Church of the Incarnation
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Parish Office: 5124 Gateway Dr. , Tampa, FL 33615 Phone: 813-885-7861 Fax: 813-884-3624
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Mon - Fri: 9:00am - 4:00pm www.icctampa.org
PARISH OFFICE Hours: 9am - 4pm 5124 Gateway Dr. , Tampa, FL 33615 Ph. 813.885.7861 Fax: 813.884.3624 www.icctampa.org
SCHOOL OFFICE 5111 Webb Rd., Tampa, FL 33615 Ph. 813.884.4502 Fax: 813.885.3734 www.icstampa.org CLERGY Rev. Michael Suszynski, Pastor Rev. Jairo Atehortua Parochial Vicar Rev. Philip Clement, Parochial Vicar Deacon Pablo Maldonado Deacon Ramon Rodriguez
STAFF Parish Business Administrator - Paul Hunter phunter@icctampa.org Facility Manager - Dave Arnold darnold@icctampa.org / 919-4284 Parish Secretary - Irene Martinez imartinez@icctampa.org Receptionist/ Bulletin Editor - Silvia Rivera srivera@icctampa.org Director of Music - Alex Groppe agroppe@icctampa.org
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION “Last rites” is a persistent but pesky phrase in the Catholic lexicon, and not a particularly useful phrase since it props open the door to misunderstanding. Many Catholics presume it refers to the anointing of the sick, yet there is nothing “last” about it. Clearly, the Church desires anointing to be celebrated fairly early on in the crisis of illness, and not as a last measure. The Rites for the Dying stand apart in the Church’s plan, and include two principal rites. The first is viaticum, Latin for “food for the journey,” the reception of Holy Communion by a dying person. Even very active and aware Catholics often do not realize that this “last rite” does not require a priest’s presence, but can be conducted by a deacon or minister of Holy Communion. The second “last rite” in the pastoral plan is a prayer called “Commendation of the Dying.” Similarly, this does not require the presence of a priest, but can be led by any minister or family member. Too often, we have focused on what only a priest can do, namely anoint, and have forgotten the fullness of liturgical care that the Church desires for its dying faithful. The “last rites” are completely available to us even when a priest is not. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Asst. Director of Music (Spanish) - David Funes dfunes@icctampa.org Director of Faith Formation - Carmen Cayon ccayon@icctampa.org Sacrament Prep. & Youth Ministry - Philomena Johnson pjohnson@icctampa.org
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Gn 1:1-19; Ps 104:1-2a, 5-6, 10, 12, 24, 35c; Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday: Gn 1:20 — 2:4a; Ps 8:4-9; Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday: Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17; Ps 104:1-2a, 27-28, 29bc-30; Mk 7:14-23
MASS SCHEDULE
Thursday: Gn 2:18-25; Ps 128:1-5; Mk 7:24-30
Monday through Friday: 7:00am & 8:30am
Friday: Gn 3:1-8; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 7:31-37
Saturday: 8:30am & 4:30pm (Vigil) Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am (signed), & 12pm
Saturday: Gn 3:9-24; Ps 90:2-6, 12-13; Mk 8:1-10 Sunday: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46; Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11; 1 Cor 10:31 — 11:1; Mk 1:40-45
MISAS EN ESPAÑOL: Domingos a la 1:30pm Viernes a las 6:30pm LATIN MASS: Sundays at 4:30pm CONFESSIONS: Saturdays - 2:30pm to 3:30pm in Church Or by appointment DEVOTIONS Morning Prayer Group: Liturgy of the Hours Mon., Tue., Thurs., Fri. & Sat.: 8:10am - 8:25am EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Every 1st Friday following the 8:30 am Mass until 6:15pm ROSARY: Thursdays at 11:30am in the chapel ROSARIO EN ESPAÑOL - Jueves de 5:30pm6:30pm en la capilla
HEALING MINISTRY During Jesus’ ministry “he cured many who were sick with various diseases, and he drove out many demons.” This is the case in today’s Gospel. Jesus fulfills the vision of Psalm 147: “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Jesus knew, however, that he couldn’t possibly heal all the illness in the world. No matter how many people he cured or how many hours he ministered, there always would be more suffering people like Job who craved his healing touch. His primary mission was not to rid the world of all suffering. His “purpose” was to preach the coming of the reign of God that heals, yes, but ultimately transcends and transforms earthly suffering. With Paul, Jesus could have said, “Woe to me if I do not preach” that good news. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 8, 2015
† MASS INTENTIONS † SUNDAY - FEBRUARY 8 - FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 A.M. +Juan Luis and +Ismael Torres by Family 9:00 A.M. +Louise Schmidt by George and Thelma 10:30 A.M. +Patrick Martin by Dan, Janice and Elizabeth Flynn 12:00 P.M. +Petronila Paredes by Family 1:30 P.M. +Emilio Urena by Ana Urena 4:30 P.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION MONDAY - FEBRUARY 9 7:00 A.M. +Deceased Members of Amador Family by Orlando 8:30 A.M. +Hilda Mireya Fernandez by Duran Family TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 10 - ST. SCHOLASTICA, VIRGIN 7:00 A.M. +Roulien Abreu by Arleen Abreu 8:30 A.M. +Walter Nikodenski by Lisa and Thomas Colantuono WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 11 - OUR LADY OF LOURDES 7:00 A.M. +Frank Mulligan by Newell Family 8:30 A.M. +Anthony Martins by Family THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 12 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. +Pablo Nunez by Family FRIDAY - FEBRUARY 13 7:00 A.M. +Adela Medina by Great Grandchildren 8:30 A.M. (SI) Jadon Gage Rivera by Grandma 6:30 P.M. (SI) Jose Rene Rivera, Sr. by Family SATURDAY - FEBRUARY 14 - STS. CYRIL, MONK, AND METHODIUS, BISHOP 8:30 A.M. +Frank Fernandez by Celia 4:30 P.M. +Alberto and Victoria King by Eada King SUNDAY - FEBRUARY 15 - SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 A.M. PEOPLE OF INCARNATION 9:00 A.M. (SI) Ill Members of ICCW by ICCW 10:30 A.M. +Mary Perkinson by Choir 12:00 P.M. (SI) Mario and Silvia Lopez 40th Wedding Anniversary 1:30 P.M. +Luis Fernando Llano by Brothers 4:30 P.M.
SACRIFICIAL GIFTS OF TREASURE OFFERTORY (First Collection) is used solely for the operation and maintenance of the parish. Weekly Target ................................................. $21,000.00 2/01/2015 Offertory Donations ....................... $19,228.47 Shortfall……………………………………….$ 1,771.53 Helping Hand................................................... $ 108.00 Dominican Parish….………………………….$ 1,182.00 RENOVATION & BUILDING FUND (Second Collection) is used to pay the monthly principal and interest obligation on our Church Renovation Loan and to fund repairs and updates to our Church building.
If you would like to add or remove a name, e-mail Silvia Rivera at: srivera@icctampa.org or call the parish office 813-885-7861. Jeannette Abrenica Alexis Aldana Thomas Baffil Lucas Baker Maria Barrios Barry Beard Will Beran Monique Biumi Gaberial Brady Judith Brown Ted Brown Kay Burgess Frank Burke Martin Butler Carmen Casar Linda Casares Nora Corteses Cameron Cowans Nellie Cruz Jake Dairaghi Robert Davis Leslie D’ Elia Kelly Decker Vito Demalteris Germaine Dutton Nila Espinola Antoinette Falcone Richard Fanelli Joy Galante Jimmy Garad Rosemary Germano Sal Giordano Ana S. Girwar-Nath Manuel Gonzalez, Jr. Manuel Gonzalez, Sr. Michael Griffin Robert Hasty Isabelle Henderson Letty Hernandez Bob Higgins Janet Hogsten
Penni Hollis Sarah Hurtado Susan Jamieson John A. Keene Dorothy Kingerly James Kuhla Mimi Kuhla Raul Lagares Helen Lawrence Susan Lestock Michelle Levi Tom Lom Janet Losinski Michael Lowe Marie Luft Reinaldo Macias Anna Marshall Matt T. McLane Melissa Mclane Mary J. McNally Kathy McNamee Marie Mendez Joe Messina Audrey Messina Evelyn Molina Johnny Montano Rene Music Ladys Nuesi Alicia Oacio Sarah Paccione Lisa Paige Sandy Palermo JR Pearce Germaine Pempsell Patrick Pempsell Edgar Quiroz Bernard Rafferty, Sr. Kelly Reilly Donna Ridgeway Vilma Rivas Irvin Rivera, Jr.
Rose Rivera Chuck Robins Judy Rosser Geraldine S. Violeta Salas Juan C. Sanchez Thomas Santiago T. Sasikumar Annette Scalise Donald Schirmer Thelma Schmidt Dawn Seifert John Semago Kim Schult Phil Sheridan Kody Sir Sheri Simpson Charles Stachowiak Kathleen Stachowiak Phyllis Stadtmueller Dorothy Stanlake Ann Sullivan Evan Untiveros Patrick Vaccariello Ivy Valdes Ines Velazquez William Vitto Jerry Wegman Sandy Werner Elvia White Gabriella Winters Amy Workman Lupita Nuria Elena
PV2 Chad Michael Burgess PV2 Angelique Burgess SGT Damian Patrick Bumm Ltc. Col Sean D. Smith, Kuwait
02/01/2015 Renovation Donations…………...$ 3,498.00
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! If you have any questions about our finances or parish renovation activities, please contact Business Manager, Paul Hunter at 813-8857861 or by e-mail: phunter@icctampa.org.
Thank You, Buds Blooms & Beyond for your donation of flower arrangements for our church and chapel. 11234 W. Hillsborough Ave. Tampa, FL 33635 (813)818-9600 (800)531-2837 www.budsbloomsandbeyond.com
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Church of the Incarnation Director of Faith Formation & R.C.I.A.
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FAITH FORMATION NEWS
Carmen Cayon ccayon@icctampa.org Grades Pk-12 Sacrament Preparation & Youth Ministry Philomena Johnson pjohnson@icctampa.org Young Adult Ministry Fr. Philip Clement fclement@icctampa.org
"Proeliatores Dei" is our parish's young adult group. Young adult parishioners ages 18-28 are welcome to join us every Thursday night from 7:30 - 9:00 in the Lion's Lair for faith, fun, and fraternity. For more information, please go to our website: www.thewarriorsofgod.org or call Fr. Philip at the church office (813-885-7861). We hope to see you there!
FAITH FORMATION NEWS!!
Faith Formation children will be celebrating Mardi Gras Sunday, March 15th on the pavilion at 10:30AM. ALL ARE WELCOME to join us as we celebrate Fat Tuesday and prepare ourselves for Lent. Faith Formation Office needs beads if you have any that you would like to donate before the 15th please contact Philomena in the Faith Formation Office. THANK YOU!!
The children in Faith Formation will be taking home Rice Bowls this year during Lent. Parents please have your child earn the money collected by doing small chores around the house, or helping a neighbor. All the money collected will be used to help our mission parish in the Dominican Republic. Rice Bowls will be sent home on February 8th and need to be returned on Sunday, March 22nd. 4|
SAVE THE DATE! LENTEN DINNERS in St. Michael’s Hall Friday, February 27 - March 20, 2015 Eat-in or Take-out 4:30pm to 7:00pm More information in next weeks bulletin.
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 8, 2015
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TREE OF LIFE MEMORIALS ALTAR SERVERS - David Smith - iccaltarservers@gmail.com EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS - If you would like to join this ministry contact Frank Salamone Phone: 813-205-8259 Email: fsalamone2003@yahoo.com READERS - Will Beran - 882-0178 ENVIRONMENT/ART - Connie Hennessey - 884-8326 USHERS - Tom Osborn - 885-3829 VISITORS OF THE SICK - Fr. Jairo Atehortua - 885-7861 BIBLE STUDY - Carmen Cayon - 885-7861 CARNIVAL - Dave Arnold - 919-4284 COLUMBIETTES - Maureen Finch - 885-1065 or maureen4@tampabay.rr.com. Meet every 2nd Thursday at 7:00pm, St. Patrick's Room FINANCE COUNCIL - Tim Madden - 831-9770 HELPING HAND - Paul Hunter - 885-7861 ICCW - INCARNATION COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN Alma Shamblin - 886-9365 Gen. Mtg. 1st Thursdays - Rosary at 7pm - Mtg. starts at 7:30pm JOB SEARCH SUPPORT - Hilda Lyons - icjobsupport@hotmail.com Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. at the Town ’N Country Public Library
In memory of a loved one who has passed away you may want to consider the Tree of Life Memorial at the church’s entrance. You may also want to remember a special Anniversary or a family member with a Leaf on the Tree. For information call Connie Hennessey at 884-8326. ANOINTING OF THE SICK gives spiritual strength in the face of suffering. A Parish priest is on call 24 hrs. in cases of emergency and is available for appointments. Call the Parish Office at 8857861. MATRIMONY (Marriage) - Couples need to contact the Parish Office at 885-7861 before setting a date. The preparation process takes a minimum of 6 months. HOLY ORDERS is for single men answering the call to priesthood. Any man or woman interested in the religious life should contact one of our parish priests or the Diocesan Vocations Director at 727-345-3338. HOMEBOUND MINISTRY - Eucharistic Ministers are available to bring Holy Communion to the sick at home. Please call the Parish Office at 885-7861 to make arrangements.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - For membership information - Dave LIFE MINISTRY - Teresa Trubilla - 841-6563 - Trubilla@mac.com MUSIC MINISTRY - Alex Groppe - agroppe@icctampa.org Tuesday Rehearsals, 7 - 9pm in the Church Music Room PRAYER SHAWL GROUP - Leonor “Lily” Duran - 813-806-1567 or lilypadiii@yahoo.com. 2nd Tuesday, 7:00pm in Faith Formation Office RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE - Connie Hennessey - 884-8326 SPECIAL EDUCATION - Mary Thomson - 884-8040 STEWARDSHIP - Tim Madden - 831-9770 THAT MAN IS YOU - Michael Rivera - 598-0972 12 STEP MEETINGS - Mary at 813-884-7171 Men's Closed Meetings - Tuesday, 7 pm St. Patrick's Room Closed Meetings - Wednesday, 7 pm St. Patrick's Room
SAVE THE DATE! SATURDAY, February 21st, 2015 9:00am - 9:00pm
CABALLEROS DE COLÓN - Información - Félix Cayon 813-8844052 o Ralph Galera 813-792-8950. COMITÉ PASTORAL HISPANO - Padre Jairo - 885-7861 fatehortua@icctampa.org. Se reúne el tercer jueves de cada mes CORO HISPANO - David Funes - dfunes@icctampa.org miércoles a las 7:00pm y los domingos a las 12:00 pm EMAUS DAMAS - Liliana Astete 646-339-4286 y Doris Quirindongo (813) 843-6654. Miércoles de por medio 7pm. EMAUS HOMBRES - Stevenson Quirindongo
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ESCUELA DE EVANGELIZACIÓN JUAN PABLO II María Teresa Aguilar 813-315-0925. Viernes 7pm, salón de clase #3. GRUPO DE JOVENES - Carmen Cayón - 885-7861. GRUPO DE JOVENES ADULTOS - Ana Acevedo al 359-7722. Viernes, 7:30pm, salón de conferencia. GRUPO DE MATRIMONIOS - Lecy y Dante Sánchez - 850-4526. Viernes, 7:30pm, salón St. Francis 1. GRUPO DE ORACIÓN - Reina Borjas al 813-249-0986. Martes 7:30pm, salón St. Michael. LECTORES LEGIÓN DE MARÍA - Priscilla Hatch - 813-600-0208 o Sila Richards 813-885-2322 MINISTROS DE EUCARISTÍA - Tito Bello - 516-2619
ICS Scrapbook Day FOOD INCLUDED Cost: $40.00 For more information contact: Ivette, Lori or Maria ICS.SCRAPBOOK@gmail.com
MONAGUILLOS - Doris Quirindongo - 843-6654 RETIROS VIÑA DE RAQUEL - Grace Leiva - 813-479-5465 UJIERES - José Guaba - 504-5538
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 8, 2015
DON’T FORGET! TODAY is Hospitality Sunday!! Please join us in St. Michael’s Hall after 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:00 noon and 1:30pm Mass Our Volunteer Hosting Group is the Sacrament Prep Families
Stop in, say hello and socialize with your fellow Parishioners. ST.PATRICK’S DINNER DANCE CALLING ALL IRISH AND IRISH WANNABES TO OUR ANNUAL ST. PATRICK DINNER DANCE, SATURDAY, MARCH 7TH, 6:00 PM TO 10:00 PM, IN ST. MICHAEL’S HALL. COME AND ENJOY TRADITIONAL IRISH FARE AND SINGING. IRISH DANCERS FROM THE SCARIFFHARDIMAN SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE WILL PERFORM. MUSIC PROVIDED BY OUR OWN JOHN PFINGSTEN. ALL THIS AND MUCH MORE FOR JUST $15. CONTACT JOSE PENA 475-5119 OR BUY YOUR TICKETS AFTER MASS IN THE GAZEBO FEBRUARY 15TH, , 21ST & MARCH 1ST. ALL ARE WELCOME BE SURE TO WEAR SOMETHING GREEN. NO TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR
Knights of Columbus Council Basketball Free Throw Contest (Age 10-14) Knights of Columbus (KC) Incarnation Council held the annual Free Throw Contest on January 14th at Incarnation School with a total of 82 participants (age 10-14). Many thanks to the volunteer Knights and Coach Garafolo, who made this successful event for our youth happen! Front Row: Kayla Kramer (10), Maddie Maroney (11), Keyarra Henderson (12), Valerie Lamarre (13), and Gladys Alvarado (14). Back Row: Knight Roger Caruso, Kemuel Henderson (10), Avery Altamirano (11), Michael Contreras (12), Jarred Arnold (13), Steven Sargeant (14).
Knights of Columbus Council Essay Contest 5th and 6th Grade Students from Incarnation School participated in the annual KC Essay Contest. 5th graders' topic was "What is the Responsibility of a Catholic Citizen in a Free Society?" and 6th grades wrote on "How Can You Serve God in Your Vocation as a Member of the Laity?" Thank you to the Ms. Lazaris and Mrs. Goldsen, plus the judges from the Galera family, for your time and effort in this event for our future responsible Catholic citizens! From left to right: Knight Roger Caruso, Kara Artz (1st Place 5th Grade), Julianna Marquinez (2nd Place 5th Grade), Avery Altamirano (1st Place 6th Grade), Kaela Sanchez (2nd Place 6th Grade).
Knights of Columbus Council Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest The Knights have long promoted "Keeping Christ in Christmas" to acknowledge the birth of Jesus Christ as the focal point for Christmas. Our Council supports this theme via car magnet, yard sign and Christmas card sales. Supreme offered a new program this fraternal year for youth to create an 11x17 inch poster which embodies this theme. Winning posters emphasized the "best gift" at Christmas was Jesus. From left to right: Knight Roger Caruso, Kayla Kramer (Age Group 8-10), and Lizzie Newsome (Age Group 11-14). |7
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Incarnation Church Valentine Gala 2015 is seeking sponsors and donations for the much needed replacement of St. Michael’s Social Hall/School Lunchroom air conditioner. Parishioners who have a business that might benefit from the advertising should consider one of the several levels of sponsorship: Cupid Year Event Sponsor (Underwriter); Sweetheart Sponsor (Decor); Beloved Sponsor (Entertainment) www.icctampa.org/gala For information on individual donations or sponsorships please contact Connie Hennessey at 813-884-8326.
Thank You to Our Event Underwriter!!
Thank You to Our Sponsors! Tampa Bay Lightning tickets - OUTFRONT Media, formerly CBS Outdoor PKP Wine International – Robin Dedek Sheraton Suites Hotel – Tampa Airport Les Holland - Parishioner Graphic Design - Rick Colina, Parishioner Alma Shamblin- Parishioner Kathy Hyer – Parishioner Incarnation Council of Catholic Women Foursome of Golf Westchase Golf Club Foursome of Golf Countryway Golf Club Foursome of Golf Dunedin Country Club, George LaPenna, Parishioner Disney World Alex & Ani Dali Museum Glazer Children's Museum MOSI Museum w IMAX Massage Envy, MOR-TV Tampa Bay MLI Integrated Graphics Solutions Iavarone’s Steakhouse - West Humphrey G Peppers Grill Wyland Worldwide, LLC KIA Sergio’s Jewelry – Sergio Pages, owner Elite Casino – Regina Uhl, Parishioner Hair Masters - Elena Acosta, Parishioner Vigo – Alessi Buds, Blooms & Beyond – Mary Conte, Parishioner Arleen & Benjamin Abreu, Parishioners Brass Tap Brewery Anthony’s Pizza Goodyear - Tampa Bay Tire Plaza Beef O’Brady's Lowry Park Zoo Tickets - Clear Channel Outdoor Tampa Bay Rays Baseball
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Business Ads Full Page Color Ads Reverend Michael Suszynski, Pastor, personal Tampa Community Hospital Whiskey Willy’s, Inc. Full Page Ads G Peppers Grill & Tavern Vigo Importing Company Victoria Brady, Parishioner for: Anthony of Padua, Gifts for Children Cutting’s Lawn Service – Larry Cutting Friends of Strays, Animal Shelter Project PUP – Pet’s Uplifting People Half Page Ads Center for Oral Dental Implant - Dr. Valiente Pursuit Electronics All Other Ads 7th Stage Beauty Salon- Ydania Guaba, Parishioner Alterations Plus, Trudy Strom, Parishioner Blessing Bears, LLC – Adele Ference, Parishioner Butch’s Inc. Auto Repair Cacciatore Bros., Hanley Road Devito Builders, Inc. Elite Casino – Regina Uhl, Parishioner Goodyear, Tampa Bay Tire Plaza- Jimmie Midulla Green Thumb Nursery – Patrick Rey, Parishioner Hair We R Now Jim Cacacie Cabinets - Jim Cacacie, Parishioner KML Management Mastro Subaru, Pete & Stephen Subaru, Owner Piano, Organ and Keyboard Lessons –Silvia Chai, Parishioner Rocky’s Limo Service Sergio’s Jewelry – Gunn Hwy Westshore Pizza, Silvermill Shopping Plaza
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Domingo 8 de Febrero de 2015. Quinto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Reflexionando la Palabra de Dios Está bien decir que Dios “permite”, porque Dios nunca puede causar el mal, ya que Él es infinitamente perfecto e infinitamente bueno. Dios es la Bondad y la Perfección mismas. Ahora bien, en la voluntad de Dios podemos apreciar dos formas: una activa, mediante la cual Dios causa todo el bien que vemos, y una pasiva mediante la cual permite que suceda el mal y lo permite sólo para sacar un mayor bien. Dios permite el mal porque creó a los seres humanos libres y porque quiere que lleguemos a Él en libertad. Ser libre significa que podemos escoger autónomamente el bien y también escoger libremente el mal. Con la libertad existe entonces la posibilidad del mal. El problema está en que los hombres y mujeres de todos los tiempos, desde Adán y Eva hasta hoy, hemos usado mal ese regalo tan valioso que Dios nos dio: la libertad. Al dejarnos llevar por el orgullo, el egoísmo, la mentira y por tantas otras seducciones del maligno, crecen, entonces, la maldad, la injusticia, el desamor, la violencia y todos los demás males que vemos en nuestro entorno y en el mundo entero, también crecen y se desarrollan. Pero Dios no quiere esto. La voluntad activa de Dios es que todos los seres humanos nos salvemos y lleguemos al conocimiento de la Verdad. El mal se sucede porque nosotros, los seres humanos, escogemos el mal. Dios simplemente permite que tomemos esa terrible opción por el mal. Y cada opción por el mal que tomamos cada uno de nosotros va causando otros males en el mundo. Sabemos que Dios puede sacar, y de hecho lo hace, un bien de cualquier mal. El problema es que a veces nos cegamos y vemos sólo el mal y los males causados por este. Por estar tan alejados de Dios dejamos de apreciar su actuación sacando bien del mal. El mejor ejemplo de este tipo de actuación divina es nuestra redención. Esta ha sido el mayor bien sacado del peor mal: la muerte injusta de Jesucristo, el Hijo de Dios, fue causa de nuestra salvación eterna. El Juicio Final dará a conocer la Sabiduría y la Justicia de Dios. Ese día conocerá toda la humanidad cómo Dios dispuso la historia de la salvación y la historia de cada uno de nosotros para nuestro mayor bien, que es la felicidad definitiva, perfecta y eterna en la presencia de Dios en el cielo. Se conocerá cómo los diferentes males y 9|
Quinto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 813-885-7861 8 de febrero de 2015 El Señor puede contar el número de estrellas y llama a cada una por su nombre. — Salmo 147 (146):4 sufrimientos de las personas y de la humanidad los ha tornado Dios para su gloria y para nuestro bien eterno. Mucho de lo que ahora en este mundo se considera tonto, negativo, incomprensible, se verá a la luz de la Sabiduría Divina. Es así como la presencia del mal en el mundo es un misterio que sólo quedará explicado en la otra vida, en el Juicio Final. Mientras caminamos por este mundo, demos razón de nuestra fe en el momento de luchar contra el mal. P. Jairo Para Reflexionar Oración para los tiempos difíciles Espíritu Santo, Dios de amor. Mírame en esta circunstancia difícil en que se encuentra mi vida y ten compasión de mí. Confiadamente acudo a ti, pues se que eres Dios de bondad y manantial de amor. Acepto tus insondables designios, aunque no los comprenda. Me abrazo a ellos con aquel fervor y generosidad con que Cristo aceptó el misterio del dolor en su vida. Humildemente te pido, me des la gracia de superar esta situación difícil en este momento de mi existencia y que esta prueba lejos de separarme de ti me haga experimentar con mayor plenitud la omnipotencia de tu amor, que santifica y salva. Hágase en mí tu voluntad. Amén ****************************************
LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Job declara que la vida en la tierra es monótona, miserable y triste (Job 7:1-4, 6-7). Salmo — Alaben al Señor, que sana los corazones quebrantados (Salmo 147 [146]). Segunda lectura — Pablo dice que no tienen otra alternativa sino la de predicar el Evangelio (1 Corintios 9:16-19, 22-23). Evangelio — Después de sanar a muchos enfermos y de expulsar a los demonios, Jesús predica la Buena Nueva (Marcos 1:29-39).
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LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Gn 1:1-19; Sal 104 (103):1-2a, 5-6, 10, 12, 24, 35c; Mc 6:53-56 Martes: Gn 1:20 — 2:4a; Sal 8:4-9; Mc 7:1-13 Miércoles: Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17; Sal 104 (103):1-2a, 27-28, 29bc-30; Mc 7:14-23 Jueves: Gn 2:18-25; Sal 128 (127):1-5; Mc 7:24-30 Viernes: Gn 3:1-8; Sal 32 (31):1-2, 5-7; Mc 7:31-37 Sábado: Gn 3:9-24; Sal 90 (89):2-6, 12-13; Mc 8:1-10 Domingo: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46; Sal 32 (31):1-2, 5, 11; 1 Cor 10:31 — 11:1; Mc 1:40-45
MINISTERIO DE SANACIÓN Durante su ministerio, Jesús “curó a muchos enfermos de diversos males y expulsó a muchos demonios”. Así es el caso en el Evangelio de hoy. Jesús cumple la visión del Salmo 147: “Él sana los corazones destrozados y venda sus heridas.” Jesús sabía, sin embargo, que nunca podría sanar todas las enfermedades del mundo. Por mucha gente que curara o muchas horas que dedicara al ministerio, siempre habría más personas afligidas como Job, ansiosos de su toque sanador. Su misión principal no era la de erradicar todo sufrimiento del mundo. Su “obligación” era predicar la venida del Reino de Dios que sana, sí, pero en último caso, trasciende y transforma todo sufrimiento humano. Con Pablo, Jesús pudiera decir, “Ay de mí si no anuncio” esa Buena Nueva. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Los textos sagrados que componen lo que llamamos Biblia fueron coleccionados, organizados y ordenados durante los primeros cuatrocientos años del cristianismo. Fue durante el Concilio de Cartago (Siglo IV), que finalmente se canonizó (estableció el orden) la Biblia católica. Los textos sagrados de la Biblia se han proclamado a lo largo de los siglos en la celebración eucarística para nutrir la fe de los creyentes. En 1969, la Iglesia católica estableció un nuevo Leccionario conteniendo los textos bíblicos que se proclaman en la liturgia. El Leccionario contiene un gran número de textos de la Escritura, organizados de una manera muy especial a fin de que estos textos sean proclamados en las misas dominicales y en las feriales (entre semana). El Leccionario está organizado de tal manera que si una persona asiste a misa diariamente durante un período de tres años, escuchará casi todos los textos de la Biblia. La proclamación de los Evangelios se realiza mediante ciclos dominicales. Durante el Ciclo A, proclamamos el Evangelio de Mateo; el de Marcos durante el ciclo B y el de Lucas durante el ciclo C. El Evangelio de san Juan se proclama durante la Cuaresma y la Pascua. Así mismo, el capítulo 6 de este Evangelio se incorpora al Ciclo B, que es el de Marcos. El resto del Nuevo Testamento se proclama como segunda lectura, excepto durante la Pascua, mientras que la primera lectura se proclama siempre del Antiguo Testamento, excepto durante la Pascua. No olvidemos el Salmo, que es una respuesta a la Escritura. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.