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Primer Domingo de Adviento ¿Qué tan bueno es suficientemente bueno? ¿Hay que ser perfecto para llegar al cielo? En la segunda lectura hoy, parece que Pablo cree que sí cuando nos dice que seamos “irreprochables en la santidad” (1 Tes 3,13). De hecho, les dice a los tesalonicenses, que ya están agradando a Dios, que hagan aún más (4,1). Ahora bien, Pablo nunca se consideró perfecto: “Me gloriaré más bien en mis debilidades, para que habite en mí el poder de Cristo” (2 Cor 12,7-9). Pero incluso con su debilidad, Pablo siempre hizo lo mejor que pudo. Entonces, ¿qué debemos esforzarnos por lograr? Tal vez podamos tomar una pista de la frase “conserve[n] sus corazones”.

First Sunday of Advent How good is good enough? Do you have to be perfect to get to heaven? In the second reading this Sunday, Paul seems to think so when he tells us to be “blameless in holiness” (1 Thess 3:13.) In fact, he tells the Thessalonians who are pleasing God, to do even more. (4:1) Now Paul never considered himself as perfect: “I will rather boast most gladly of my weaknesses, in order that the power of Christ may dwell with me.” (2 Cor 12:7-9) But even with his weakness, Paul always did the best he could. So what should we strive for? Maybe we can take a hint from his phrase “strengthen your hearts.”

Father Carr's Place 2B will be delivering Thanksgiving Day dinners all throughout Winnebago County on Thanksgiving Day. They are also hosting a Christmas for Kids program with a Giving Tree on December 14, 2024

Cristo Rey Cuando celebramos a Cristo Rey, no estamos hablando de poder político. Ese es el único tipo de rey que Pilato reconoció. Las primeras dos lecturas describen en términos poéticos cómo es el reino de Cristo: un reino sacerdotal de gloria y poder que nunca terminará. Pilato estaba juzgando a Aquel que un día lo juzgaría a él. Quería saber si Jesús afirmaba ser rey, o si los judíos que querían destruirlo estaban detrás de los rumores de realeza. Jesús no niega su realeza; después de todo, dice que su propósito en la vida es la Verdad. Si estuvieras leyendo esto en la Biblia, verías la respuesta de Pilato: “¿Qué es la verdad?”

Christ the King. When we celebrate Christ the King, we are not talking about political power. That is the only kind of king that Pilate recognized. Our first two readings describe in poetic terms what Christ’s kingdom is like: a priestly kingdom of glory and power that will never end. Pilate was judging the One who would one day judge him. He wanted to know if Jesus claimed to be a king, or if the Jews who wanted Jesus destroyed were behind the rumors of kingship. Jesus does not deny his kingship; after all, he says his purpose in life is the Truth. If you were reading this in the Bible, you would see Pilate’s response, “What is truth?”

Jesus is the Reason for the Season! Help us prepare for Jesus' coming by assisting with our Advent & Christmas Decoration Team. Please sign up by December 1, 2024.

Our Christmas Giving Trees are up! Please take a tag, purchase the gift listed, and return it to either worship site under the tree or to the Parish Office no later than December 18th.

Trigésimo tercer domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Esta es la última semana que escucharemos de la carta a los Hebreos. Señala que cuando Jesús se dejó crucificar, en realidad estaba siendo sacerdote, ofreciéndose por los pecados del mundo. Jesús reemplaza a los sumos sacerdotes de Israel, cuyas ofrendas no tenían poder para perdonar los pecados. Después de dar su vida por nosotros, toma su lugar como igual a Dios. Ahora es el Sacerdote eterno, por lo que todos los clérigos desde el tiempo de Jesús son signos visibles de ese sacerdocio.

Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time This week is the last we will hear from the letter to the Hebrews. It makes the point that when Jesus allowed himself to be crucified he was actually being a priest, offering himself for the sins of the world. Jesus replaces the high priests of Israel, whose offerings had no power to forgive sins. After giving his life for us, he takes his place as God’s equal. He is now the eternal Priest, so all clergy since the time of Jesus are visible signs of that priesthood.

Giving of your time IS parish stewardship! One hour of service to your parish bi-monthly could significantly increase parish family fellowship opportunities, help others grow closer to Christ, and support individuals in need within our parish community.

Our Treasurer Trustee Election took place the weekend of November 23 & 24, 2024. Dave VanSpankeren was elected to serve another two year term.

Trigésimo segundo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Siempre pensé que Elías tuvo mucho valor para pedirle comida a esa mujer pobre. Aunque, durante una larga sequía, ella sólo tiene un poco de comida para darle a su hijo, todavía le pide que le haga un pequeño pastel para él. Sería más fácil de entender si escucháramos el versículo anterior a esta lectura: Dios le dice al profeta que ha “ordenado a una viuda… que te alimente” (1 Reyes 17,9).

Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time: I always thought it took a lot of nerve for Elijah to beg that poor woman for a meal. Even though, during a long drought, she has only a bit of her food to give to her son, he still asks her to make a little cake for himself. It would be easier to understand if we heard the verse before this reading begins: God tells the prophet that he has “commanded a widow…to feed you.” (1Kgs 17:9)