We Catholics consider yesterday’s Feast of Pentecost the “birth” of the Church, so today (Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church), Mary’s “motherhood” is not some vague devotion, but a real dimension of Church life.
Nosotros, los católicos, consideramos la Fiesta de ayer, Pentecostés, como el «nacimiento» de la Iglesia; por ello, hoy (Memoria de la Bienaventurada Virgen María, Madre de la Iglesia), la «maternidad» de María no es pura devoción, sino una dimensión real de la vida de la Iglesia.
In our first reading, St. Peter thunders, “Clothe yourselves in heartfelt humility!”
En nuestra primera lectura, San Pedro exclama con fuerza: «Que en su trato mutuo la humildad esté siempre presente».
"Let it be done unto me according to your word."
«…cúmplase en mí lo que me has dicho».
Fish are caught against their will and violently pulled from the sea. People are caught by uncovering the deep desires of their hearts.
Lately, however, I am drawn to sacred memories of the Incarnation that pull me deeper.
While the origin of the word “repent” has to do with regret or penance, it also could mean to re-think.
These days, God continues to send prophets into our midst. Today, I will be intentional about what is important in my life. Priority.