“Te harán la guerra, pero no podrán contigo, porque yo estoy a tu lado para salvarte.” (Jeremias 1:19). El tema principal de este cuarto domingo del Tiempo Ordinario se centra en los problemas del rechazo por ser seguidores de Cristo y nos anima a enfrentar esos desafíos con valentía espiritual, paz divina, esperanza persistente, caridad perdurable y fe firme en Dios para cumplir la voluntad de Dios en nuestras vidas como lo hizo Jesucristo. El rechazo puede ocurrir en una variedad de circunstancias en nuestras vidas. Por lo general, el rechazo describe una instancia en la que una persona o entidad empuja algo o alguien hacia afuera. Una persona puede rechazar o negarse a aceptar un regalo, por ejemplo. A medida que rechazamos a alguien o algo que nos disgusta o desaprobamos, también podemos experimentar el ser rechazados, no aceptados por los demás y, como resultado, podemos experimentar sentimientos de vergüenza, tristeza, dolor, soledad, abandono, desprecio, depresión... La mayoría de la gente desea el contacto social, el aprecio y la aceptación. Por lo tanto, el rechazo puede ser una experiencia dolorosa para la mayoría de nosotros. No mucha gente sabe cómo manejarlo adecuadamente, especialmente cuando el rechazo toca y lastima nuestro ego. Cuando ya no protejamos nuestro ego y nos deshagamos de nuestras expectativas defectuosas, cuando ya no desconfiemos, guardemos y avergoncemos de nosotros ....  [Haga clic en el título para continuar]

“They will fight against you but not prevail over you, for I am with you to deliver you, says the LORD.” (Jeremiah 1:19). The major theme for this 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time focuses on the issues of rejection for being followers of Christ and encourages us to face those challenges with spiritual courage, divine peace, persistent hope, enduring charity and strong faith in God to fulfill God’s will in our lives as Jesus Christ did. Rejection can occur in a variety of circumstances in our lives. Typically, rejection describes an instance of a person or entity pushing something or someone away or out. A person may reject, or refuse to accept, a gift, for example. As we reject someone or something we dislike or disapprove, we may also experience being rejected, not accepted by others as well, and as a result may experience the feelings of shame, sadness, grief, loneliness, abandonment, unappreciated, depression... Most people desire social contact, appreciation and acceptance. Therefore, rejection can be a painful experience for most of us. Not many people know how to handle it appropriately, especially when rejection touches and bruises our ego. When we no longer protect our ego and get rid of our faulty expectations, when we are no longer suspicious, guarded and ashamed .... [Click headline to continue]

“Entonces comenzó a hablar, diciendo: “Hoy mismo se ha cumplido este pasaje de la Escritura que acaban de oír.” (Lucas 1:21). El tema principal de este tercer domingo del Tiempo Ordinario se centra en nuestro deber cristiano de cumplir las palabras y la voluntad de Dios en nuestros oídos y en nuestras vidas, tal como lo proclama Jesucristo en la lectura del Evangelio de hoy. Dios nos habla constantemente de muchas y diferentes maneras. El universo entero, el cielo, el océano, la montaña, el desierto, la pradera, la selva… todo proclama la magnifica gloria y el poder de Dios en Su creación. Las cuatro estaciones (Primavera, Verano, Otoño, Invierno) anuncian la presencia de Dios y la divina providencia. La Biblia, la Iglesia, la vida de los santos… afirman, testifican y comunican la santidad, la compasión, la misericordia y la justicia de Dios. Nuestros padres, almas gemelas, buenos amigos, sabios mentores, niños inocentes… nos transmiten el amor y el apoyo íntimo y confiado de Dios. Incluso nuestra conciencia cuando está limpia nos aconseja caminar hacia Dios, estar con Dios, hacer lo mejor, comportarnos civilizada, cordial y respetuosamente por el bien de todos, por el mismo bien, y por el bien de Cristo. Por lo tanto, el mensaje de Dios está en todas partes como la luz, el aire, las ondas de radio, la energía magnética que impregna todo el mundo. La voz de Dios nos habla....  [Haga clic en el título para continuar]

“He said to them, “Today this scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing.” (Luke 1:21). The major theme for this 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time focuses on our Christian duty to fulfill God’s words and will in our hearing and in our lives as Jesus Christ proclaims it in today’s Gospel reading. God is constantly speaking to us in so many and different ways. The whole universe, the sky, the ocean, the mountain, the desert, the prairie, the jungle… all proclaim the magnificent glory and the power of God in His creation. The four seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter) announce God’s presence and divine providence. The Bible, the Church, the life of saints… affirm, testify and communicate God’s sanctity, holiness, compassion, mercy and justice. Our parents, soul mates, good friends, wise mentors, innocent children… convey to us God’s intimate and trusting love and support. Even our conscience when it is clean advises us to walk toward God, to be with God, to do better, to behave civilly, cordially and respectfully for everybody’s sake, for goodness sake, for Christ’s sake. Hence, God’s message is everywhere, like the light, the air, the radio waves, the magnetic energy that permeate through and through the entire world. God’s voice is constantly .... [Click headline to continue]

“Como un joven se desposa con una doncella, se desposará contigo tu hacedor; como el esposo se alegra con la esposa, así se alegrará tu Dios contigo.” (Isaías 62:5). El tema principal de este segundo domingo del tiempo ordinario se centra en uno de los sacramentos del servicio, que es el sacramento del santo matrimonio, al comenzar nuestros ministerios diarios en el tiempo ordinario. Por incomprensión e ignorancia, el matrimonio ha pasado de ser un sacramento bendecido y querido por Dios a un mero contrato civil, a una convención social, a una conveniencia personal. Como resultado, la tasa de divorcio es alta en la sociedad actual. Muchas personas no logran comprender la esencia y la razón del matrimonio. La Iglesia enseña que la esencia de un verdadero matrimonio se basa en el amor, un amor verdadero que refleja el amor derramado de Dios, pero nunca en nuestra lujuria egoísta. La Biblia nos dice que Dios es amor. Todos estamos hechos “a imagen y semejanza” de Dios, y de ese amor divino. Una de las expresiones de nuestro amor es el matrimonio. En Génesis, Adán le dice a Eva: “Ésta, al fin, es hueso de mis huesos y carne de mi carne; ésta será llamada 'mujer', porque del hombre ésta ha sido tomada.” Jesús también lo repite y dice: “Por tanto, dejará el hombre a su .... [Haga clic en el título para continuar]

“For as a young man marries a virgin, your Builder shall marry you; And as a bridegroom rejoices in his bride, so shall your God rejoice in you.” (Isaiah 62:5).   The major theme for this 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time focuses on one of the sacraments of service, which is the sacrament of the holy matrimony, as we start our daily ministries in ordinary time. Because of misunderstanding and ignorance, marriage has devolved from being a sacrament, which is blessed and willed by God, to a mere civil contract, to a social convention, to a personal convenience. As a result, the divorce rate is high in today’s society. Many people fail to understand the essence and reason of marriage. The Church teaches that the essence of a true marriage is based on love, a true love that images God’s outpouring love, but never on our selfish lust. The Bible tells us that God is love. We all are made “in the image and likeness” of God, and of that divine love. One of the expressions of our love is marriage. In Genesis, Adam says to Eve: “This one, at last, is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; this one shall be called ‘woman,’ for out of man this one has been taken.” Jesus also repeats it and says: “For this reason .... [Click headline to continue]

Show your support for our LA Rams in Sunday’s Big Game by donating to the #BishopsBigGame challenge. The donations will benefit our Catholic school students through the respective Catholic Education Foundations. There is still time to show that our Archdiocese is behind our home team and our students! Visit www.bishopsbiggame.com to participate and show @Catholicaoc that @LACatholics are in the game! .... 2 - St. Valentine's Day is Monday, Feb. 14. On Feb. 12-13 Fr. Joseph will pass out prayer petition paper in the form of heart shape in red for you to write your petitions and tape it to the glass panel behind the statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Due to the Super Bowl weekend, our February Food Sale has moved from Feb. 13 to Feb. 27, when St. Clement Church will be offering a delicious food sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and free cup cakes in limited quantity to share. Come to celebrate it with us. .... 3 - This year's Together in Mission campaign theme is "As One We Believe" and our parish goal is $13,594. Because of the ongoing pandemic your generous contribution is even more valuable than before. Please help us to achieve our goal by making an impact to many people's lives. Let us be generous as God has been very generous to us.  https://ourmissionla.org/parish-resources/ .... 4 -  All 2021 year end financial contribution letters have been mailed out to every participating parishioner. Please verify it in your mailbox.  .... 5 -  Hispanic Bible Study Classes Level 1 resumed Jan. 19, (Level 2 resumed on Jan. 17) at 7 p.m. Hispanic Catechism Classes for adults take place on the first two Saturday mornings of the month on Zoom. If you are interested in knowing more about the Catechism of the Church, the Bible and how the Word of God applies in our daily lives, please contact Hector or Mayra or call the parish office for more information: 310-396-2679. .... 6 - Fr. Joseph encourages everyone to see the weekly bulletin on the parish website (link above). A limited quantity of printed bulletins will continue to be made available to those who have no access online. .... 7 - Because of the contagiousness of COVID-19 variant Omicron, Fr. Joseph encourages everyone to follow all the protocols .... [Click to continue]

“Sucedió que entre la gente que se bautizaba, también Jesús fue bautizado. Mientras éste oraba, se abrió el cielo y el Espíritu Santo bajó sobre él en forma sensible, como de una paloma, y del cielo llegó una voz que decía: “Tú eres mi Hijo, el predilecto; en ti me complazco” (Lucas 3:21-22). El tema principal de este bautismo del Señor se centra en la aceptación de Cristo de su verdadera vocación y destino que comienza su ministerio y servicio público para cumplir con la voluntad de Dios para la salvación del mundo. Esta celebración para conmemorar el "bautismo del Señor" comenzó en la Iglesia Oriental (ortodoxa) cuando las personas celebraron la fiesta de la "Epifanía del Señor", que surgió en el siglo II. Como hemos mencionado en el último domingo, la palabra "Epifanía" proviene del griego, lo que significa "apariencia" o "manifestación" del Señor. Las personas en el este conmemoran la "epifanía del Señor" con el "bautismo del Señor" en el que el Padre y el Espíritu Santo testifican, identifican y revelan la verdadera identidad de Jesús como el Hijo unigénito de Dios. En la iglesia occidental (católicos romanos), las personas celebran ambas fiestas por separado, primero la "epifanía del Señor", luego el "bautismo del Señor", porque las personas reconocen que ambos eventos contienen diferentes enfoque e importancia en la Iglesia. Hoy, celebramos el "bautismo del Señor", que es el último día de la .... [Haga clic en el título para continuar]

“After all the people had been baptized and Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, heaven was opened, and the holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” (Luke 3:21-22). The major theme for this Baptism of the Lord focusses on Christ’s acceptance of his true vocation and destiny that He begins his public ministry and service to fulfil God’s will for the salvation of the world. This celebration to commemorate the “Baptism of the Lord” started in the Eastern Church (Orthodox) when people celebrated the Feast of the “Epiphany of the Lord,” which emerged in the 2nd century. As we mentioned last Sunday, the word “Epiphany” comes from Greek, which means “appearance” or “manifestation” of the Lord. People in the East commemorate the “Epiphany of the Lord” with the “Baptism of the Lord,” in which the Father and the Holy Spirit testify, identify, and reveal Jesus’ true identity as the only begotten Son of God. In the Western Church (Roman Catholics) people celebrate both feasts separately, first the “Epiphany of the Lord,” then the “Baptism of the Lord,” because people recognize both events contain different focus and importance in the Church. Today, we celebrate the “Baptism of the Lord,” which is the last day of .... [Click headline to continue]