Articles For Heart Mind Soul

  From party girl to praying girl! by Marian Casillas, Ed.D. As Angela kneels in front of the altar during the Mass of Thanksgiving of her Quinceañera, she looks at Our Lord on the Crucifix and interiorly she hears what to her seems to be Jesus on the Cross saying to her; One day you will be my bride.  Taken by surprise she wondered why she had had that thought right now.  She was dressed in her white Quinceañera dress that looked timeless and pure, a classic and elegant look. It was made of soft fabrics, delicate lace, and intricate beadwork that added a touch of sophistication. It was the epitome of elegance.  All she needed was to wear a wedding veil on her head instead of a princess crown and she could have passed for a bride instead of a quinceañera. But she knew that being a Bride of Christ would mean that she would have to be a Sister. She had never thought of being a Sister before. Everyone always thought her older sister María would be a Sister. Her brother Jesús always said h

 

  Personal reflection: Why are lay men and women commissioned as ministers who exercise pastoral service? And at that far more women were commissioned than men.

  EL INFIERNO NO SE PUEDE HACER ATRACTIVO. ASÍ QUE EL DIABLO  HACE ATRACTIVO EL  CAMINO QUE CONDUCE ALLÍ.  San Basilio el Grande Personal reflection: God help us Recognize and Resist the snares of seemingly attractive sins that lead to eternal death; and give us the grace to fight the good fight to lead us to Eternal Life. Reflexión personal: Dios nos ayude a reconocer y resistir las trampas de pecados aparentemente atractivos que conducen a la muerte eterna; y danos la gracia de pelear la buena batalla para llevarnos a la Vida Eterna.

 

  Personal reflection:  This is what is happening at the Seminarian Gala! Inappropriate attire and behavior!