The Inner Room- Emotions in the Bible

In time past God spoke in partial ways to our ancestors; in these last days he spoke to us through the Son through whom he created the universe, who is the refulgence of his glory, the very imprint of his being who sustained all things by his mighty word (Heb 1, 1-6). The Son of God called Andrew and Peter to follow him, to leave their nets behind. The Son of God calls you and me to follow him.

In the baptism of the Lord we see the heavens torn open and God speaking “You are my beloved in whom I am well pleased”, we see the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove, and we see Jesus walking out of the waters. Jesus didn’t need to be baptized, but in this act of humility he let us know that he walks in solidarity with us who are sinners. He is, in this emergence from the Jordan, inviting us to a...

Jesus and John playing together in the Jordan River as children, can you imagine that? In today’s reading we find them both in different areas of the region baptizing. Both of them are clear on what the will of God is for their lives. They listen attentively to the Father. May we be like them, and listening to what pleases our Heavenly Father. As the Christmas season comes to an end let’s bring th...

A leper reaches out to Jesus from his desperation with humility and certainty. In the midst of our hardship when no one else sees or hears us, Jesus attends to our needs and cleanses our wounds.

Happy 12th day of Christmas! Today is the Epiphany of the Lord where we celebrate the three magi traveling from the east. They arrived in Bethlehem and placed themselves before Jesus bearing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. These are the gifts that we receive ourselves in baptism. In isaiah 60 we are told to arise because the glory of God shines above the darkness of the world. The Lord has...

Our Lord multiplies bread and fish for 5000 in today’s gospel. Reading on Mark’s account of the event we see our Lord’s tender care, his attention to detail, his concern for our physical and spiritual needs. His heart is moved by pity and he responds by teaching and performing miracles signs and wonders.

Proclaim the name of Jesus and everything else shall be granted on to you

En las lecturas de hoy escuchamos que la sabiduría lleva al amor. Dios nos llama a ser sus hijos. En ese llamado hay una promesa de salvación. En ese llamado hay una herencia de hijos - somos reyes, profetas y sacerdotes. Esta herencia la recibimos en nuestro bautismo.

In today’s readings we find the word mission. In the first letter of John we get the first clue. We receive the knowledge that God has saved the world by sending his only son. The second step we become witnesses to the truth. And the third step we tell the world. In this song for today, Psalm 98 we sing “all the ends of the earth of seeing the saving power of God. “ And in the first chapter of Joh...

Sheppards travel in haste to find Jesus. In their amazement they knock on doors trying to find the infant. They show joy and praise as they declare the visit from the angels to those whom they encounter. When they find Mary and Joseph and tell their stories even they are edified. Let us be like them and reflect on the things that happen in our lives, let us meditate on the mercies of God as Psalm...

The readings for today talk about family. The book of Sara gives us instructions for how to find respect and authority in our family relationships. Psalm 128 reminds to walk in the ways of the Lord, to have awe for his presence. In the gospel we read the beautiful story of the presentation, of Simeon’s faithfulness and full expression as the holy family follows the precepts of the law.

The readings for today, on the second day of Christmas, speak to us about endurance and persecution- the first reading is from the book of Acts chapter 6 and tells of the stoning of Steven, the second reading is Psalm 31 and we read “into your hands oh Lord I commend my spirit” and we find words to make God our refuge. Finally, the gospel is from Matthew 10 and Jesus tells us that we will be perse...

When the shepherds receive the good news from the angels they leave in haste. Let us be like the shepherds and go in haste to find the Lord

The arrival of Saint John the Baptist is made by a variety of emotions in his community. In the passage of Luke today we see them go from rejoicing to amazement passing through grumbling and leading to fear. We are fickle people. Malachi it tells us that the Lord will purify us, align our emotions. In Psalm 25 we find a way to do that, to lift up our heads and see that our redemption is near. Sing...

Hannah and Mary sing across the centuries to bless the Lord for his action in their lives. We learn to do that for our own lives. Both of their songs exult the arm of the Lord in their lives and in the history of salvation. It is important to do that for ourselves and for our families.

Mary travels in haste to see her cousin. The angel did leave for her the entire plan. But he gave her one next step your cousin also is pregnant in her advanced age. Mary travels to be with her. Companionship helps on the journey. Psalm 33 reminds us to sing to the Lord. And the song of songs reminds us that the winter will pass

Behold I am the handmaid of the Lord

As we conclude this third week of advent where the theme has been rejoicing, we see angels visiting the mothers of Sampson and Saint John the Baptist. Heaven touches earth when angels visit and bring messages. Each of us has a guardian angel. We can go to them for counsel, for direction and for protection. Do you ask your guardian angel for help on the way?

The reading from Jeremiah and Psalm 72 speak about justice and peace coming to earth from the root of David. This happens through the line of Saint Joseph who like Mary gives his assent after he receives a visit of an angel. Unlike Mary, whose words we hear, Saint Joseph is silent. He only speaks through his actions. Let us imitate him.

In today’s readings we hear the genealogy of Jesus, proof that He enters human history in this beautiful rhythm of 14 generations+ 14 generations +14 generations. Today we begin also the eight days of all O Antiphones. The church will read these short verses in the evening prayers for the next eight days in preparation for Jesus’ coming. He comes with Justice and Peace as Ps 72 tells us and He com...

John sends two of his disciples to ask Jesus: “Are you the one to come or should we look for another?”in Luke 7, 18. We experience Jesus in action curing, raising and cleansing. He is the Lord, there is no other.

The Lord hears the cries of the poor. Those that followed him where the prostitutes on the tax collectors, who though they had fallen from perfection were willing to be corrected. They drew near to the Lord, they trusted him and his ways and because of a that he could perfect them. Let us draw near

Pick up these wonderful poems by a man who followed Jesus, who followed the cross, who found ecstatic union with God

The readings for today speak about I need to choose joy. The first reading is from Isaiah 61 and in it are listed all the reasons for our rejoicing. Jesus brings glad tidings to the poor, to those of us who are wondering who we are and what our mission is, to any of us imprisoned in addictions and selfishness. In the response oriole Psalm were here Mari‘s words of prayer without ceasing in her Mag...

Mary says let it be done to me according to your word and with that the word of God dwells in her womb and he’s silent for nine months waiting for the birth in Christmas when it will be spoken into the world like the cry of a baby. Mary allows God to enter time and place and because of that she enters times and places where the word of God needs to be spoken. Our lady of Guadalupe pray for us