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Archive for April, 2008
Apr
27
6 Easter(A)
By Fr. Michael Mandala, S.J. on 27-04-2008 | Pastor | Comments Off
* VI Easter (A), April 27, 2008 * Theme: “I will send you another Advocate†* The first reading from Acts of the Apostles chapter 8 has many surprises. * Acts tells us today that through Philip’s preaching, “Samaria had accepted the word of God.” * It is stated in a matter-of-fact way as if [...]
Apr
20
5 Pascua(A)
By Fr. Michael Mandala, S.J. on 20-04-2008 | Pastor | Comments Off
* V Domingo de Pascua (A), 20 Abril, 2008 * Tema: Dios regaló el don del EspÃritu Santo a todos los bautizados. * El Papa, Benedicto XVI * Esta visitando los Estados Unidos por la primera vez en su oficio del Santo Papa. * Como Americanos – nosotros no lo conocemos bien. * ¿Qué mensaje [...]
Apr
13
4 Easter (A)
By Fr. Michael Mandala, S.J. on 13-04-2008 | Pastor | Comments Off
* IV Easter (A), April 13, 2008 * Theme: Through Baptism, we all share in the ministry of Jesus * Frankly being compared to bleating sheep has never really appealed to me. * Sheep, by and large may be cute, but they not very smart. * In addition, it is hard for us city types [...]
Apr
6
3 Easter (A)
By Fr. Michael Mandala, S.J. on 06-04-2008 | Pastor | Comments Off
* 3rd Easter (A), April 6, 2008 * Theme: They Recognized Him in the Breaking of the Bread * The Gospel reading today presents a setting similar to that which we experience in our own lives of faith: * Life is a wonderful gift of God for which we are all grateful. * We all [...]