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Prayer for mothers on Mothers Day
Book of Blessings 1728
Loving God, as a mother gives life and nourishment to her children, so you watch over your Church. Bless these women, that they may be strengthened as Christian mothers. Let the example of their faith and love shine forth. Grant that we, their sons and daughters, may honor them always with a spirit of profound respect.
Grant this through Christ our Lord.
R. Amen.
Weekly Mass Times / Horarios habituales de misas semanales:
Weekend Mass Times Weekday Mass Times
Saturday / Sábado: Monday – Friday:
4:00 pm English Mass 7:30 am English Mass
6:00 pm Misa en español Thursday / Jueves:
6:00 pm Misa en español
Sunday / Domingo: Confessions:
7:00 am English Mass Saturday 5:00 pm to 5:45 pm
9:00 am Misa en español or by appointment during the week.
11:00 am English Mass
4:00 pm English Mass Las confesiones son los sábados de 5: p.m. a
6:00 pm Misa en español 5:45 p.m. o por cita durante la semana.
Por favor llame a la oficina si desea ua cita.
May 10, 2026
Sixth Sunday of Easter
10 de Mayo de 2026
Sexto Domingo de Pascua
“I will not leave you orphans.
I will ask the Father,
and he will give you another Advocate
to be with you always, the Spirit of truth.”
«No los dejaré huérfanos.
Le pediré al Padre,
y él les dará otro Abogado
para que esté siempre con ustedes:
el Espíritu de la verdad».
Reflexión sobre las lecturas dominicales del P. Luis
Reflection on Sunday Readings by Fr. Luis
SEXTO DOMINGO DE PASCUA (2026)
Queridos hermanos y hermanas,
Al acercarnos al final del tiempo pascual, el Evangelio nos recuerda una hermosa y consoladora promesa: Jesús asegura a sus discípulos que no los dejará huérfanos. Promete enviar al Paráclito, el Espíritu Santo, que permanecerá con ellos y continuará guiándolos hasta el fin de sus días. En este sentido, la liturgia de hoy nos invita a reconocer la presencia del Espíritu Santo entre nosotros y a reflexionar sobre lo que significa vivir según su guía. Y al celebrar también el Día de las Madres, elevamos nuestra oración por todas las madres, pidiendo a Dios que las bendiga y las proteja por su generoso don de la vida y del amor.
Reflexionemos por un momento con algunas preguntas. ¿Podemos cumplir nuestra misión como cristianos solo con nuestras propias fuerzas? ¿Sentimos realmente la presencia de Jesús en nuestra vida diaria? ¿Somos capaces de vivir fielmente sus mandamientos? ¿Reconocemos que Jesús quiere habitar en nosotros? ¿Estamos preparados para defender nuestra fe cuando somos cuestionados?
En la primera lectura, tomada de los Hechos de los Apóstoles, vemos a Felipe, movido por el Espíritu Santo, predicar a los samaritanos. Por medio de sus palabras y acciones, muchos llegaron a creer. Más tarde, por la imposición de manos de Pedro y Juan, recibieron el Espíritu Santo con gran alegría. Esto nos recuerda que la misión de la Iglesia no es solo un esfuerzo humano, sino que siempre está guiada y sostenida por el Espíritu Santo.
En la segunda lectura, san Pedro anima a los primeros cristianos a mantenerse firmes en la fe, incluso en medio de la persecución. Nos invita a estar siempre dispuestos a dar razón de nuestra esperanza, pero haciéndolo con mansedumbre y respeto. Esto es muy importante: defender nuestra fe no significa ganar discusiones, sino dar testimonio con nuestra vida, a través de la caridad, la Buena conducta, la oración y la humildad. Así, nuestra vida misma se convierte en un testimonio que puede tocar el corazón de los demás.
En el Evangelio, Jesús dirige palabras de gran consuelo a sus discípulos. Les dice que si lo aman, guardarán sus mandamientos. El amor no es solo un sentimiento; se expresa en acciones concretas y en la fidelidad a su palabra. Luego los tranquiliza con esta promesa: “No los dejaré huérfanos; volveré a ustedes.” Promete pedir al Padre que envíe el Paráclito, que es el Espíritu de la verdad, que permanecerá con ellos para siempre.
Con esta promesa, Jesús nos revela algo profundo: no estamos solos. Aunque él ya no esté físicamente presente con nosotros, el Padre, el Hijo y el Espíritu Santo habitan en aquellos que lo aman. Nos convertimos en morada de la Santísima Trinidad.
Queridos hermanos y hermanas, cada vez que nos sintamos débiles en la fe o inseguros en nuestro camino, estamos invitados a volver a esta promesa: no estamos solos. El Espíritu Santo, que recibimos en el Bautismo, permanece con nosotros. Él nos guía, nos fortalece y nos conduce a la verdad.
Hoy Jesús nos invita a permanecer en su amor, y lo hacemos guardando sus mandamientos. Si vivimos de esta manera, podemos confiar en su promesa: “El que me ama será amado por mi Padre; yo también lo amaré y me manifestaré a él.”
Renovemos hoy nuestro compromiso con Cristo. Permanezcamos firmes en su amor, profundicemos nuestra oración y demos testimonio de su presencia en el mundo.
Y no lo olvidemos: nunca estamos solos. Jesús está con nosotros por medio de su Espíritu Santo, ahora y siempre.
Feliz Día de las Madres, y que Dios los bendiga a todos. Amén.
P. Luis Segura, msc
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SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER (2026)
Dear brothers and sisters,
As we draw closer to the end of the Easter season, the Gospel reminds us of a beautiful and consoling promise: Jesus assures his disciples that he will not leave them orphans. He promises to send the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, who will remain with them and continue to guide them. In this sense, today’s liturgy invites us to recognize the presence of the Holy Spirit among us and to reflect on what it means to live according to His Guidance. And as we celebrate Mother’s Day, we also lift up in prayer all mothers, asking God to bless and protect them for their generous gift of life and love.
Let us reflect for a moment with a few questions. Can we carry out our mission as Christians by our own strength alone? Do we truly feel the Presence of Jesus in our daily lives? Are we able to live out His Commandments faithfully? Do we recognize that Jesus desires to dwell within us? And are we ready to defend Our Faith when we are challenged?
In the First Reading from the Acts of the Apostles, we see Philip, moved by the Holy Spirit, preaching to the Samaritans. Through his words and actions, many came to believe. Later, through the laying on of hands by Peter and John, they received the Holy Spirit with great joy. This reminds us that the mission of the Church is never a human effort alone—it is always guided and sustained by the Holy Spirit.
In the Second Reading, Saint Peter encourages the early Christians to remain firm in their Faith, even in the face of persecution. He invites them—and us—to be ready to give a reason for Our Hope, “but to do so with gentleness and reverence.” This is important, defending our faith is not about winning arguments, but about witnessing through our lives: through charity, good conduct, prayer, and humility. In this way, our lives themselves become a testimony that can touch the hearts of others.
In the Gospel, Jesus speaks words of great comfort to his disciples. He tells them that if they love Him, they will keep His Commandments. Love is not just a feeling; it is expressed in action, in fidelity to His Word. Then He reassures them: “I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you.” He promises to ask the Father to send the Advocate, the Spirit of Truth, who will remain with them forever.
Through this promise, Jesus reveals something profound: We Are Not Alone. Even though He would no longer be physically present, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit would dwell within those who love Him. We become the dwelling place of the Holy Trinity, the “Tabernacle not made with human hands.” (Heb 9:11) “Know you not you are Temples of God?” (1 Cor 3:16)
My dear brothers and sisters, whenever we feel weak in Faith or uncertain in our journey, we are invited to return to this promise: We Are Not Alone. The Holy Spirit, whom we received in Baptism, remains with us. He guides us, strengthens us, and leads us to the Truth.
Jesus invites us today to remain in His Love, and we do this by keeping His Commandments. If we live in this way, we can be confident in His Promise: “Whoever loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and reveal Myself to him.” Remember that Jesus revealed His Divine Power on Mount Tabor to the three Apostles who were closest to Him: Peter, James, and John.
Let us renew our commitment to Christ today. Let us remain firm in His Love, deepen our prayer, and bear witness to His Presence in the world.
And let us never forget: We Are Never Alone. Jesus is with us through His Holy Spirit, now and always.
Happy Mother’s Day, and may God bless you all. Amen.
Fr. Luis Segura, msc
6th Sunday of Easter – Cycle A 2026
I'd like to begin by wishing all mothers a grace-filled day. Today we honor all mothers, grandmothers, great-grandmothers, and mothers-to-be. We remember also all those mothers who have gone before us. Of course, we honor Mary the mother of Jesus. We ask that she pray for us and watch over us.
My friends, our Gospel today is a continuation of last week’s Gospel with the Last Supper Discourse. Jesus continues to prepare His disciples for His departure from this world and His promise to send the Holy Spirit, which we will celebrate on Pentecost Sunday, May 24th.
As mentioned last week, the disciples were anxious and were feeling despondent. Today Jesus continued to reassure them: “I will not leave you orphans. I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate to be with you always, the Spirit of truth.”
So, the next two Sundays are about the Holy Spirit, our Advocate, who will stand beside us, support us, and speak on our behalf.
Next Sunday, May 17th we celebrate the Ascension of the Lord. Just before he ascended to Heaven, Jesus told his disciples to stay and wait and pray for the Holy Spirit. We cannot do better than that – to pray for the enlightenment and Wisdom, the gift of the Holy Spirit. That's what it is, a gift, freely given by God because we are loved by God.
The following Sunday on May 24th we celebrate Pentecost, the coming of the Holy Spirit. Saint John Paul II called Pentecost “The Birth of the Church."
My friends, in addition to the Holy Spirit or Advocate, the Evangelist John highlights Love in today’s Gospel. In the very first verse, Jesus said to his disciples: “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.”
John stresses the necessity of obedience, which is the only proof of love. For John, love is the basis of everything. God loves Jesus; Jesus loves God; God loves humanity; Jesus loves humanity; humanity loves God through Jesus; human beings love each other. Heaven and earth and humanity are all bound together by the bond of love.
Near the end of our Gospel, Jesus said: “Whoever observes my commandments is the one who loves me.” Being obedient to the Commandments of Christ Jesus is not an imposition or annoyance. Rather, if love is present, obedience is present as well. Jesus only gave us Two Great Commandments: Love God and Love one Another. These Two Commandments encompass all of God’s Commandments.
When John the Evangelist was an old man in Ephesus, people would ask him what was Jesus’ most important teaching. John would say, “Little children, love one another. That’s all there is.”
“Before you speak of peace, you must first have it in your heart.” –Francis of Assisi
“Antes de hablar de paz, primero debes tenerla en tu corazón”. –Francisco de Asís
