“Cuando se cumplieron los días de la purificación de ellos, según la ley de Moisés, llevaron a Jesús a Jerusalén para presentarlo al Señor” (Lucas 2:22). El tema principal de la fiesta de la Presentación del Señor se centra en la presentación de Jesús a Dios, y nuestra presentación al Señor, para volvernos más amorosos, humildes, compasivos y misericordiosos, para glorificar a Dios. La “Fiesta de la Presentación del Señor” conmemora un episodio temprano en la vida de Jesús, cuando José y María presentaron al niño Jesús a Dios en el Templo de Jerusalén. También conmemora la práctica judía de la purificación de la madre 40 días después del parto (de ahí, 40 días después de Navidad para la Virgen María, el 2 de febrero, también conocida como la “Purificación de la Virgen María”). Esta fiesta también es conocida como la “Fiesta del Encuentro” (que literalmente significa “Reunión” en griego) porque el Nuevo Testamento, representado por José y María, se encuentra con el Antiguo Testamento, representado por Simeón y Ana en la persona del niño Jesús, el Hijo unigénito de Dios, que es presentado y ofrecido a Dios, el Padre Celestial y el Espíritu Santo en el Templo. También es conocida como la “Fiesta de la Misa de las Velas” porque se refiere a Cristo como la “luz de las naciones” y la “gloria de Israel”, y a la práctica de que un sacerdote en este día bendiga algunas velas que se utilizarán durante todo el año para alejar las tormentas. Esta fiesta se menciona en el cuarto Misterio Gozoso del Rosario y es una de las fiestas más antiguas de la Iglesia en honor a la Santísima Virgen María. El Papa San Juan Pablo II conecta esta fiesta con la renovación de los votos religiosos. Los discípulos cristianos dinámicos son aquellos que (1) CREEN, (2) CRECEN, (3) SIRVEN, (4) AMAN y (5) LLEVAN a otros a Jesús. El tema de hoy nos invita a presentar a Jesús y a nosotros mismos a Dios, a seguir a Jesús más de cerca, a arrepentirnos de nuestros pecados, a ejercer nuestra mayordomía cristiana, a usar nuestro tiempo, tesoros y talentos, a amar a Dios sobre todas las cosas y a amar a nuestro prójimo como a nosotros mismos, participando en las obras de misericordia, para cumplir la voluntad de Dios en nuestras vidas para glorificar a Dios. ¿Cómo podemos ayudarnos unos a otros a presentarnos más .... .... [haga clic para continuar]

“When the days were completed for their purification according to the law of Moses, they took him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord.” (Luke 2:22) The major theme for the feast of the Presentation of the Lord focuses on the presentation of Jesus to God, and our presentation to the Lord, to become more loving, humble, compassionate and merciful, to glorify God. The “Feast of the Presentation of the Lord” commemorates an early episode in the life of Jesus in which Joseph and Mary presented the infant Jesus to God in the Temple in Jerusalem. It also commemorates the Jewish practice of the purification of the mother 40 days after childbirth (hence, 40 days after Christmas for the Virgin Mary on Feb. 2 is also known as the “Purification of the Virgin Mary”). This feast is also known as the “Feast of Encounter” (which literally means 'Meeting' in Greek), because the New Testament, represented by Joseph and Mary, encounters the Old Testament, represented by Simeon and Anna in the person of the baby Jesus, the begotten Son of God, who is presented and offered to God the Heavenly Father and the Holy Spirit in the Temple. It is also known as the “Feast of the Candle Mass” because it refers to Christ as the “light to the nations” and the “glory of Israel,” and the practice that a priest on this day blesses some candles to be used throughout the year to ward off storms. This feast is mentioned on the fourth Joyful Mystery of the Rosary and is among the most ancient feasts of the Church in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Pope St. John Paul II connects this feast with the renewal of religious vows. Dynamic Christian disciples are those who (1) BELIEVE, (2) GROW, (3) SERVE, (4) LOVE and (5) LEAD others to Jesus. Today’s topic invites us to present Jesus and ourselves to God, to follow Jesus more closely, to repent our sins, to exercise our Christian stewardship, to use our time, treasure, and talents to love God above all, and to love our neighbors as ourselves, participating in the works of mercy, to accomplish God’s will in our lives to glorify God. How can we help each other present ourselves as .... [click to continue]

Our Friday food sales during lent will follow the 9 a.m. Stations of the Cross and precederá la misa en español a las 7 p.m. Fr. Joseph reminds everyone that Fridays during lent are days of abstinence (no meat). Watch for the Food Sale/Venta de Comida flyer on this homepage. .... 1 - On Saturday, March 29, St. Monica's hosts a retreat, "Coming Home to Grace: A Retreat on Forgiveness A Journey Through Luke, Rembrandt, Nouwen, and the Self." Hours are 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at St. Monica Spirituality Center. Cost: $70 at the door. 2 - Valerie Peterson invites everyone to free singing lessons to celebrate Easter each Monday through April 14, 2025, at 7 p.m. in the parish office. .... 3 - Registration is open for the free weekly Scripture Series at St. Clement, “Behold the Lamb: Encountering Christ in the Eucharist,” in English. Join us on Mondays March 24 to May 12, 2025, in person at St. Clement. For more about the seven-week journey into the mystery of the Eucharist, see the News & Events tab on the homepage menu! .... 4 - In addition to the Friday meals during Lent, don't miss the delicious hot food prepared each Sunday, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. by our volunteers. Share the meal with our families and friends in the parish hall, to help form and strengthen our community of faith here at St. Clement Church. Watch for Friday and Sunday menus on this homepage. .... 5 - Each year, the Holy Father asks all Catholic parishes to take up the Good Friday Collection to keep a Christian presence in the Holy Land. This collection on April 18, 2025, supports the Franciscan ministry work and provides for the formation and education in communities and schools, and supports the basic needs of our sisters and brothers during their current hardships. .... 6 - The schedule for the Holy Week has been posted. Please invite your family and friends to participate with us in the celebration of our savior's resurrection. .... 7 - Fr. Joseph encourages everyone to attend the meeting in Spanish on Mental Health issues promoted by the LA County Department of Mental Health. Our next meetings are Wednesdays, April 2, and April 16, and the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month. .... 8 - On Saturday, April 5, join the 7-mile Pilgrimage of Hope through the streets of Los Angeles, ending at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. The walk begins at 8:00 a.m. from All Souls Church in Alhambra, with stops at Our Lady of Guadalupe, Rose Hill and Our Lady Help of Christians. Upon arrival at the cathedral, Archbishop Gomez will celebrate Mass; bus transportation from the cathedral to All Souls will be available at 1 p.m.. The relics of several saints, including the soon to be canonized Bl. Carlo Acutis, will accompany on us on our journey. To register: https://hope.lacatholics.org/pilgrimage .... 9 - The golf fundraiser returns on May 2, 2025, to Wilson Golf Course in Griffith Park. Details and sign up are under the News & Events tab on this homepage. .... 10 - The 2025 Together in Mission campaign theme is "Gifts of the Heart" and our parish goal is $19,236. Please use the respective 2025 TIM envelopes .... [click to continue]

La Misiva Semanal del p. José para el 3ro Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Año C “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 constantemente. La invitación y el llamado de Dios solicitan persistentemente nuestra respuesta en nuestro corazón. Sólo los bienaventurados, los que tienen oídos humildes en el corazón, pueden oírlo. Dios no quiere que tengamos una relación de Transacción sino de Transformación. Por lo tanto, los discípulos cristianos dinámicos son aquellos que (1) CREEN, (2) CRECEN, (3) SERVEN, (4) AMAN y (5) GUIAN a otros a Jesús. Los temas de hoy nos invitan a cumplir la Palabra de Dios en nuestro oído. ¿Cómo hemos estado escuchando la Palabra de Dios y poniéndola en práctica, cumpliendo nuestra .... .... [haga clic 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, etc., all proclaims 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 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 speaking to us. God’s invitation and calling persistently solicit our response in our heart. Only the blessed ones, those who have humble ears in the heart can hear it. God does not want us holding a relationship of Transaction but Transformation. Therefore, Dynamic Christian disciples are those who (1) BELIEVE, (2) GROW, (3) SERVE, (4) LOVE and (5) LEAD others to Jesus. Today’s topics invite us to fulfill God’s Word in our hearing. How have we been hearing God’s Word and putting .... [click 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 padre y a su madre, y se unirá a su mujer, y los dos serán una sola carne. Ya no son dos, sino una sola carne. Por tanto, lo que Dios ha unido, ningún ser humano debe separarlo”. Por lo tanto, el matrimonio es una institución divina y antigua, santificada por Cristo y es uno de los 7 sacramentos de la Iglesia. La Biblia comienza con una boda, la de Adán y Eva en el Jardín, y termina con otra boda, las bodas del Cordero. Y a lo largo de la Biblia, el matrimonio es el símbolo de la relación de alianza entre Dios y Su pueblo escogido. La Biblia describe a Dios como el novio fiel y al pueblo escogido de Dios, la Iglesia, como Su novia amada. Su verdadero amor .... [haga clic 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 a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh. They are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore, what God has joined together, no human being must separate.” Therefore, marriage is a divine and ancient institution, sanctified by Christ and is one of the 7 sacraments of the Church. The Bible starts with one wedding, that of Adam and Eve in the Garden, and ends with another wedding, the marriage of the Lamb. And throughout the Bible, marriage is the symbol of the covenantal relationship between God and His chosen people. The Bible depicts God as the faithful groom and God’s chosen people, the Church, as His beloved bride. Their true love should .... [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 temporada navideña con color litúrgico blanco. Mañana comenzamos el tiempo ordinario con color litúrgico verde hasta que llegamos a la ceniza el miércoles con color litúrgico púrpura. Acompañemos a nuestro Señor, ya que acepta su vocación vocacional y comienza a su ministerio público para cumplir con la voluntad del Padre celestial y facultado por el Espíritu Santo, y que debemos hacer lo mismo, aceptar nuestras vocaciones para cumplir con la voluntad de Dios en nuestras vidas. Dios no nos quiere que tengamos una relación de transacción sino de transformación. Por lo tanto, los discípulos cristianos dinámicos son aquellos que (1) creen, (2) crecen, (3) sirven, (4) aman y (5) dirijan a otros a Jesús. Los temas de hoy invitan a recordar nuestro bautismo, aceptar .... [haga clic 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 focuses on Christ’s acceptance of his true vocation and destiny that He begins his public ministry and service to fulfill 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 have 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 the Christmas season with white liturgical colour. Tomorrow (Jan. 13) we start the ordinary time with green liturgical colour, until we arrive to Ash Wednesday with purple liturgical colour. Let us accompany our Lord as He accepts his vocational calling and starts his public ministry to fulfill the will of the Heavenly Father, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and that we should do the same, accepting our vocations to fulfill God’s will in our lives. God does not want us holding a relationship of Transaction but Transformation. Therefore, Dynamic Christian disciples are those who (1) BELIEVE, (2) GROW, (3) SERVE, (4) LOVE and (5) LEAD others to Jesus. Today’s topics invite us to remember .... [click to continue]

The Wildfire Victims Emergency Relief Fund was established by the Archdiocese to provide financial assistance to help victims of the Los Angeles County fires. Allocated through the Cardinal McIntyre Fund, each recipient is eligible for a one-time immediate support payment of $1,000, regardless of religious affiliation. To access these funds, individuals can visit any open parish office. Funds Collected Online Donations: As of Jan. 23, online contributions to the Wildfire Relief Fund page total an impressive $508,375.02. In a generous move, the payment processor has waived all transaction fees for January, maximizing the impact of every donation. .... Second Collection Contributions: Parishes across the region held a second collections to support the fund. While processing continues, five parishes have finalized their submissions, contributing $24,000, along with a few additional individual donations. .... To date, a total of $395,000 has been distributed to individuals and families affected by the wildfires. These grants were provided through the following parishes: Holy Angels, Arcadia: $214,000 .... Sacred Heart, Altadena: $98,000 .... Other parishes and entities that facilitated multiple distributions include: St. Andrew, Pasadena; St. John Vianney; St. Elizabeth of Hungary; Robert Bellarmine; ACC; St. Bede; Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. .... "Be Prepared Yourself" - One of the most important reminders during this challenging time is to be prepared. Before actively volunteering, make sure you have an evacuation plan and emergency kit. .... You can get helpful information here: Make a Plan Form | Ready.gov. .... Video and File - Video or take multiple pictures of your site, home, and contents in case you lose or have damage to your home and/or parish. This will help in recovery efforts and for insurance claims. Be sure to include art. Store videos and pictures in the CLOUD. .... LA Hotels Association List of Discounted Hotels for Victims; Statement on Los Angeles Fires California Apartment Association - Resources for Southern California Wildfire Victims • California Apartment Association City of Los Angeles Temporary Housing Assistance - Need Temporary Housing Due to the Los Angeles Wildfires? | City of Los Angeles Airbnb – Emergency Housing Portal: Airbnb.org offers temporary housing to people impacted by Los Angeles wildfires City of Torrance Outreach- Emergency Housing Other Services- Storage - U-Haul has made company facilities in Southern California available to offer its 30-day free self-storage and U-Box container disaster relief program to help evacuees and affected families. U-Haul Co. of Los Angeles West (13 stores), 310-532-9503 U-Haul Co. of San Fernando Valley (11 stores), 661-298-8222 U-Haul Co. of Van Nuys/San Luis Obispo (14 stores), 818-988-7008 .... To donate to those impacted by the fires, or for information on closures, special Masses, etc., click the link. .... The following LA Archdiocese link includes other fire-related resources: https://lacatholics.org/california-fires/

“Unos magos de oriente llegaron entonces a Jerusalén y preguntaron: “¿Dónde está el rey de los judíos que acaba de nacer? Porque vimos surgir su estrella y hemos venido a adorarlo.” (Mateo 2:1-2). El tema principal para esta Solemnidad de la Epifanía del Señor se enfoca en el Padre Celestial da el mejor don de Dios, su único Hijo unigénito, Jesucristo, al mundo pecaminoso, por nuestra salvación. Por este regalo, Dios ha revelado (Epifanía) y demostró concretamente su misericordia y compasión a toda la humanidad y su creación de que pretende rescatarnos del pecado y la muerte, para restaurar todo de regreso a la belleza, la bondad y la paz original. La epifanía del Señor es una antigua fiesta emergió en el siglo II en el este. La palabra "Epifanía" proviene del griego, lo que significa "apariencia" o "manifestación" del Señor. En la iglesia occidental (católicos romanos), las personas celebran la primera aparición de Jesús a los gentiles representados por los magos. En la Iglesia Oriental (ortodoxa), la gente conmemora 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. Aunque ambos lados celebran de manera diferente a esta fiesta, todos reconocen la importancia de esta fiesta como la atención constante de Dios hacia su pueblo. De hecho, a través de muchas maneras, Dios continúa "revelando", "manifiesto", "aparece", "muestra" y "demuestra" su amor divino, misericordia, compasión y presencia entre nosotros en la Biblia y en nuestras vidas. Por ejemplo: en la Biblia, los ángeles revelan a Jesús a los pastores; San Juan Bautista revela a Jesús en su bautismo; La Virgen María revela a Jesús en la boda en la cana ... etc. Dios en nuestras vidas revela a Jesús en la proclamación de su Palabra, en el sacrificio de la Santa Misa, en la comunidad oral de fe reunida en el nombre de Jesucristo, en el persona del ministro, en todos los sacramentos de la Iglesia, en los pobres, los enfermos y los encarcelados, pero más especialmente en las especies consagradas de la Eucaristía (CCC # 1373). Dios no quiere tenernos en una relación de transacción sino transformación. Por lo tanto, los discípulos cristianos dinámicos son aquellos que (1) creen, (2) crecen, (3) sirven, (4) aman y (5) llevan a otros a Jesús. Los temas de hoy invitan a apreciar el mejor regalo de .... [haga clic para continuar]

“…behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage.” (Matthew 2:1-2). The major theme for this feast of the Epiphany of the Lord focuses on the Heavenly Father giving the best gift of God, His only begotten Son Jesus Christ, to the sinful world for our salvation. By this gift, God has revealed (Epiphany) and demonstrated concretely His mercy and compassion to all humanity and His creation that He intends to rescue us from sin and death, to restore all back to the original beauty, goodness and peace. The Epiphany of the Lord is an ancient feast emerged in the 2nd century in the East. The word “Epiphany” comes from Greek, which means “appearance” or “manifestation” of the Lord. In the Western Church (Roman Catholics) people celebrate the first appearance of Jesus to the Gentiles represented by the Magi. In the Eastern Church (Orthodox) people commemorate the Baptism of the Lord, at which the Father and the Holy Spirit testify, identify, and reveal Jesus’ true identity as the only begotten Son of God. Although both sides celebrate differently this feast, they all recognize the importance, the significance of this feast as God’s constant care toward His people. Indeed, through many ways God continues to “reveal,” “manifest,” “appear,” “show,” and “demonstrate” His divine love, mercy, compassion and presence among us in the Bible and in our lives. For example: in the Bible, angels reveal Jesus to the shepherds; St. John the Baptist reveals Jesus at his baptism; the Virgin Mary reveals Jesus in the wedding at Cana, etc. God in our lives reveals Jesus in the proclamation of His Word, in the sacrifice of the Holy Mass, in the praying community of faith gathered in the name of Jesus Christ, in the person of the minister, in all the sacraments of the Church, in the poor, the sick and the imprisoned, but most especially in the consecrated Eucharist Species (CCC #1373). God does not want us holding a relationship of Transaction but Transformation. Therefore, Dynamic Christian disciples are those who (1) BELIEVE, (2) GROW, (3) SERVE, (4) LOVE and (5) LEAD others to Jesus. Today’s topics invite us to appreciate God’s best gift,