http://news.blessedsacramenthollywood.org/mandala Blessed Sacrament Church in Hollywood, CA Sun, 11 May 2008 18:06:19 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en * Pentecost (A), (May 11) * Theme: Recognize God’s Spirit in each of us; Work together to build the Body of Christ * Mother’s Day * Many vocations in life – one of the most sacred is that of being a loving mother. * The celebrations of Mother’s Day and Pentecost work well together. * ... http://news.blessedsacramenthollywood.org/mandala/2008/05/11/pentecosta/ * Feast of the Ascension, May 4, 2008 * Theme: My Hope Is In the Lord * The Feast of the Ascension * Traditionally celebrated on the Thursday, 40 days after Easter * Now more often celebrated on Sunday * Better, it puts the celebration is the context of the whole Paschal mystery - Suffering, ... http://news.blessedsacramenthollywood.org/mandala/2008/05/04/ascensiona/ * 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 ... http://news.blessedsacramenthollywood.org/mandala/2008/04/27/6-eastera/ * V Domingo de Pascua (A), 20 Abril, 2008 * Tema: Dios regaló el don del Espíritu 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 ... http://news.blessedsacramenthollywood.org/mandala/2008/04/20/5-pascuaa/ * 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 ... http://news.blessedsacramenthollywood.org/mandala/2008/04/13/4-easter-a/ * 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 ... http://news.blessedsacramenthollywood.org/mandala/2008/04/06/3-easter-a/ * Pascua (A), 23 marzo, 2008 * Tema: Jesús se resucitó Después de cuarenta días en el desierto, * Después de acompañar a Jesús en su Pasión y Muerte en la Cruz, * Hoy la Iglesia nos invita a abrir nuestro corazón y recibir con gran alegría la resurrección de Nuestro Salvador. * ... http://news.blessedsacramenthollywood.org/mandala/2008/03/23/fiestas-pascuales-a/ * Holy Thursday, March 20, 2008 * Themes: * The Institution of the Eucharist * Christ’s Commandment to love one another. * Introduction: * Tonight is the beginning of the Sacred Triduum * The celebration of the Pascal Mystery - Central to our faith * Tonight we emphasize two special focal points of our faith * The ... http://news.blessedsacramenthollywood.org/mandala/2008/03/21/holy-thursday-a-juves-santo/ * V Cuaresma (A), 9 marzo, 2008 * Tema: Cristo es La Resurrección y La Vida * Hoy es el quinto domingo de nuestro retiro cuaresmal * Hoy en ocho días celebramos el Domingo de Ramos, el primer día de La Semana Santa. * En los Últimos Dos Domingos, hemos escuchado temas poderosos en ... http://news.blessedsacramenthollywood.org/mandala/2008/03/09/5-cuaresma-a/ * 4 Lent (A) March 2, 2008 * Theme: See in the Light of Christ * Introduction: * 4th Sunday of our Lenten Retreat, * Our Journey to Jerusalem with Jesus, * As he faces his cross and his ultimate victory over sin and death * Today’s Gospel is taken from the 9th Chapter of John * ... http://news.blessedsacramenthollywood.org/mandala/2008/03/02/4-lent-a/