Father Fernando's Reflection

Father Fernando's Reflection

I have come to set the earth on fire. / He venido a traer fuego a la tierra.

Posted by Father Fernando Molina Restrepo on 8/12/22

At first glance, today’s gospel doesn’t sound like Jesus at all. He tells the disciples that He is bringing a lot of division, not peace. Wait...how can that be? Jesus is all about getting along, turning the other cheek and living in harmony. I think we need to take ... Read More »

Be vigilant, faithful and prudent./ Sé vigilante, fiel y prudente.

Posted by Father Fernando Molina Restrepo on 8/12/22

The parables in today’s gospel explain three important attributes to which all Christians should aspire. First, we must be vigilant. This means we must be watchful, prepared, and always alert for the coming of the Lord. Like the servants in the parable, we do not know the hour of ... Read More »

Be Wise, Treasure in what matters to God/ Sé Sabio, Atesora en lo que a Dios le importa

Posted by Father Fernando Molina Restrepo on 7/29/22

FATHER FERNANDO’S REFLECTIONJuly 31 | 18th Sunday in Ordinary TimeBe Wise, Treasure in what matters to God.

From a very early age in our lives, we are taught to plan for the future. We are encouraged to plan everything, starting from simple activities such as planning for the next ... Read More »

Pray Persistently. Pray for Others. / Ora con persistencia. Ora por los demás.

Posted by Father Fernando Molina Restrepo on 7/22/22

FATHER FERNANDO’S REFLECTIONJuly 24 | 17th Sunday in Ordinary TimePray Persistently. Pray for Others.

There are some people who devote their lives to prayer. Monks and many religious people spend most of their day in supplication to the Lord on behalf of others. Many people pray together, humbly asking ... Read More »

Serve the Lord with Gladness / Sirve al Señor con alegría.

Posted by Father Fernando Molina Restrepo on 7/15/22

FATHER FERNANDO’S REFLECTIONJuly 17 | 16th Sunday in Ordinary TimeServe the Lord with Gladness

Today’s readings provide two very different approaches to serving God. In the first reading, Abraham eagerly runs out to meet the travelers (the Lord in disguise). He humbly pleads with them to stay and rest ... Read More »

Am I a good Samaritan? / ¿Soy Yo un buen Samaritano?

Posted by Father Fernando Molina Restrepo on 7/07/22

FATHER FERNANDO’S REFLECTIONJuly 10 | 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Am I a good Samaritan?

The parable of The Good Samaritan is a familiar one. Even very young Catholics can recite the story and pick out the Samaritan as the hero. Have you ever noticed that when Jesus asked ... Read More »

Joyfully sent to proclaim the Kingdom / Enviados alegremente a proclamar el Reino

Posted by Father Fernando Molina Restrepo on 7/07/22

FATHER FERNANDO’S REFLECTIONJuly 3 | 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Joyfully sent to proclaim the Kingdom

In today’s gospel, disciples are sent out to proclaim the Kingdom through word and deed. We, the disciples of 2022 are called to follow on this same mission. After these two years of ... Read More »

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