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ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH Established 1874 Diocese of Tyler 410 N. Alamo Marshall, Texas 75670 Pastor: Rev. Msgr. Zacharias Kunnakkattuthara Associate Pastors: Rev. Roselio Fuentes & Rev. Emmanual Akpobolemi Deacons: Martin Ahiaba, Magdaleno Aguirre, Felipe Pena, John Sargent, & Santiago Suarez OFFICE 8 A.M. - 4 P.M ADULT FAITH FORMATION: CHILDREN & YOUTH FAITH FORMATION HOURS Monday_ Friday Sunday: 8:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. -- -----4------------- (Spanish) - St. Joseph School, 2307 Church Office & 903-935-2536 s. Garrett St . Grades Pre-K-8th Grade: Sunday 8:45 - 10: 00 a.m . - St . Joseph School, 2307 S. Garrett Street Grades 9-12: Wednesday, 7:00 p.m., Parish Hall Rectory 1------+----------- Sunday: 9:00 a.m. (English) - Parish FAX 903-938-1591 Hall E-Mail saintjosephmas ba ll @yahoo.com ,. _____________ .. ___________ .. Church Website stjosephmarshall.org Fa cil ity Scheduling Contact Chu r ch Office Baptism-By Appointment. Prior Instruction required. Marriage-Please contact the parish office six months in advance. Anyone inquiring about the Catholic Faith, please call the Parish Office. Confessions: Saturdays 4-4:45 p.m. or by appointment.

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ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH Established 1874 Diocese of Tyler

410 N. Alamo

Marshall, Texas 75670

Pastor: Rev. Msgr. Zacharias Kunnakkattuthara

Associate Pastors: Rev. Roselio Fuentes & Rev. Emmanual Akpobolemi

Deacons: Martin Ahiaba, Magdaleno Aguirre, Felipe Pena, John Sargent, & Santiago Suarez

OFFICE 8 A.M. - 4 P.M ADULT FAITH FORMATION: CHILDREN & YOUTH

FAITH FORMATION HOURS Monday_ Friday Sunday: 8:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. -------4------------- (Spanish) - St. Joseph School, 2307

Church Office & 903-935-2536 s. Garrett St. Grades Pre-K-8th Grade: Sunday 8:45 - 10:00 a.m. - St. Joseph School, 2307 S. Garrett Street

Grades 9-12: Wednesday, 7:00 p.m., Parish Hall

Rectory 1------+----------- Sunday: 9:00 a.m. (English) - Parish

FAX 903-938-1591 Hall

E-Mail [email protected] ,. _____________ .. ___________ ..

Church Website stjosephmarshall.org

Facil ity Scheduling Contact Chu rch Office

Baptism-By Appointment. Prior Instruction required.

Marriage-Please contact the parish office six months in advance.

Anyone inquiring about the Catholic Faith, please call the Parish Office.

Confessions: Saturdays 4-4:45 p.m. or by appointment.

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January 26, 2020/26 de Enero, 2020 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Tercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Wait for the LORD with courage; be stouthearted, and wait for the LORD. -Psalm 27:14

Armate de valor y fortaleza yen el Senor confia. - Sa/mo 27 (26): 14

Mass Intentions Sat/Sab 1/25 5:00

7:00 PM PM

+ Jon Michael Nash (M/M David Carlile) Spanish

Sun./Dom 1/26 7:30 10:30

AM AM

Bi-lingual -William Hughes (Mary Heater) +Terry Tatge (Carita McClatchey)

12:30 Mon/Lun 1/27 5:30 Tues/Mart 1/28 5:30

7:00

PM PM PM PM

Spanish - For All Parishioners -Bella Mae Dyer (M/M Jim Prince)

-Lou Ann Kemper (Legion of Mary) Spanish Priest's Intentions

St. Angela Merici St. Thomas Aquinas

Wed/Mier 1/29 5:30 PM -Carita McClatchey (M/M Ken Hudson)

Thur/Juev 1/30 12:05 PM +Frank Sepulvado (Barbara Gardiner) 7:00 PM Spanish Priest's Intentions

FriNiern. 1/31 12:05 PM +Roy & Evelyn Meisenheimer (M/M David Carlile & M/M Jon Weidman) St. John Bosco Sat/Sab 2/1 10:00 AM 1st Saturday Mass at the Cemetery +Hagerty Family Blessed Virgin Mary

5:00 7:00

Sun./Dom 2/2 7:30 10:30 12:30

PM PM AM AM PM

+Frank Gardiner (Sharon Carson) Spanish Priest's Intentions Bi-lingual - For All Parishioners +David Wolf (Mary Yetta Alexander) Spanish

PRAY FOR OUR SICK/ Oremos por Nuestros Enfermos -Tomas Casteneda, Lee McGeorge, Eva Gonzalez, Paul Smith, Keith & Mary Quarles, Charles McGregor, Jan Whitis, Paul White, Virginia Titterington, Lou Ann Kemper, Alberto Mendoza, Harold Sheets, Lloyd Curry, Kathleen Clark, Joyce Jarvis, Chase Howell , Sandra Rudd, Michelle Boone, Mary Yetta Alexander, Bonnie Curry, Pamela Payne, Karen Juno, Doug Harman, Todd Sperier, Carita McClatchey, Linda Freeman, Margaret Crowell Darby, Mimi Gray, Brenda Metoyer, Brett Noble, Madeleine Turner, Dennis & Marge Blanz, Brian Pfautsch, Norvel Blaylock, Nell Mayfield, Carolyn Ford, Bret Allen, Sandra Holloman, Tim Sperier, Marina Alonzo, Mary Coutee, Charlie Parker, Cynthia Murry, Jody Mcinnis, Faye McIntosh, William Hughes, Freddie & Pat McCullers, Libby Wood, Dr. Bob Palmer, Ben Benton, Ramon delaRosa, Jr., Carolyn Pondant, Alexander Hernandez, Dr. Carl Turner, Bobby Zeigler, Sr., Joe Hudson, Joshua Jones, Jacqueline Raggio, Nina Bates, Alice Gardiner, Betty Black, Charley Ray Furrh, Maggie Barns, Garret Burton, Lola Duncan, Norris Johnson, Jax Ford, Silvia Crockett, Jose Perez, Charles Bright, Patricia Jackson, Agnes Verhalen, Rosa Lee Johnson, Jane Harris, Pet Hooker, Willie Whitaker, Edward Blazek. and all the sick. If you know of someone in the hospital please notify the church office. / Si usted sabe de alguien que esta en el hospital , por favor notifique a la oficina de la Iglesia.

**PLEASE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE OF THE SOULS of all the faithful departed. Por favor oren por el descanso eterno de todos losfieles difuntos.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE IN THE MILITARY/ Por Favor Oren Por Aquellos Que Estan EN EL SERVICIO MILITAR:

Church is open daily from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

CONTACT INFO Msgr . Zach 903-724-0865

Rev. Roselio Fuentes 903-241-0027 Rev. Emmanuel Akpobolokemi 857-928-5254

~~ ~ t?o ~ ···- --~ STEWARDSHIP/FINANCE

ADMINISTRACION Y FINANZAS

January 19, 2020 - $6,170.75 Children 's - $118. 06

All Revenue YTD Actual Collections $37,272.77

YTD Budget $29,666.14

All Expenses YTD Actual $23,126.06 YTD Budget $30,638.01

Thank you for your generosity. - Msgr. Zach Gracias por tu generosidad. - Mons. Zach Haley Sellers, Robert Miller, Kendall Benton, Juan Carlos Acuna,

Aubrey Sperier Arenavas, Bo Dylan Jordan, Brent Westbrook, Heath Zeigler, Desire Robertson, Dominick Pondant, Matthew Kopecky, Gabriel Cantu, Perry Staten, Mary Alder, Kyrie Lay Redd, James Trachier, Joseph Trachier, Salvador Sanchez, Jr. and LTC Sonia Montiel.

Second Collections - January 26 - Church in Latin America

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LITURGY Eucharistic Adoration - is every Thursday from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. in the Adoration Chapel.. Eucharistic Adoration is also available on 1st

Fridays from 6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Please, won't you consider spending an hour with the Lord?

La adoracion Eucaristica - Todos los jueves de 8 a.m. a 7 p.m. en la capilla de adoraci6n. No habra adoraci6n programada para el Dia de Acci6n de Gracias. Tendremos Adoraci6n al Santisimo Sacramento cada Primer Viernes de 7:30 p.m. a 12:00 Medianoche. Por favor Pasen una hora con el Senor.

Ministry Schedule Feb.1 & 2 5:00 p.m. - Communion Minister: Pamela & Lloyd; Acolyte: Nenninger; Lector: Joanie; Greeter(s): David P. 7:30 a.m. - Communion Ministers: Karen N. & Beth. ; Acolyte: None; Lector: Anthony 10:30 a.m. - Communion Ministers: Laura & Charlotte; Acolyte: Hudson; Lector: Michael; Greeter(s): Ranny

READINGS FOR THE WEEK - Jan. 27 - Feb. 2 Mon/Lun: 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10; Ps 89:20-22, 25-26; Mk

3:22-30 Tues/Mart: 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19; Ps 24:7-10; Mk 3:31-

35 Wed/Mier: 2 Sm 7:4-17; Ps 89:4-5, 27-30; Mk4:1-20 Thurs/Juev: 2 Sm 7:18-19, 24-29; Ps 132:1-5, 11-14; Mk

4:21-25 Fri/Vier: 2 Sm ll:1-4a, 5-lOa, 13-17; Ps 51:3-7, 10-11;

Mk4:26-34 Sat/Sab: 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Ps 51:12-17; Mk 4:35-

41 Sun/Dom: Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10; Heb 2:14-1 8; Lk

2:22-40 [22-32]

FAITH FORMATION

FAITH FORMATION - Ages 3 - 8th Grade - every Sunday, 8:45 a.m. - 10 a.m., at St. Joseph School, 2307 S. Garrett St.

FORMACION DE FE - GRADOS Pre-K-8- todos los Domingos, de 8:45 a.m. a JO a.m., en la Escue/a St. Joseph, 2307 S. Garrett St.

Sacramental Prep Class - February 16, 4 p.m., at St. Joseph School. This is for all those preparing for the Sacrament of 1st Communion & Confirmation. Parents and Sponsors must attend.

Clase de preparacion sacramental: domingo 16 de Febrero a las 4 p.m., en la escuela St. Joseph. Esto es para todos aquellos que se preparan para el Sacramento de la Primera Comunion y Confirmacion. Los padres y padrinoss deben asistir.

Sunday Morning Adult F/F - Meets on Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall.

Clases Pre-Bautismales - en espafiol se llevaran a cabo cada Primer y Tercer Sabado de cada mes de 10 a.m.-12 p.m., en el Salon Parroquial

Clases De Ouinceanera - Primer Miercoles de cada mes en el Salon Parroquial a las 7 p .m

RCIA - meets every Sunday, in the Office Conference Room, at 9:00 AM. The Christian initiation process is for those adults who are interested in becoming full members of the Catholic Church and have not received the sacraments of baptism or confirmation.

ADULT EDUCATION - Thursday nights at 7 p.m. in the parish hall.

Sr High Youth Group - meets every Wednesday, at 7 p.m., in the Parish Hall.

Los Jovenes Grupo Juvenil - se reune todos las miercoles, a las 7 p.m., en el Salon Parroquial.

Jr. High Youth Group - 7th & 8th Grade ONLY=.will meet every Wednesday, from 7 - 8:30 p.m., in the classroom behind Fr. Roselio's house.

Jr. High Youth Group - SOLO para 7° y 8° grado -se reuniran todos las miercoles, de 7 a 8:30 p .m., en el salon detras de la casa de! Padre Roselia. Las actividades continuaran durante el verano.

Grupo de Jovenes Adultos: se reunira todos los domingos, de 11 a.m. a 12 p.m., en el Salon Parroquial

ATTENTION GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS!!!! - Catholic Daughters Scholarship Applications may be picked up at the church office. Deadline to sumbit applications: January 31, 2020.

;ATENCION GRADUANDO A LOS ALUMNOS DE LA ESCUELA SECUNDARIA! - Las hijas catolica estan distribuyendo aplicaciones para becas para el derecho a la vida se pueden recoger en la oficina de la iglesia. Fecha limite para enviar solicitudes: 31 de enero de 2020.

Adult Group/Single, Widowed, Divorced - Will meet on Saturday, January 25, at 6:30 p.m., in the Nursery. Anyone 21 and older is invited to join us.

Grupo de adultos I soltero, viudo, divorciado: Se reunira el sabado 25 de enero a las 6:30 p.m., en la guarderfa. Cualquier persona mayor de 21 afios esta invitada a unirse a nosotros.

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WORKS OF MERCY Soup Kitchen - Hot meals served Tuesdays 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. 4th Tuesday: Knights of Columbus

Cada Martes se sirve comida caliente de 4:00 p .m. -5:30 p .m. en el Salon Parroquial. 4th Martes -Knights of Columbus.

food Food Pantry - Items needed: Corn,

Pa flJfi cereal and soup. Remember the words

~ 111,:, from Scripture, " When did we see you Needs hungry Lord .. .. " Total donated items this

week: 25. Thank you for your generosity.

Banco de Alimentos - Articulos necesarios Maiz, cereal y sopa. Recuerde las palabras de la Escritura: "Cuando te vimos hambriento Senor .... " Total de articulos donados esta semana: 25. Gracias por tu generosidad.

HeartsWay Hospice of Northeast Texas :...Grief Support Group with Steve Jackson, Chaplain, is offering a time for people to share their personal stories, experiences, and struggles with grief or loss. Their focus is to show support through a community-based group and make sure everyone knows they are not alone. The group will meet every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. , starting February 6, at 205 E. Austin St. For more information call 903-938-5200.

FAMILY ROSARY - in the homes on Thursday or Friday Evenings.

To be a host is simple:

- Notify Parish Office to register

- Invite your family and friends to join you.

- Simple Refreshments (optional)

It's that simple.

The Rosary is the most beautiful and the most rich in graces of all prayers; it is the prayer that touches most the Heart of the Mother of God ... and if you wish peace to reign in your homes, recite the family Rosary.~Pope Saint Pius X

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - FREE THROW CONTEST Sunday, January 26, at 1 p.m., at St. Mary's gym off Hollybrook, Longview, TX. More information call John Ludwig 903-353-8421.

Calendar of Events Jan 25 KC Chili, 12 p.m. until after the 5 p.m. Mass. Cost: $8 Quart . Eat in or Take out.

27 Finance Council Meeting, 7 p.m. Feb. 1 (Ethics) Foundational Training, 10 a.m. in the

parish Hall. By: Irene Webster. 1 &2 CDA Super Bowl Sale. Let the CDA take all

the work out of your party prep. We will be selling casseroles and appetizers, etc. after all Masses.

9 Nursing Home Ministry. Join us for Sunday Afternoon Worship, at 2:30 p.m., Marshall Manor.

MARDI GRAS 2020

St. Joseph Catholic Church Iglesia Cat61ica de San Jose

Parish Hall/ Salon Parroquial

Saturday, February 15, 2020 Sabado 15 de Febrero de 2020

7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Music/ Musica Dancing/ Bailando

Finger Foods/ Comer con los dedos

Door Prizes/ Premio de la puerta

Costumes Welcome/ Disfraces de bienvenida.

Setups provided/ Configuraciones proporcionadas.

Admission Tickets: $15 per person Boletos de admisi6n: $ 15 por persona

Only 200 tickets will be sold. Get yours quickly. Solo se venderan 200 boletos. Consigue el tuyo

rapidamente.

No One under 21. Nadie menor de 21 aiios.

For Tickets or More Information Call: (903) 935-2536. Para entradas o mas informaci6n Llamada: (903) 935-2536

Benefits: St. Joseph Church Beneficios: Iglesia de San Jose

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Birthdays Jan 29 Feb. 2

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10 11 18 20 24 26 29

Cristal Monzon, Pamela Payne Tony Garcia, Randy Saxton, Crystal Henigan, Brenda Metoyer Allan Franlin, Ryan Ragugini Ethan Moore Carl Turner Gloria Acuna Harry Leonard Ken Hudson, Alex Preston Karen Nenninger

Anniversaries Feb. 25 Gloria & Juan Acua

John & Rebecca Balensia

Please contact the church office if you would like your birthday or anniversary publicized in the bulletin.

P6ngase en contacto con la oficina de la Iglesia si quieres que tu cumpleaiios o aniversario sea publicado en el boletin.

Diocesan Events

The St. Philip Institute is hosting several events for the diocese:

• Bosco Day- Youth Leader Formation at Wellspring on January 25th (9am- 3pm) Bilingual Event

• World Marriage Day at the Cathedral Center (Tyler) February 8th - contact parish office for registration or register online

• The Adaptive Teacher at The Cathedral Center (Tyler) on February 29th (9am-3pm)

• Three to get married at The Cathedral Center (Tyler) on March 6-7

To register for these and any other events, please visit www.stphilipinstitute.org/events.

World Maniage Day - All couples celebrating wedding anniversaries ending in O or 5 and couples celebrating more than 50 years of marriage in the year 2020 are cordially invited to attend the World Marriage Day Anniversary Mass & Reception with Bishop Joseph Strickland on Saturday, February 8, 2020. The Mass will begin at 2:00 pm at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception ( 423 S Broadway) and will be followed by a reception in the Cathedral Center.

Please complete the online registration form or contact Angelina Estrada in our office (903-630-5055 Ext 117) to RSVP by January 30, 2020.

El Instituto St. Philip esta organizando varios eventos para la

di6cesis:

• Dia Bosco - Formaci6n de lideres juveniles en

Wellspring el 25 de Enero (9 a.m. a 3 p .m.)

Evento bilingue

• Dia Mundial def Matrimonio 8 de Febrero en el

centro de la Catedral para registrarse

comunicarse con la oficina de su parroquia o en

linea

• Son Tres Los que se Casan Febrero 28-29 en St.

Edwards en Athens

• El Maestro Adaptante 29 de Febrero en el centro de

la Catedral (9am-3pm)

Para registrarse para estos y otros eventos,

visite www.stphilipinstitute.org/events.

Dia Mundial de/ Matrimonio: todas las parejas que celebran aniversarios de bodas que terminan en O o 5 y las parejas que celebran mas de 50 aiios de matrimonio en el aiio 2020 estan cordialmente invitadas a asistir a la misa y recepci6n de/ aniversario de/ Dia Mundial de/ Matrimonio con el obispo Joseph Strickland el sabado 8 de febrero. 2020. La misa comenzara a las 2:00 pm en la Catedral de la lnmaculada Concepcion (423 S Broadway) y sera seguida por una recepci6n en el Centro de la Catedral. Complete el formulario de registro en linea o

comuniquese con Angelina Estrada en nuestra oficina (903-630-5055 Ext 117) para confirmar su asistencia antes de/ 30 de enero de 2020.

Leave a Lasting Legacy with a Catholic Gift Annuity. Better than CD's ... Consider the benefits of a Catholic Gift Annuity: Secure, fixed lifetime payments - Annual payout rate of 5.1 - 9.5% (depending on your age) -Charitable tax deduction. Your gift will enable you to leave a lasting financial legacy of support for the Church. For a personalized proposal, contact Mark Henry, Office of Stewardship, at tel. 903-534-1077

Deje un legado con un regalo autosustentable. Mejor que un deposito de seguridad Considere los beneficios de un regalo autosustentable: Pagos seguros y fzjos de por vida - Tasa de interes: 5.1 - 9.5% (dependiendo de su edad) - Deducci6n de sus impuestos - Su donaci6n le permitira dejar un legado financiero de apoyo para la Iglesia. Para una propuesta personalizada, comuniquese con Mark Henry, Oficina de Stewardship, al tel. 903-534-107

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From the Pastor's Desk Dear Friends,

In the darkest places, the light shines brightest. These days people who want to look at the stars have to find a place far away from the pollution of city lights so that they can see the night sky more clearly. For those of us who live in towns and cities, only the brightest of the stars and planets are visible, and generally we are happy with this on account of the security that the city lights give us. Who knows what evils might be lurking in the shadows?

The scriptures use the contrast between darkness and light to describe our relationship with God. "The people that walked in darkness" were the people of Israel, who, on account of their infidelity to God, found themselves in exile in Babylon, longing to return to their own land, their homes and their religious practices. They could see no end to their predicament. The future was dark for them until the prophet Isaiah started to shine the light of hope. Their exile did come to an end. They did return to their own land. Their temple was rebuilt and religious practices were restored, but they were still in the dark. After the oppression of Babylon, they were still in the power of a succession of foreign invaders from Persia, Greece and Rome. By the time of Jesus, it was the Romans keeping the Jewish people as a subject nation, and they did so with the collaboration of the puppet king, Herod, and greedy self-serving tax collectors. People still longed for real freedom, which they understood to be the light promised by Isaiah seven hundred years before.

St. Matthew, in his Gospel, describes the coming of Jesus in these same prophetic terms, "The people that lived in darkness has seen a great light." But the light that Jesus reveals is not a new political dispensation. The darkness is not merely the darkness of oppression. It is not just the people of Israel who have been subjected to a foreign power: it is the whole of humanity.

The revolutionary project that Jesus started was to change the world by changing one person at a time, enabling everyone to believe that they are the beloved sons and daughters of the one Father. And so, we see Jesus at the beginning of his project to bring this new light into the world. He calls the fishermen, Peter and Andrew, James and John, "Follow me and I will make you fishers of men". With this group, which increased to twelve, Jesus goes around proclaiming the Good News, teaching and healing.

This is still the mission of the disciples of Jesus, to help all people to discover that their true identity is to love in love with God and with each other. The challenge for us today is to recognize the real darkness. There are so many artificial lights that blind us to the reality of what God wants for us. We think we know what we want and we make it our life' s project to achieve it. If I really believe that I am a beloved son or daughter of God, then, I must start by asking, "What does God want me to be?" When Jesus is the light in my life, I am going to see myself and the world I live very differently. So let us take up the invitation to follow Jesus. Let us ask for eyes that see as he sees and for the courage to respond to the needs of our world with his love and compassion.

Your Msgr. Zach

friend in Jesus

Desde el escritorio de/ Pastor Queridos Amigos,

En las lugares mas oscuros, la luz brilla mas. En estos dias, las personas que desean mirar las estrellas tienen que encontrar un lugar lejos de la contaminaci6n de las luces de la ciudad para poder ver el cielo noctumo con mayor claridad. Para aquellos de nosotros que vivimos en pueblos y ciudades, solo las estrellas y las planetas mas brillantes son visibles, y en general estamos contentos con esto debido a la seguridad que nos brindan las luces de la ciudad. iQuien sabe que males podrian acechar en las sombras?

Las escrituras usan el contraste entre la oscuridad y la luz para describir nuestra relaci6n con Dias. "La gente que caminaba en la oscuridad" era el pueblo de Israel, que, debido a su infidelidad a Dias, se encontraron en el exilio en Babilonia, deseando regresar a su propia tierra, sus hogares y sus practicas religiosas. No podian ver el final de su situaci6n. El futuro era oscuro para ellos hasta que el profeta Isaias comenz6 a brillar la luz de la esperanza. Su exilio lleg6 a su fin. Volvieron a su propia tierra. Su temp/a Jue reconstruido y las practicas religiosas fueron restauradas, pero todavia estaban en la oscuridad. Despues de la opresi6n de Babilonia, todavia estaban en el poder de una sucesi6n de invasores extranjeros de Persia, Grecia y Roma. En la epoca de Jesus, eran las romanos quienes mantenian al pueblo judio coma una naci6n sujeta, y lo hicieron con la colaboraci6n de! rey titere, Herodes y las codiciosos recaudadores de impuestos. La gente todavia anhelaba la verdadera libertad, que entendieron que era la luz prometida par Isaias setecientos afios antes.

San Mateo, en su Evangelia, describe la venida de Jesus en estos mismos terminos profeticos: "La gente que vivi6 en la oscuridad ha vista una gran luz". Pero la luz que Jesus revela no es una nueva dispensaci6n politica. La oscuridad no es simplemente la oscuridad de la opresi6n. No solo el pueblo de Israel ha sido sometido a una potencia extranjera: es toda la humanidad.

El proyecto revolucionario que Jesus comenz6 Jue cambiar el mundo cambiando a una persona a la vez, permitiendo a todos creer que son los amados hijos e hijas de/ unico Padre. Y asi, vemos a Jesus al comienzo de su proyecto para traer esta nueva luz al mundo. El llama a los pescadores, Pedro, Andres, Santiago y Juan, "Sigueme y te hare pescadores de hombres". Con este grupo, que aument6 a dace, Jesus anda proclamando las Buenas Nuevas, ensefiando y sanando.

Esta sigue siendo la misi6n de las discipulos de Jesus, ayudar a todas las personas a descubrir que su verdadera identidad es amar en amor a Dias y a las demas. El desafio para nosotros hoy es reconocer la verdadera oscuridad. Hay tantas luces artificiales que nos ciegan a la realidad de lo que Dias quiere para nosotros. Creemos que sabemos lo que queremos y lo convertimos en el proyecto de nuestra vida para lograrlo. Si realmente creo que soy un amado hijo o hija de Dias, entonces debo comenzar preguntando: "iQue quiere Dias que sea?" Cuando Jesus sea la luz en mi vida, me vere a mi mismo y a las demas. mundo vivo de manera muy diferente. Entonces tomemos la invitaci6n para seguir a Jesus. Pidamos ojos que vean coma el ve y el coraje de responder a las necesidades de nuestro mundo con su amor y compasi6n. Tu amigo en Jesus, Mons. Zach

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To report suspected abuse: Call the Diocesan Helpline at 1-877-415-

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Bi-lingual contact: Maria Flores - Email: [email protected] - Phone 903-534

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