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THE
RIO GRANDE CATHOLIC
Vol. 30, No. 8 Celebrating 30 Years serving the Diocese of El Paso August 2021
Bishop Seitz Ordains 17 Men to the Permanent Diaconate
By Fernie Ceniceros
Editor, Rio Grande Catholic
Bishop Mark Seitz ordianed
17 men to the Permanent
Diaconate for the Diocese of
El Paso at St. Mark Catholic
Church on August 6th.
The Diocese had been form-
ing the 17 men for the perma-
nent diaconate over the last 5
years. Along with ordination to
the permanent diaconate, these
men will be receiving a Mas-
ters in Ministry studies from
either St. Mary’s Seminary in
conjunction with St. Thomas
Seminary, both located his
Houston, Texas. These men all
received their formation via
long distance learning.
The original cadre of men
that began formation to the
permanent diaconate 5 years
ago included an 18th member.
Retired Lt. Ruben Flores, for-
mer EPFD chaplain and deacon
candidate who passed with
COVID-19 in January of this
year. His wife will have a place
along with the other 17 men in
honor of what would have been
his diaconate ordination. The Newly Ordained Permanent Deacons are: Daniel Bejarano, Luis Alberto Buena, Julio Cesar Diaz, Ruben Jasso Gomez, Dagober-
“The Deacon candidates were to Gonzalez, Jose Marcos Gonzalez, Wade Stevens Horsch ,Oscar Marruffo Machuca, Arturo Rolando Medina, Victor Adolfo Rubio,
all in the middle of their last Andres Ruvalcaba, Lucio Alfonso Sandoval, Luis Angel Santos, Alfredo Lorenzo Solano, Karl Andrew Twichell, Carlos Omar Viesca,
formal retreat when they heard Rudy Ochoa Villegas. Photo by Al Baeza
the news about Ruben Flores’
passing from COVID-19,” Dea-
con Jesus Cardenas, Director of
the Permanent Diaconate said.
“The candidates all decided that El Obispo Seitz Ordena A 17 Hombres Al Diaconado Permanente
as a group they wanted to honor
Por Fernie Ceniceros as. Todos estos hombres recibi- fallecimiento de Rubén Flores y sus familias y esperamos ten-
Lt. Flores with a place right
Editor, Rio Grande Catholic eron su formación a distancia. de COVID-19”, dijo el diácono erlos como ministros en nuestra
along side them during this
ordination,” he added. El cuadro original de hombres Jesús Cárdenas, Director del Di- diócesis”, concluyó.
El Obispo Mark Seitz ordianó que comenzó la formación para aconado Permanente. “Todos los Los diáconos permanentes
Deacon Cardenas expressed
a 17 hombres al Diaconado Per- el diaconado permanente hace 5 candidatos decidieron que como recién ordenados son:
his joy at being able to add 17
manente para la Diócesis de El años incluyó un miembro número grupo querían honrar al teniente Daniel Bejarano, Luis Al-
more men to the permanent
Paso en la Iglesia Católica de San 18. El teniente retirado Rubén Flores con un lugar junto a ellos berto Buena, Julio César Díaz,
diaconate.
Marcos el 6 de agosto. Flores, ex capellán del EPFD y durante esta ordenación”, añadió. Rubén Jasso Gómez, Dagoberto
“These men have been work-
La diócesis ha estado formando candidato a diácono que pasó con El diácono Cárdenas expresó González, José Marcos González,
ing hard during the last 5 years
a los 17 hombres para el diaco- el COVID-19 en enero de este su alegría por poder añadir 17 Wade Stevens Horsch ,Oscar
to get to reach the summit of
nado permanente durante los año, junto con su esposa, tendrá hombres más al diaconado per- Marruffo Machuca, Arturo
their formation through ordina-
últimos 5 años. Junto con la orde- un lugar junto a los otros 17 hom- manente. Rolando Medina, Víctor Ad-
tion,” he said. “Its an exciting
nación al diaconado permanente, bres en honor a lo que hubiera “Estos hombres han estado olfo Rubio, Andrés Ruvalcaba,
time for them and their families
estos hombres recibirán una sido su ordenación diaconal. trabajando duro durante los Lucio Alfonso Sandoval, Luis
and we look forward to having
maestría en estudios ministeriales “Los candidatos al diacona- últimos 5 años para llegar a la Ángel Santos, Alfredo Lorenzo
them as ministers in our dio-
en el Seminario de Santa María o do estaban todos en medio de cumbre de su formación a través Solano, Karl Andrew Twichell,
cese,” he ended.
en el Seminario de Santo Tomás, su último retiro formal cuando de la ordenación”, dijo. “Es un Carlos Omar Viesca, Rudy Ochoa
The Newly Ordained Perma-
ambos ubicados en Houston, Tex- se enteraron de la noticia del momento emocionante para ellos Villegas.
nent Deacons are:
Daniel Bejarano, Luis Alberto
INSIDE:
Buena, Julio Cesar Diaz, Ru-
ben Jasso Gomez, Dagoberto
Gonzalez, Jose Marcos Gon-
zalez, Wade Stevens Horsch
,Oscar Marruffo Machuca, Page 3: Bishop Seitz - Vaccination Essential to Catholic Ministry
Arturo Rolando Medina,
Victor Adolfo Rubio, Andres Page 4: Franciscan Frairs Celebrate 30 Year Service To El Paso
Ruvalcaba, Lucio Alfonso
Sandoval, Luis Angel Santos,
Page: 5 Annointing Not Just For Dying But For All Who Are Sick
Alfredo Lorenzo Solano, Karl Page 10: Office of Religious Formation
Andrew Twichell, Carlos
Omar Viesca, Rudy Ochoa Page 11: Foundation of Faith Event Announced
Villegas
2 - The Rio Grande Catholic Editor’s Column August 2021
EDITOR’S COLUMN
You are an Expert in Prayer
I
was recently watching a docu- that, I know for sure that I am learned this fact over the last few simply because they have enough
mentary with my wife about most certainly not an expert in weeks, I would feel a sense of courage to say, “I can learn
Paul McCartney on Hulu. Of drumming. I am not selling my- accomplishment in my life know- more.” So the conclusion here is
the many interviews I’ve seen of self short here. However, I will ing that I have become an expert simple, like many of you, I can
Paul McCartney, he surprised me respond with this answer; Do you in praying to our Lord. But the confidently say, I am an expert
with a small tidbit of information know how many amazing drum- reality is much the same as my in prayer….. and annoying my
while talking with his host inter- mers there are? Maybe I am an reaction to learning. I have spent teachers with my drum tapping
viewer, legendary rock producer expert in listening to drummers, 10,000 hours drum practicing. and beatboxing.
Rick Rubin. In regards to song- Now that I am confident in. There are so many people out I leave you with this quote
writing, McCartney mentions the So, contemplating becoming an there better at prayer than I am; from St. Augustine, A Doctor
concept that becoming an expert Fernie Ceniceros expert after 10,000 hours of prac- we don’t need to look further of the Church. “You have made
in something requires 10,000 tice got my noggin thinking. I’m than the saints. My feeling is us for yourself, O Lord, and our
hours of practice. That piqued my beatboxing drum cadences with sure you see where this is going. always this; I have so much to hearts are restless until they rest
interest; it made me wonder, have my mouth. I am sure my teachers The question - was I am expert learn. in you.” St. Augustine was an
I spent 10,000 hours honing my didn’t appreciate me doing that. in prayer? Having learned that But that’s just it in saying I expert in prayer. So when you
skills on one thing in my life? So the ultimate question; Did 1.141553 years makes someone have so much more to learn from find yourself concerned with your
The answer quite honestly I spend 10,000 hours at drum an expert, I suppose the logical those before me, is what forces prayer life, rest easy knowing that
is I wasn’t sure. When I was a practice? I had to look it up to be conclusion is yes, I am an expert me to reevaluate what my prayer you are an expert as well, and to
teenager growing up, I know I sure. in prayer. I have most certainly life is at any given moment. I be one, we have to continue to
spent hours on hours practicing As it turns out, 10,000 hours is spent the majority of my 43 years am almost sure that all experts challenge ourselves to be better
drums. Any chance I got, I tapped just a little over a year, 1.141553 in prayer. in something are never truly and that the Lord is always listen-
away. If I wasn’t tapping, I was years to be exact. Having learned I wish I could say that having satisfied with their expertise, ing and always calling us to Him.
Eres un Experto en Oracion
H
ace poco estuve viendo que me preceden, es lo que me
con mi mujer un docu- obliga a reevaluar lo que es mi
mental sobre Paul Mc- vida de oración en cada mo-
Cartney en Hulu. De las muchas mento. Estoy casi seguro de que
entrevistas que he visto de Paul todos los expertos en algo nunca
McCartney, me sorprendió con están verdaderamente satisfechos
una pequeña información mien- con su experiencia, simplemente
tras hablaba con su entrevistador porque tienen el valor suficiente
anfitrión, el legendario productor para decir: “Puedo aprender
de rock Rick Rubin. En lo que más”. Así que la conclusión aquí
respecta a la composición de es simple, al igual que muchos
canciones, McCartney menciona de ustedes, puedo decir con
el concepto de que convertirse confianza, que soy un experto
en un experto en algo requiere en la oración..... y que molesto a
10.000 horas de práctica. Eso mis profesores con mis golpes de
despertó mi interés; me hizo tambor y beatboxing.
preguntarme, ¿he pasado 10.000 Os dejo con esta cita de San
horas perfeccionando mis habili- Agustín, un doctor de la iglesia.
dades en una cosa en mi vida? “Nos has hecho para ti, Señor,
La respuesta, sinceramente, es y nuestro corazón está inqui-
que no estaba seguro. Cuando poco más de un año, 1,141553 después de 10.000 horas de prác- tiría una sensación de logro en eto hasta que descanse en ti”.
era adolescente, sé que pasaba años para ser exactos. Una vez tica me hizo pensar. Estoy seguro mi vida sabiendo que me he San Agustín era un experto en
horas y horas practicando con que he averiguado eso, sé con de que ves a dónde va esto. La convertido en un experto en orar oración. Así que cuando te en-
la batería. Siempre que podía, certeza que no soy un experto pregunta - ¿era yo un experto en a nuestro Señor. Pero la realidad cuentres preocupado por tu vida
tocaba. Si no estaba tocando, en tocar la batería. No me estoy la oración? Habiendo aprendido es muy parecida a mi reacción de oración, descansa tranquilo
estaba haciendo beatboxing con vendiendo mal. Sin embargo, que 1,141553 años convierten a al aprender. He pasado 10.000 sabiendo que tú también eres un
la boca. Estoy seguro de que mis responderé con esta respuesta: alguien en un experto, supongo horas practicando con el tambor. experto, y para serlo, tenemos
profesores no apreciaban que ¿Sabe usted cuántos bateristas que la conclusión lógica es que Hay mucha gente por ahí mejor que seguir desafiándonos a ser
hiciera eso. Así que la pregunta increíbles hay? Tal vez sea un sí, soy un experto en oración. que yo en la oración; no hace mejores y que el Señor siempre
definitiva: ¿pasé 10.000 horas experto en escuchar a los bater- Ciertamente, he pasado la mayor falta mirar más allá de los santos. nos está escuchando y llamando
practicando con la batería? Tuve istas, ahora que estoy seguro de parte de mis 43 años rezando. Mi sensación es siempre la sigui- hacia Él.
que buscarlo para estar seguro. ello. Me gustaría poder decir que ente: tengo mucho que aprender.
Resulta que 10.000 horas son Así que, contemplar la posibil- habiendo aprendido este hecho Pero es que decir que tengo
idad de convertirse en un experto en las últimas semanas, sen- mucho más que aprender de los
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The Rio Grande Catholic Bishop’s Column August 2021 - 3
INSEITZ INTO THE FAITH
Vaccination Is Essential to Catholic Ministry
T
his is an important time death from the Delta variant. 1. Those who serve the
to speak to you direct- Exercising my responsibility Catholic community have,
ly about our Church’s as your bishop, I have during this by the nature of their service,
response during the current stage past year listened to the experts close interaction with many
of the Covid-19 Pandemic. and, in consultations with our others. The Church has a
Especially concerning at this priests and other leaders, I have responsibility to do all in its
time is the resurgence of this prayerfully considered the appro- power to keep others safe. I
terrible virus in the form of the priate protocols for the Church. could not live with myself if
Delta variant. If the Delta variant My guiding principle has always I did not do all in my power
affects El Paso County and the been that which guided Jesus to assure that the Church’s
other counties making up the Di- in his ministry: He was always ministry does not place others
ocese, we can expect to hear that focused on the well-being of the at risk. Bishop Mark J. Seitz
hospitals will again be filled with human beings he came to serve. 2. Those who work and
those who are suffering from the He healed and fed them. He perform ministries in a special yet available to them. However, tives in order to serve in the
virus and that more people have taught that love of neighbor is way represent the Church. I am requiring those who are Church — out of love for God
died. second only to love of God and We need to lead by example. unvaccinated (aged 3 or higher) and charity for the people they
It doesn’t take an epidemiolo- is, in fact, inseparable from the Vaccines and, particularly, to wear a face mask for their own serve. Refusing to serve because
gist to know that the areas with love of God. Covid vaccines have saved and protection and the protections of of disagreeing with a protocol is
the highest levels of infections For the sake our brothers and are saving thousands of lives. those in close contact with them. a sad commentary on one’s level
and deaths are also those places sisters, I am requiring all those We have a responsibility as I am also monitoring the current of commitment to the Body of
with the lowest numbers of those who are employed by the Church Catholic Christians to act on situation so that if dangerous new Christ.
vaccinated. Reliable reports indi- and all those who perform behalf of the common good variants continue to spread in our Let us rejoice that Jesus gave
cate that more than 90% of those Church ministries including, but and not just for ourselves as community, I may have to return us the Church and come together
hospitalized with Covid-19 and not limited to, catechists and individuals. to some former restrictions. in unity of belief and action in
the Delta variant are unvaccinat- Eucharistic ministers to be vacci- I am not requiring those who No one has a right to work these challenging times, trusting
ed. Those who have chosen not nated. Those who cannot be vac- come to Mass or most other for the Church or to carry out a that Lord and His Holy Spirit
to be vaccinated due to the fear cinated due to particular health events at Church to be vaccinat- particular ministry. Yet, I would will guide us.
of side effects must now recog- issues may seek an exemption. ed, in part because that would certainly hope that Church
nize that the risk of side effects There are two primary reasons exclude most children at this workers and ministers are willing
pales in comparison to the risk of for this requirement: point, since the vaccine is not to follow these prudent direc-
La Vacunación Es Esencial Para El Ministerio Católico
E
ste es un momento dido no vacunarse por miedo a que desempeñan ministerios y, en particular, las vacunas volver a algunas restricciones
importante para hablar- los efectos secundarios deben eclesiásticos, incluidos, entre COVID han salvado y están anteriores.
les directamente sobre reconocer ahora que el riesgo otros, los catequistas y los min- salvando miles de vidas. Nadie tiene derecho a trabajar
la respuesta de nuestra Iglesia de efectos secundarios palidece istros de la Eucaristía. Aquellos Tenemos la responsabilidad para la Iglesia o a desempeñar
durante la etapa actual de la en comparación con el riesgo que no puedan ser vacunados como cristianos católicos un determinado ministerio. Sin
pandemia de Covid-19. de muerte por la variante Delta. debido a problemas de salud de actuar en nombre del embargo, ciertamente espero
Especialmente preocupante Ejerciendo mi responsabili- particulares pueden solicitar bien común y no sólo para que los trabajadores y ministros
en este momento es el resur- dad como su Obispo, durante una exención. Hay dos razones nosotros mismos como indi- de la Iglesia estén dispuestos a
gimiento de este terrible virus este último año he escuchado a principales para este requisito: viduos. seguir estas prudentes direc-
en la forma de la variante Delta. los expertos y, en consulta con 1. Quienes sirven a la co- No estoy exigiendo que los trices para servir en la Iglesia,
Si la variante Delta afecta al nuestros sacerdotes y otros líde- munidad católica tienen, por que vienen a la misa o a la por amor a Dios y por caridad
condado de El Paso y a los res, he considerado en oración la naturaleza de su servicio, mayoría de los otros eventos hacia las personas a las que sir-
demás condados que conforman los protocolos apropiados para una estrecha interacción con en la Iglesia sean vacunados, ven. Negarse a servir por no es-
la Diócesis, podemos esperar la Iglesia. Mi principio rector muchas otras personas. La en parte porque eso excluiría a tar de acuerdo con un protocolo
escuchar que los hospitales se ha sido siempre el que guió a Iglesia tiene la responsabili- la mayoría de los niños en este es un triste comentario sobre
llenarán de nuevo de personas Jesús en su ministerio: Siempre dad de hacer todo lo que esté momento, ya que la vacuna aún el nivel de compromiso de uno
que padecen el virus y que más se centró en el bienestar de los en su mano para mantener a no está disponible para ellos. con el Cuerpo de Cristo.
personas han muerto. seres humanos a los que vino a los demás a salvo. No podría Sin embargo, estoy exigiendo Alegrémonos de que Jesús
No hace falta ser epidemiólo- servir. Los curó y los alimentó. vivir conmigo mismo si no a los que no están vacunados nos haya dado la Iglesia y
go para saber que las zonas Enseñó que el amor al prójimo hiciera todo lo que está en (de 3 años o más) que lleven unámonos en unidad de creen-
con mayores niveles de infec- es el segundo en importancia mi mano para asegurar que una mascarilla para su propia cia y acción en estos tiempos
ciones y muertes son también después del amor a Dios y es, el ministerio de la Iglesia no protección y la de los que están difíciles, confiando en que el
los lugares con menor número de hecho, inseparable del amor pone a otros en peligro. en contacto con ellos. También Señor y su Espíritu Santo nos
de vacunados. Informes fiables a Dios. 2. Los que trabajan y estoy vigilando la situación guiarán.
indican que más del 90% de los Por el bien de nuestros her- ejercen ministerios de manera actual, de modo que si las nue-
hospitalizados con Covid-19 manos y hermanas, exijo que especial representan a la vas variantes peligrosas siguen
y la variante Delta no están se vacunen todos los emplea- Iglesia. Tenemos que predicar propagándose en nuestra comu-
vacunados. Los que han deci- dos de la Iglesia y todos los con el ejemplo. Las vacunas nidad, es posible que tenga que
4 - The Rio Grande Catholic August 2021
LIVING THE LITURGY
Anointing A Sacrament For All The Sick, Not Just The Dying
received the sacrament’s heal-ing
grace and spiritual comfort.
To be sure, before the Second
Vatican Council, the sacrament
was limited to the dying, and was
called “extreme unction,” or a per-
son’s “last anointing.” However,
the council sought to make it more
Fr. Michael Lewis, STL
widely available. As the rite ex-
plains, “Those who are seriously
Though the celebration of many ill need the special help of God’s
sacraments had to be delayed or grace in this time of anxiety, lest
cancelled out-right during the they be broken in spirit and, under
pandemic, I found in fact that I the pressure of temptation, per-
celebrated one sacrament far more haps weakened in their faith. This
frequently — the sacrament of is why, through the sacrament
anointing of the sick. One of the of anointing, Christ strengthens
two sacraments of healing, it calls the faithful who are afflicted by
forth the grace of the Holy Spirit illness, providing them with the
to strengthen a sick person, help strongest means of support.”
them endure their illness, forgive The sacrament today is celebrat-
their sins, and save them through ed in the same way the apostles
faith. It is the powerful means did (see James 5:14–15) — with
by which the Church continues the laying on of hands, the offer-
Christ’s mission and example of ing of a prayer of faith, and the
healing the af-flicted. anoint-ing of the body with the oil
Though available to any- of the sick. It can be celebrated sacrament and its associated a plenary indulgence, or the full (915) 834-9006. Though families
one whose health is “seriously in a hospital, in a church, or even prayers. remission of any punishment that can always call their parish, they
impaired by sickness or old age,” in a person’s home. Recipients Though anointing is no longer a dying person may have incurred can also call this one number to
many Catholics confuse this are often newly diagnosed with a reserved only for the dying, it does due to the sins they committed. obtain pastoral care for their sick
sacrament of healing with the serious illness, newly admitted to make up part of the collection Often, another prayer is added, loved one anywhere in El Paso
“last rites” reserved for the dying. the hospital, or about to undergo of rituals and prayers commonly the Commendation of the Dying, County. Priests are generous
This misunderstanding, however, surgery. known as “last rites,” but more where the soul of the person is en- with their availability, but are not
often deprives a non-terminally The sacrament is not intended, properly called “pastoral care trusted to the loving and merciful always free to respond immediate-
ill person of receiving spiritual however, to ward off illness or for the dying.” In addition to the care of God. ly. That is why we highly encour-
help and support in their moment as protection for those who are sacrament of anointing of the sick, The pandemic revealed the dif- age families not to wait until the
of need. In other cases, priests are generally healthy. Similarly, it is a person who is able receives their ficulty that many family members moment of death to call. We must
not contacted to administer the not a substitute for medical care, last Communion, here called vi- had in locating a priest to anoint give God the opportunity to be-
sacrament until the last moment, nor a cure-all. Rather, it provides aticum, or “food for the journey.” their sick loved one, and the dio- stow his healing grace through the
which all too frequently results “pastoral care” to the sick, which The priest also prays the apostolic cese has responded by establishing sacrament, the grace that helps,
in a person dying before having is indeed another name for the pardon, a blessing which grants the new Pastoral Care Hotline: strengthens and saves.
La Unción Es Un Sacramento Para Todos Enfermos, No Sólo Para Moribundos
Aunque la celebración de ter-minal de recibir ayuda y apoyo sacramen-to de la unción, les da “cuidado pasto-ral” a los enfer- misericordioso de Dios.
muchos sacramentos tuvo que ser espiritual en su momento de fuerzas a los fieles afligidos por mos, que es de hecho otro nombre La pandemia puso de manifiesto
retrasada o cancela-da durante la necesidad. En otros casos, no se la enfermedad, por medio de una para el sacramento y sus oraciones la dificultad que tenían muchos
pandemia, descubrí que, de hecho, contacta con los sacerdotes para ayuda solidísima”. asociadas. familiares para localizar a un
celebraba un sacramento con que administren el sacramento El sacramento se celebra hoy de Aunque la unción ya no está sacerdote que ungiera a su ser
mucha más frecuencia: el de la hasta el último momento, lo que la misma manera que lo hacían los reservada sólo a los moribun- querido enfermo, y la diócesis
unción de los enfermos. Es uno de con demasiada frecuencia hace apóstoles (véase Santiago 5:14- dos, forma parte del conjunto de ha re-spondido estableciendo la
los dos sacramen-tos de curación, que la persona muera antes de 15): con la imposición de manos, rituales y oraciones comúnmente nueva línea directa de cuidado
que invoca la gracia del Espíritu haber recibido la gracia curativa y el ofrecimiento de una oración conocidos como “extremaunción”, pastoral: (915) 834-9006. Aun-
Santo para fortalecer a la persona el consuelo espiritual del sacra- de fe y la unción del cuerpo con pero más propiamente llamados que las familias siempre pueden
enferma, ayudarla a soportar su mento. el óleo de los enfermos. Puede “cuidado pastoral de los moribun- llamar a su parroquia, también
enfermedad, perdonar sus pecados Ciertamente, antes del Concil- celebrarse en un hospital, en una dos”. Además del sac-ramento de pueden llamar a este número para
y salvarla por la fe. Es el poder- io Vaticano II, el sacramento se iglesia o incluso en el hogar de la unción de los enfermos, la per- obtener cuidado pastoral para su
oso medio por el que la Iglesia limitaba a los moribundos, y se una persona. Los destinatarios sona que puede recibir la última ser querido enfermo en cualquier
continúa la misión y el ejemplo de llamaba “extremaunción” porque suelen ser personas a las que se les co-munión, aquí llamada “viáti- parte del Condado de El Paso. Los
Cris-to de curar a los afligidos. era la última unción de una perso- ha diagnosticado una enfermedad co”, o “alimento para el camino”. sacerdotes son generosos con su
Aunque está disponible para na. Sin embargo, el concilio trató grave, que acaban de ingresar El sacerdote reza también la disponibilidad, pero no siempre
cualquier persona cuya salud esté de hacerlo más accesible. Como en el hospital o que van a ser indulgencia plenaria en artículo están libres para responder inme-
“seriamente comprometida por explica el rito, “Los que están operadas. de muerte, que otorga la remisión diatamente. Por eso animamos a
la enfermedad o por la vejez”, gravemente enfermos necesitan Sin embargo, el sacramento no total de cualquier pena en la que las familias a no esperar hasta el
muchos católicos confunden este una ayuda especial de Dios en está destinado a evitar la enfer- haya incurrido el moribundo por momento de la muerte para llamar.
sacramento de la curación con la este tiempo de ansiedad, para que medad ni a proteger a quienes los pecados que haya co-metido. Debemos dar a Dios la oportuni-
“extremaunción” reservada a los su espíritu no se quebrante y para están generalmente sanos. Del A menudo se añade otra oración, dad de otorgar su gracia sanadora
moribundos. Este malentendido, que, bajo el peso de la tentación, mismo modo, no es un sustituto la recomendación del alma, en a través del sacramento, la gracia
sin embargo, priva a menudo a no se debilite en la fe. Por eso de la atención médica, ni una cura la que se encomienda el alma de que ayuda, fortalece y salva.
una persona no enferma en fase precisamente, Cristo, mediante el para todo. Más bien proporciona la persona al cuidado amoroso y
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Conventual Franciscans Celebrate 30 Years in El Paso
By Fernie Ceniceros
Editor, Rio Grande Catholic
The Order of Conventual
Franciscan Friars celebrated 30
years of service to the Diocese of
El Paso with several events held
on July 30th.
Around 30 plus friars were in
attendance for the events held on
July 30th. The visiting friars had
an opportunity to visit all three
missions in the El Paso Lower
Valley during their visit.
“We had a bus that took them
out to the missions, so that they
had a physical representation
of the history of the Southwest,
especially the missions here in El
Paso,” Fr. Miguel Briseño, Pastor
of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel said.
“So we went to San Elizario
Mission, The Socorro Mission
and ee also stopped at the Tigua
cultural center.” He added. “We
ended the tour with, a visual ex-
planation of the Ysleta Mission
and how we fit into the El Paso
region.
The Order of Conventual Franciscan Friars celebrated 30 years of service to the Diocese of El Paso with several events held on July 30th.
Following the tour, the visiting
Around 30 plus friars were in attendance for the events held on July 30th. The visiting friars had an opportunity to visit all three missions in
friars all gathered for lunch
the El Paso Lower Valley during their visit. Photo by Al Baeza
where the friary on the property
of Mt. Carmel Parish, was reded-
icated to the honor of St. Kateri
Tekakwitha.
“The friars have ministered
to the People of God in diverse
ministries: (i.e., parish, universi- “So, we choose to dedicate past and moving forward with Lopez, and Friar Jaime Zaragoza. Franciscans,” Fr. Briseño said.
ty, tribunal, vocation), and from our friary to St. Kateri Tekak- hope, knowing all our scars will All three men are home grown to “It was a great weekend in which
the very beginning, ministered to witha by renaming our friary be healed as well,” he added. the El Paso/Las Cruces region. we had much to celebrate, and
the Tigua People, a ministry to in her honor and by building a A Mass was also held in which “It was very important to have we wanted to share it with the
the Native Americans who had sacred space where she and our 3 men professed their solemn the families of these three men people we have saved for the last
built up and worshiped in the beloved who died of the COVID vows to the Order of Conventual be present for this great event in 30 years,” he ended.
Mission of San Antonio since pandemic will be honored. We Franciscans. The three men are which they will dedicate the rest
1682,” Fr. Miguel Briseño said. choose to act by honoring our Friair Alberto Bravo, Friar Pedro of their lives to the Conventual
Los Franciscanos Conventuales Celebran 30 Años En El Paso
Por Fernie Ceniceros y desde el principio, ministraron
Editor, Rio Grande Catholic al Pueblo Tigua, un ministerio
para los nativos americanos que
La Orden de Frailes Francis- habían construido y adorado en
canos Conventuales celebró 30 la Misión de San Antonio desde
años de servicio a la Diócesis 1682,” dijo el Padre Miguel
de El Paso con varios eventos Briseño.
realizados el 30 de julio. “Por ello, elegimos dedi-
Alrededor de 30 frailes asist- car nuestro convento a Santa
ieron a los eventos celebrados el Kateri Tekakwitha, rebautizando
30 de julio. Los frailes visitantes nuestro convento en su honor y
tuvieron la oportunidad de visitar construyendo un espacio sagrado
las tres misiones del Valle Bajo en el que se honrará a ella y
de El Paso durante su visita. a nuestros seres queridos que
“Tuvimos un autobús que los murieron por la pandemia del
llevó a las misiones, para que COVID. Elegimos actuar hon-
tuvieran una representación rando nuestro pasado y avanzan-
física de la historia del suroeste, do con esperanza. Sabiendo que
especialmente de las misiones todas nuestras cicatrices también
aquí en El Paso”, dijo el pa- serán curadas”, añadió.
dre Miguel Briseño, párroco También se celebró una misa
de Nuestra Señora del Monte en la que tres hombres profesa-
Carmelo. “Así que fuimos a la ron sus votos solemnes a la Or-
Misión de San Elizario, a la Mis- den de los Franciscanos Conven-
ión del Socorro y también nos tuales. Los tres hombres son Fray
detuvimos en el centro cultural Alberto Bravo, Fray Pedro López
de Tigua”. Añadió. “Terminamos y Fray Jaime Zaragoza. Los tres
el recorrido con, una explicación hombres son locales de la región
visual de la Misión de Ysleta y de El Paso/Las Cruces.
cómo encajamos en la región de “Fue muy importante que las
El Paso”. familias de estos tres hombres
Después del recorrido, los estuvieran presentes en este gran
frailes visitantes se reunieron evento en el que dedicarán el
para almorzar, donde el convento resto de sus vidas a los francisca-
en la propiedad de la Parroquia nos conventuales”, dijo el padre
del Monte Carmelo, fue reded- Briseño. “Fue un gran fin de
icada en honor a Santa Kateri semana en el que tuvimos mucho
Tekakwitha. que celebrar, y quisimos compar-
“Los frailes han servido al tirlo con las personas que hemos Se celebró una misa en la que tres hombres profesaron sus votos solemnes a la Orden de los Franciscanos
Pueblo de Dios en diversos salvado durante los últimos 30 Conventuales. Los tres hombres son Fray Alberto Bravo, Fray Pedro López y Fray Jaime Zaragoza. Los
ministerios: (i.e., parroquia, años”, finalizó. tres hombres son locales de la región de El Paso/Las Cruces.. Foto por Al Baeza
universidad, tribunal, vocación),
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by Karina Sandoval in the ministries you are already ters. Visit www.tepeyacinstitute.
Stewardship Coordinator a part of, attend a retreat, and com to learn more about forma-
renew your involvement in small tion programs, workshops, and
“The harvest is abundant but communities. retreats in English and Spanish,
the laborers are few; so ask the Volunteers, ministers, and or call at (915) 872-8420.
Master of the harvest to send prayer warriors can offer hope, It’s important to note that
out laborers for his harvest.” especially following many anyone involved with direct ser-
— Matthew 9:37-38 Now that months of social isolation during vice at the parish must be fully
parishes are open, there are many the pandemic. When you are vaccinated for your own safety
ways you can serve your church. engaged in ministry and parish and to protect the people around
Bishop Mark Seitz recently life, and use your God-given you. If you haven’t received your
announced the loosening of pan- gifts to serve, you bring the vaccine, visit www.epcovidvac-
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Mass effective August 1. The many ways you can serve life of Stewardship and building
If you are able to attend Mass include singing in the choir, society, ladies guild, Knights of ministries. Become a catechist, a Stewardship parish, contact
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Ser Santos
Por Karina Sandoval Si es posible que puedas asistir ministerio y en la vida parroquial grupo de jóvenes y jóvenes adul- Es importante notar que cual-
Stewardship Coordinator a Misa en persona, considera e usar tus talentos, te da la opor- tos o participar en los ministerios quier persona que este involu-
unirte de nuevo a tu comuni- tunidad de brindar a los demás el familiares. Aprender sobre el crada en los ministerios parro-
Y dijo a sus discípulos: «La dad parroquial, pregunta en tu rostro de Cristo y aparte te dirige catecismo de la Iglesia y en- quiales, debe de estar totalmente
cosecha es abundante, pero los parroquia sobre los ministerios al camino de la santidad. señarlo a niños y jóvenes en los vacunado(a) para su seguridad
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que envíe trabajadores a recoger ya te encuentras, también puedes llevando la Eucaristía a los misa como ministro de Eucaristía tu vacuna, visita la página web
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Ahora que las parroquias están participación en las pequeñas oración, o ministerio de hospital- El Instituto Tepeyac continúa (915) 212-6843.
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Seitz anuncio recientemente la ofrecer esperanza, especialmente con las Hijas Católicas, trabajar aprender sobre programas de dad, contacta a Karina Sandoval,
dispensa de obligación de asistir después de tantos meses de por la paz y la justicia con los formación, talleres, y retiros en Coordinadora en Corresponsab-
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de Agosto. demia. El estar involucrado en el el proyecto Gabriel, unirte a un (915) 872-8420. cese.org o al (915) 872-8412.
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religious, or any minister of the church, to contact the Victim’s Assitance Coordinator, Mrs. Susan
Martinez LCSW, at (915) 872-8465 or the Office of the Chancery, (915) 872-8407. The Church desires
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FATHER! the healing of anyone that has been harmed.
La diócesis ofrece asistencia a las víctimas de abusos sexuales
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SIDEWALK JESUS
Don’t Be A Stinker
protector.
So, why, on this day, with
a “double-dog-dare” gauntlet
tossed at his feet, did our son
refuse the easy contest of who
could better leap over the cages
of skunks? He later told us that
he was brave, but he wasn’t
Janet M. Crowe stupid. The more the group of
chanting children yelled taunts
about his courage, the more he
“Hey! A skunk just ran across realized that it wasn’t a smart
our front porch!” thing to do. He admitted that he
That was the surprise and our felt it would be difficult to live
exclamation on the first morn- with the ridiculing comments,
ing after the recent installation but he also wasn’t sure he want-
of one of those new doorbell ed to contend with the very real
cameras at our house. Luckily, possibility of coming out on the
we had muted the sound during stinky side of the contest.
the night, or our surprise would For the first time ever – if
have come at O-dark-hundred we don’t count the green bean
in the morning rather than when attempt – our daredevil son
we viewed the video after notic- of being somewhat fearless, odiferous evacuation from the of skunks and immediately listened to his guardian angel
ing the motion alert on our cell maybe even a bit of a daredev- classroom on the day the class sought out our son with a “dou- and walked away from a chal-
phones upon waking at a more il. Such a noted character flaw was preparing for the annual ble-dog-dare you” challenge. lenge and the often-disastrous
reasonable hour of the morning. might have resulted from the livestock and rodeo celebration The two boys were co-champs consequence of peer pressure.
However, a simple skunk attempted leap off the monkey by dressing up as cowboys and in the elementary recess activity Thankfully, it was the first of
sighting, it was not. As we con- bars toward the school roof to cowgirls and stomping around of jumping over tires at the many times in his life that he
tinued to watch the video, we retrieve a wayward ball, along the classroom in their boots. playground. Both boys could has been able to stand up for
saw another much larger animal with the bruised ribs that hap- Like the skunk and possible easily clear the largest of the what he believes and walk away
following the skunk at an easy pened during that unsuccessful Chupacabra that ran across our tires in an acrobatic leap with from the temptation to fit in
loping gait, not chasing, just endeavor. front porch in a friendly race plenty of air beneath their with the crowd.
following along. We wore out With such a reputation, it around the neighborhood, the wings, so to speak. So, why Every time I see or smell
our cell phone batteries trying was no wonder that children skunks and the school children should a simple jump over a a skunk, every time I pass a
to identify the skunk’s compan- easily coaxed him into engaging managed a friendly, if maybe a couple of stacked wire cages be portable classroom building,
ion. Stray dog? Coyote? Jave- in sometimes risky activities. bit standoffish, relationship – any threat to their courage? and, apparently, when I watch
lina? Fox? It seemed like none Combine that with a family of until that fateful day when the Of course, it must be stated doorbell video of skunks
of those fit the image on our skunks that took up residence humane traps captured some that our son rarely backed down trotting through neighborhoods
screens. I voted for Chupacabra underneath one of the portable members of the skunk family. from a challenge. In fact, the with friendly Chupacabras, I am
but very few agreed with me. classrooms at school. The skunk Now, to be fair, it really only time I can remember him reminded of the courage it takes
Anyway, after watching the family was usually very well wasn’t the children’s nor the declining a dare was the “I’ll to stand up to one’s friends and
video several (as in – it’s amaz- behaved and only mildly aro- skunks’ fault. After all, what bet you can’t eat all of your do the right and smart thing,
ing that we wasted that much matic if agitated by loud noises adult organization postpones green beans before I finish which sometimes means walk-
time on it) times, we got busy in the classroom above them. pickup of caged skunks on mine” attempt on his parents’ ing away from bad advice.
with our day. But a memory Actually, the skunks became the elementary school property near behalf to get some healthy With school beginning this
kept tickling the far corner of perfect method for the teach- classrooms full of rambunctious food in his active body. He was month, I pray that all of our
my brain. A skunk memory and er to quiet the children from children without expecting so well-known for his auda- children will remember that
our adventurous young son. becoming too rowdy in their disastrous results? ciousness that his godmother the stink of listening to peer
Years ago, while in elementa- activities. Immediate calm en- Of course, our son’s main embroidered a prayer for our pressure often takes a long and
ry school, our son had, unfortu- sued whenever she gave a quick competitor in all things daring son’s guardian angel who was uncomfortable time to wear off.
nately, acquired the reputation reminder of the abrupt and and foolhardy found the cages truly an overworked heavenly
What Young People Could Most Profit From Hearing About Marriage
new communities on the margins spective can be challenging. He underlined that the de- can commit to a common project,
through being a transformative We can be tempted, like many manding intellectual work and to a hopeful future with this man
teacher.... In other words, the bar commencement speakers, to mountains of scientific output or woman.” This is an import-
of anxiety is raised. The future invert the relative order of their were insignificant compared ant message for us to pass on to
is presented to these students as importance. In the face of unre- to what he deemed his “real younger generations, especially
a series of endless accomplish- lenting pressure to change the accomplishment” — the gift of as they commence post-univer-
ments that they must complete world, climb the career ladder, his family. After more than 50 sity life.
to be judged as worthy by their build a nest egg, acquire expen- years of marriage and raising In a sense, marriage and
Fr. Tad Pacholczyk alma mater..... No wonder stu- sive homes, and travel the globe, five children he signaled what raising a family are becoming
dents get drunk and hook up on we can easily convince ourselves authentic satisfaction and human revolutionary acts in today’s
weekends to escape the impend- that marriage and children are a fulfillment had come to look like world. They declare something
ing and seemingly impossible hindrance. for him. positive and hopeful about the
Young people today expe- responsibility of changing the But as we approach the end of The commitments we make future and push back against the
rience various pressures and very arc of human history before life, we can often see with great- and faithfully fulfill are a source fear and insecurity that plague
expectations that can make them they reach the age of thirty.” er clarity what matters most. of stability and strength, partic- our human condition. They
anxious. In a recent essay, Pro- He notes that marriage and I remember a chat I had with ularly against the backdrop of ground us in something beyond
fessor Timothy P. O’Malley, of family life are seldom part of my father as he was declining in life’s turbulence and uncertainty. the passing security of worldly
Notre Dame’s McGrath Institute what commencement speakers at health. He had had a long career While there are conflicts, bore- accomplishments and challenge
for Church Life, crisply de- Notre Dame and other institu- as an astrophysics professor at dom, trials, and other challenges, us to a higher and more enduring
scribes some of the over-the-top tions of higher education propose the University of Arizona. As the consequential adventure of goal.
pressures that graduating college to graduates. Students, he says, we were talking about colleges, marriage and family life offers a Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk,
students are likely to encounter are “told, sometimes quite ex- universities, and the world of fulfilling pathway toward human Ph.D. earned his doctorate in
in commencement addresses: plicitly, to bracket out marriage academia, I mentioned how im- flourishing. neuroscience from Yale and did
“Notre Dame students are told and family life for the sake of pressive his professional accom- O’Malley notes that this is a post-doctoral work at Harvard.
that their degree is not exclusive- their professional careers. And plishments had been, not only in narrative that young people are He is a priest of the diocese of
ly an accomplishment earned when the marriages and children teaching and research, but also in interested in: “They want to hear Fall River, MA, and serves as
through the completion of credit of prominent commencement authoring various notable books how to be happy, and they want the Director of Education at
hours but a pledge to change speakers are publicly raised on with titles like “Radio Galaxies,” this happiness not to be tied to The National Catholic Bioeth-
the world. They are charged by the commencement platform, “The Catastrophic Universe,” their accomplishments.” They ics Center in Philadelphia. See
a commencement speaker to go they are always considered a and “Radio Astrophysics.” want to be able to say, “I cannot www.ncbcenter.org and www.
cure cancer, secure a spot on the lesser accomplishment.” “Ah, the real achievement,” control every dimension of the fathertad.com.
Supreme Court, end political po- Putting our human accom- he retorted, “what really matters, future, but I can dwell with this
larization and corruption, and re- plishments into proper per- that would be the children.” person for the rest of my days. I
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VIDA DEL ESPIRITU
La Verdad Los Hará Libres
No escasean las personas que cia, sin ira y sin revanchismo,
hacen gala de decir siempre la es fruto y consecuencia de esa
verdad y de “cantarles las cuaren- sabiduría que emana de Jesús el
ta” a cualquiera. Son muchos los Emmanuel.
que consideran que la verdad es Gandhi, logro la independen-
crítica pura y dura e incluso solo cia de su país apoyado en dos
se mueven en esa verdad los que fundamentos: La no violencia y
Padre Wilson Cuevas se han puesto como insignia y la fuerza de la verdad. Acomodo
lema el ser “anti” todo, ser críticos el término “SATYAGRAHA”
con todo y jueces absolutos. Esos para sus protesta. “Satyagraha”
Nos gustan estas palabras. Hace amigos de la verdad son más bien significa: “Fuerza de la verdad”.
más de dos mil años, Jesús nos dio amigos de los escándalos y como Verdad que para Gandhi esta
esta lección suprema, que irrito el si fuera poco, generalmente pre- siempre alimentada por el amor.
orgullo judío: “Nunca hemos sido sumen de lo que no tienen, pues Amor, verdad y no violencia son
esclavos de nadie” Y lo dicen en si se investiga un poco se ve que las herramientas que se necesitan
plena ocupación Romana. Jesús están sometidos a otras sujeciones, para vencer la injusticia y gozar de
sin embargo, va más profundo: siendo siervos de otros amos y paz. Los que anhelamos un futuro
“Todo el que comete pecado es un marionetas trágicas de intereses mejor para el país donde vivimos,
esclavo”. Mientras no aceptemos grandes que los utilizan para hacer debemos cambiar las criticas por
esta verdad desnuda, la palabra daño a través de sus mentiras, a acciones de amor, verdad y no
libertad nos deja encadenados, esos a los que critican con tanta violencia. Muy bien expresa el
según la constatación pesimista pasión. salmo 15 al preguntar: Quien está
de san Pablo” “Se lo que debo Pero si ese es un extremo por con Dios y puede habitar en su
hacer, pero no lo puedo hacer”. evitar, hay otro no menos peligro- templo: “El que anda sin tacha
Cuál es la libertad que hace saltar so. Es el representado por aquellos y obra la justicia; quien dice la
estas cadenas? Jesús. “La verdad que siempre están negociando con verdad de corazón y no calumnia
los hará libres” quiere decir: Yo, la verdad en nombre de la política, con su lengua; aquel que no daña reis la verdad y la verdad los hará que el precio de la verdad le costó
solo Yo, puedo hacerlos libres. Y economía, la educación y la socie- a su hermano ni hace agravios a libres” Esa verdad se identifica la vida a Cristo. El precio de la
con El podremos un día decir: SE dad... Movidos por sus ambiciones su prójimo... Quien obra así jamás con El mismo Dios. Quien vive verdad es muy grande. Cuál es?
LO QUE DEBO HACER Y LO e intereses de poder y económicos. vacilara. No te engañes con una fe unido a Dios, relativiza todo Si queremos vivir en la verdad no
HAGO! Propician semi verdades y con- sin buenos frutos. Es una farsa o lo demás y lo halla todo al no tendremos descanso durante nues-
Hoy más que nunca, vemos con vierten en una caricatura o en una un embeleco en el que pretendes aferrarse a nada. Así podemos tra vida, no seremos muy queridos
tristeza y lamento, muchos pueb- astuta mentira verdades esenciales jugar con Dios y con tu vida y la afirmar con Santa Teresa de Jesús: y apreciados por muchos de mo-
los y países engañados, domina- para una sociedad sana y fuerte. de los demás... “Nada te turbe, nada te espante. mento y tendríamos que decidir
dos por las mentiras que creen son La verdad debe ser forzosamente Me fascinan las palabras de Todo se pasa. Dios no se muda. La si quiero seguir engañándome y
ciertas y piensan, hablan y actúan amiga de la caridad. Hay que decir Jesús: SEAN LIBRES, SEAMOS paciencia todo lo alcanza. Quien engañando o aceptar el precio de
conforme a sus embaucadores y la verdad porque solo esa verdad SIEMPRE LIBRES...” No es fácil a Dios tiene nada le falta. Solo vivir y decir la verdad y ser libres.
lideres mentirosos compulsivos, nos hace libres. Si se oculta la ser libre. La libertad tan anhelada Dios basta”. Somos libres cuando Ojala nos decidamos por sanar
que repiten por todos los medios verdad nos hacemos cómplices solo se disfruta cuando cambia- evitamos todo tipo de posesividad nuestro mundo de las mentiras
posibles sus mentiras y mucha del engaño o colaboradores en la mos el egoísmo por el amor, la con las personas o las cosas. Sea- para que llevemos el tarjetón de
gente termina creyéndolas como destrucción del otro y de nues- mentira por la verdad y ante las mos siempre libres, vivamos en la “Siempre la Verdad” y no con el
verdades. Sus conciencias ese tra sociedad y seremos victimas cosas actuamos con un alegre verdad. No engañes y no te dejes de “Siempre la Mentira. Dios nos
“sancta sanctórum” del ser huma- por estar inmerso en el error. La desapego. No es fácil ser libre engañar. Como dice san pablo: ayude a ser valiente y a decidirnos
no, donde tiene lugar otro enlace verdad mas autentica la que Cristo en un mundo engañoso, ávido “Analícenlo todo y quédate con lo por ser hombres y mujeres de
no menos importante ni tampoco nos ha revelado es el amor. Por de riquezas, sediento de poder y bueno”. verdad y en la verdad, para que
menos delicado. Me refiero a la eso saber amar y por amor decir alejado de Dios. Para ser libre hay Ojala, que quienes tengan la seamos parte de la solución y no
existencia entre la verdad y la la verdad y decirla sin herir, en el que casarse con la verdad como oportunidad de leer y compartir del problema.
caridad. momento oportuno, con pruden- lo afirmaba Jesucristo. “Encontra- esta reflexión, seamos conscientes
The Truth Will Set You Free
We like these words. More than There is no shortage of people society. The truth must necessari- when asking: Whoever is with nothing disturb you, and nothing
two thousand years ago, Jesus who pride themselves on always ly be a friend of charity. We must God can dwell in his temple: frighten you, everything pass-
gave us this supreme lesson that telling the truth and “claim the tell the truth because only that “He who walks without es. God never leaves us . With
irritated Jewish pride: “We have “real and actual facts “to anyone. truth makes us free. If the truth is blemish and acts with justice; patience everything is attainable.
never been anyone’s slaves” And There are many who consider concealed we become accomplic- who speaks the truth from the Whoever has God, lacks for noth-
they say it in the middle of the that the truth is only criticism, es of the deceit, or collaborators heart and does not slander with ing, God is enough.”
Roman occupation. Jesus, howev- pure and simple, and even those in the destruction of others and of his tongue; the one who does not We are free when we avoid
er, goes deeper: “Everyone who who have set for themselves this society itself, and we will become harm his brother or does wrong to all kinds of possessiveness with
commits sin is a slave.” As long insignia and motto move and victims by being immersed in his neighbor ... He who acts like people or things. Let us always
as we do not accept this naked live in that truth, that is, being error. The most authentic truth this will never waver.” Don’t be be free, let us live in the truth.
truth, the word freedom leaves “anti” everything, being critical of that Christ Himself has revealed fooled by unfruitful faith. Is it a Do not fool others and do not let
us in chains, according to the everything and absolute judges. to us is love. That is why know- farce or a false charm in which yourself be fooled. As Saint Paul
pessimistic observation of Saint Those true “friends” are rather ing how to love and telling the you intend to play with God and says: “Analyze everything and
Paul” “I know what I must do, friends of scandals and as if that truth and saying it without doing with your life and that of others keep only the good things.”
but I cannot do it .” What is the were not enough, they generally harm, at the right moment, with ... I am fascinated by the words Hopefully, for those who have
freedom that makes these chains boast of what they do not have, prudence, without anger and of Jesus: BE FREE, LET US the opportunity to read and share
loose? Jesus. The truth will make because if you investigate a little without revenge, is the fruit and ALWAYS BE FREE ... “It is not this reflection, let us be aware that
you free” means: “I, only I, can you can see that they are subject consequence of that wisdom that easy to be free. The freedom so it was the price of truth that cost
set you free.” And with Him we to others’ influences, being ser- emanates from Jesus the Emman- longed for is only enjoyed when Christ his life. The price of truth
can one day say: I KNOW WHAT vants of other masters and tragic uel. we exchange selfishness for love, is very costly. What is it? If we
I SHOULD DO AND I DO IT! puppets of great interests who use Gandhi achieved the indepen- lies for truth, and when we face want to live in the truth we will
Today more than ever we see them to do harm through their dence of his country supported things with a joyful detachment. have no rest during our life-
with sadness and regret , many lies, to those whom they criticize by two foundations: non-violence It is not easy to be free in a time,we will not always be loved
peoples and countries deceived, with so much passion. and the strength of truth. He world that is deceptive, hungry and appreciated by many and we
dominated by the lies they believe But if that is one extreme to used the term “SATYAGRAHA” for wealth, thirsty for power and will have to decide if we want
to be true and think, speak and avoid, there is another no less for his protests. “”Satyagraha” distanced from God. To be free to continue deceiving and being
act according to their tricksters dangerous. It is represented by means: “the Force of Truth. you have to marry the truth as af- deceived or accept the price of
and compulsive lying leaders, those who are always negotiat- “Truth that for Gandhi is always firmed by Jesus Christ. “You will living and telling the truth and be
who repeat by all means possi- ing with the truth in the name of fueled by love. Love, truth and find the truth and the truth will set free. Hopefully we will decide to
ble their lies, and many people politics, economics, non-violence are the tools that you free.” heal our world of lies so that we
end up believing them as truths. education and society... driven are needed to overcome injustice That truth identifies with God carry the “Always the Truth” card
Their consciences are the “sancta by their ambitions and interests and enjoy peace. Those of us who Himself. Whoever lives united and not the “Always the Lie” one.
sancorum” of the human being, in power and economics. They long for a better future for the to God, realistically recognizes May God help us to be brave and
where another no less important promote semi-truths and turn country where we live in must everything else and finds every- decide to be real men and women
nor less delicate link takes place. I them into a cartoon or worse, exchange criticism for actions thing by not clinging stubbornly of truth, so that we may be part of
mean the existence between truth cunning lies; but the real truth is of love, truth and non-violence. to anything. Thus we can affirm the solution and not the problem?
and charity. essential for a healthy and strong Psalm 51 expresses this very well with Saint Teresa of Jesus: “May
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