December 2022 archive of Father Fernando's Reflection

December 2022 archive of Father Fernando's Reflection

O Come Emmanuel, may we rekindle your spirit. / Oh Ven Emmanuel, que podamos reavivar tu espíritu (December 4, 2022)

Posted by Father Fernando Molina Restrepo on 12/02/22

O Come Emmanuel, May We Rekindle Your Spirit.In today’s gospel, John the Baptist admonishes the Pharisees and Sadducees (the learned men of the day). He basically tells them that saying you are a believer is not the same as living as a believer. Advent is a good time for ... Read More »

O Come Emmanuel, may we be vigilant. / Oh Ven Emmanuel, que estemos alerta. (November 27, 2022)

Posted by Father Fernando Molina Restrepo on 12/02/22

O Come Emmanuel, may we be vigilant.The people of the Old Testament waited longingly for the coming of the Lord. The prophets urged them to “make straight” the paths of their lives. By overcoming distractions and temptations and staying focused on living their faith, the people would be ready ... Read More »

Jesus offers us His kingdom. / Jesús nos ofrece su reino. (November 20, 2022)

Posted by Father Fernando Molina Restrepo on 12/02/22

Jesus Offers us His Kingdom.Today we celebrate the solemnity of Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. Through this solemnity we are reminded that the source and hope for our salvation resides in Jesus, our King and Savior, not in our little fiefdoms here on Earth. Jesus offers His kingdom ... Read More »

Do not life in fear. / No debemos vivir con miedo. (November 13, 2022)

Posted by Father Fernando Molina Restrepo on 12/02/22

Do not live in fear.We sometimes worry too much about the future. This is especially true in our modern age of near-instant communication. Hostage situation in Russia? We know it within minutes. Terrorist kidnapping in the Middle East? We get play-by-play updates. Every time we turn on the news ... Read More »

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