by Antonio Carrón OAR | Jan 1, 2025 | A friendly word
Every January 1, the Catholic Church celebrates the Solemnity of St. Mary, Mother of God, one of the most significant feasts dedicated to the Virgin Mary. This date highlights Mary’s unique role as Mother of Jesus Christ, true God and true man. It was at the...
by Mons. Mario Alberto Molina OAR | Dec 28, 2024 | A friendly word
Pope Francis, in decreeing the celebration of the Jubilee Year 2025, arranged for the opening rite of this holy time in churches outside Rome to be held on the Sunday following Christmas, coinciding with the feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Although...
by Antonio Carrón OAR | Dec 25, 2024 | A friendly word
This is the announcement that fills us with hope and joy, with jubilation and gratitude. We were walking in darkness and a light shone upon us. We lived without God and without hope in this world, and the Son of God became man to be God with us and our Savior. The...
by Mons. Mario Alberto Molina OAR | Dec 21, 2024 | A friendly word
On this fourth Sunday of Advent, the Church, through the readings proposed to us for Mass, invites us to meditate on the person and mission of Jesus. Christmas is the liturgical celebration that fosters the desire and motivates the will to know Jesus better, for in...
by Antonio Carrón OAR | Nov 16, 2024 | A friendly word
Jesus left clear teachings on how our salvation will culminate, and the other New Testament writers picked up and repeated his words. However, this teaching seems to have been relegated in the Church, which implies a considerable risk for those of us who claim to be...