, debemos observar el siguiente protocolo a fin de mantener el bienestar de nuestros feligreses y empleados:
Prayer for Protection against Storms & Hurricanes Our Father in Heaven through the intercession of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, spare us during this Hurricane season from all harm. Protect us and our homes from all disasters of nature. Our Lady of Prompt Succor, hasten to help us. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 26, 2020 All things work for good for those who love God. — Romans 8:28a
Si usted, o algún miembro de su familia estuviese enfermo, manténganse en su casa. Las visitas a la oficina de la parroquia se coordinarán mediante cita previa. Todos los visitantes necesitan llevar una mascara – sin excepción de persona. Para la seguridad y bienestar de todos, se aceptará solo un visitante a la vez en la oficina. Si necesita hablar con uno de los sacerdotes o con uno de los empleados, favor de llamar a la oficina durante horas laborables para establecer una cita. Pueden reservar intención para una misa a través del teléfono, así como mediante el uso de nuestro correo electrónico: secretary@icctampa.org. Puede colocar el pago de ese servicio en el buzón de correo, localizado en la pared, a la derecha de la puerta de la oficina. 7
SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Principal Marrie McLaughlin
July 26, 2020 mhm@icstampa.org 813-884-4502
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Ser un “pez bueno”
Una vez más, este fin de semana Jesús usa parábolas para tratar de enseñarle a sus discípulos algo muy importante –en este caso, acerca del Reino de los cielos. Les dice que el Reino de los cielos es como un tesoro escondido en un campo o como un comerciante en busca de perlas finas, o como un pescador que echa su red sin saber qué pescará –si peces buenos o malos. El punto principal que nuestro Señor trata de enseñar a sus discípulos, y a nosotros, es que el Reino de los cielos es algo muy valioso, algo por lo que nosotros debemos estar dispuestos a dar todo lo que tenemos para obtenerlo y algo que no debe ser tomado por seguro. Si les hiciera la pregunta, “¿quieres ir al cielo?”, mi esperanza es que muchas personas contestarán, “sí, quiero ir al cielo cuando muera”. Si les preguntara, “¿crees que lo lograrás?”, probablemente muchas personas responderían, “eso espero”. Sabemos que la vida en el cielo no es algo que podemos conseguir por nosotros mismos o que nos merecemos. Sin lugar a dudas, cada uno de nosotros es pecador y cada uno de nosotros dependemos del amor y de la misericordia de Dios para alcanzar el cielo. También sabemos que Dios nos creó para conocerlo, amarlo y servirle en este mundo y estar con él eternamente en el mundo venidero. Pero nunca debemos dar como por hecho la benevolencia y la misericordia de Dios. Hubo un tiempo en la historia en que las personas sólo se confesaban una vez en su vida… antes de morir. Se creía que esto les daba la mejor oportunidad de llegar al cielo con una conciencia limpia. Ahora sabemos que nuestro Señor nos dio el sacramento de la Reconciliación no sólo para celebrarlo al final de nuestra vida, sino para cada vez que tropezamos y caemos, y necesitamos el perdón de Dios. Vivimos en un proceso continuo de crecimiento en madurez espiritual y de hacer lo mejor para prepararnos para ese día cuando seremos juzgados por Dios por lo que hicimos y por lo que dejamos de hacer. En la parábola de hoy deseamos ser el “pez bueno”, que es separado de los peces malos y está entre los escogidos. Si hace tiempo que no te has ido a confesar o a Misa, visita una de nuestras parroquias. -Monseñor Gregory Parkes
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — Dame a mí, tu servidor, la capacidad de juzgar bien (1 Reyes 3:5, 7-12). Salmo — Amo, Señor, tus mandamientos (Salmo 119 [118]). Segunda lectura — Estamos predestinados a ser conformados a la imagen del Hijo de Dios (Romanos 8:28-30). Evangelio — Cuando encontramos la perla de gran valor, tenemos que ofrecer por ella todo lo que poseemos (Mateo 13:44-52 [44-46]).
Mis oraciones llevan la intención de que estas líneas les encuentren bien y que mantengan su buena salud. A lo mejor de mi conocimiento, todo está bien aquí en nuestra parroquia. Percibo que todos están en buen ánimo y bien de salud. Esta es la última semana que nos acompañara el Diácono Izzy. Aunque parece que hemos estado en un trampolín, que hemos estado en cuarentena y limitados en nuestras actividades, ha sido una bendición tener al Diac. Izzy con nosotros. Sin duda alguna, será un tremendo sacerdote, y en nuestra parroquia podemos “darnos el lujo” de haber sido parte de su caminar hacia el sacerdocio. Diácono Izzy, esté seguro de que usted estará siempre en nuestras oraciones. El Señor hará cosas maravillosas a través de usted, y que siempre será bienvenido a nuestra Parroquia Encarnación. En nuestro Evangelio de hoy, Jesús nos habla del Reino de Dios y a qué está unido; y aunque podemos entender a qué está unido, me gustaría tomar una tangente – lo cual no acostumbro a hacer, NO ES CIERTO?.!!!!! En una de las parroquias donde he servido, hablaba con una joven que tenia preguntas sobre el Cielo. Ella vio una presentación en caricatura y dibujos animados, con el título de “cielo”. Su percepción fue que la presentación mostraba personas con alas de ángel sentados en nuves – se notaba que estaban aburridos. Creo que algunas personas piensan: “Y si esto fuese todo lo que llaman cielo…?” Por favor esté seguro que la imagen que se presenta no es ni representa nuestro Premio Eterno. Jesús nos dice en otra parte de las Escrituras que ojos no han visto , y oídos no han escuchado, el hombre no se da una idea, de lo que Dios tiene para aquellos que Le aman”. Y habiendo dicho esto, hagamos un pequeño ejercicio; Imagínese lo que usted cree que es el Cielo, no le recorte nada; imagíneselo como usted quiera. Sepa que el Cielo será mucho más por encima de su imaginación porque Jesús nos dice específicamente : el hombre no ha caído en la cuenta de lo que Dios tiene reservado para nosotros; no tenemos ni los recursos ni la capacidad mental para comprender lo que Dios ha preparado para nosotros. Y habiendo dicho eso, ¿por qué cualquier persona pondría su mirada en otro lugar que no sea Dios, que camina con nosotros, nos ama a través de nuestra vida y nos rodea con las cosas maravillosas del mundo venidero? Les deseo una semana maravillosa! Con cariño, -Padre Mike
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes: Jer 13:1-11; Dt 32:18-21; Mt 13:31-35 Martes: Jer 14:17-22; Sal 79 (78):8, 9, 11, 13; Mt 13:36-43 Miércoles:Jer 15:10, 16-21; Sal 34 (33):2-11; Jn 11:19-27 o Lc 10:38-42 Jueves: Jer 18:1-6; Sal 146 (145):1b-6ab; Mt 13:47-53 Viernes: Jer 26:1-9; Sal 69 (68):5, 8-10, 14; Mt 13:54-58 Sábado: Jer 26:11-16, 24; Sal 69 (68):15-16, 30-31, 33-34; Mt 14:1-12 Domingo: Is 55:1-3; Sal 145 (144):8-9, 15-18; Rom 8:35, 37-39; Mt 14:1321