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THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD
	January 13, 2019

BAPTISM OF THE LORD

LLAMADOS A SERVIR

For many weeks now, we have been celebrating the appearance of the divine presence in human form. As a child, he came to Mary and Joseph, was seen by the shepherds, and then by some wandering magi from the East. Today we celebrate another showing, later in time, to a group gathered at the Jordan River.

John hesitated to baptize Jesus, whom he recognized as “one mightier than I.” But he did as Jesus asked, and the “Holy Spirit descended” and heaven’s voice spoke to Jesus, “You are my beloved Son.” Jesus was beginning his public life of teach- ing and service. Soon he would start calling others to join him.

Peter was one of the first to be called by Jesus. In today’s second reading, he announces the heart of the message, “peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.” Peter was called, and you and I are called to spread that message and to serve God’s word.
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Por muchas semanas hemos celebrado la aparición de la presen- cia divina en su forma humana. Cuando era niño, Jesús vivió con María y José, al nacer lo visitaron unos pastores y luego algunos errantes magos de Oriente. Hoy celebramos otra situación, ocurrida un tiempo después, a un grupo reunido en el río Jordán.

Juan vaciló cuando le tocó bautizar a Jesús, a quien reconocía como “uno más poderoso que yo”. Pero hizo como Jesús se lo pidió, “descendió el Espíritu Santo” y una voz celestial habló a Jesús: “Tú eres mi hijo, el predilecto”. Jesús estaba empezando su vida pública de enseñanza y de servicio. Pronto comenzaría a llamar a otros a seguirlo.

Pedro fue el primero que Jesús llamó. En la segunda lectura de hoy anuncia el centro del mensaje: “la paz que traería Jesucristo, el Señor de todos”. Pedro fue llamado, y tú y yo somos llamados a llevar el mensaje y cumplir la palabra de Dios.
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“He saved us through the bath of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.” — Titus 3:5

“Lo hizo mediante el bautismo, que nos regenera y nos renueva, por la acción del Espíritu Santo.”
— Tito 3:5

PASTORS' MESSAGE

Dear Parishioners and Friends,

BAPTISM OF THE LORD: FEAR NOT!

Did the first reading from Isaiah sound familiar? It was also heard on the first Sunday of Advent in December of 2008. I suppose it could be a reminder that John the Baptist appears at the beginning of the Advent/Christmas season and at the end. In Advent we were preparing for Jesus’ coming at Christmas. Now we are preparing for his coming at any time.

The reading from Isaiah talks about the Lord coming in mercy to the people whose “guilt is expiated” (Isaiah 40:2). With our sins forgiven we need not fear asking God for help: “Fear not to cry out” (Isaiah 40:9). The Lord comes in power, not to strike sinners down but to shepherd them and lead them.

In the second reading, St. Paul has a similar theme. Jesus gave his life for us on the cross so that we could be free to give ourselves in love as he did. No matter how bad I was in the past, the Lord loves me enough to forgive it all, and even better, to give the Spirit to help me stay close to God.

How do we prepare for this? We can start by hearing the words of the readings today, letting them sink into our hearts and minds. Ask the Spirit to help look for ways you can be more loving with your family, then with your friends, and eventually with anyone who needs your help. When we let that Spirit guide us, we become like Jesus in that we can lis- ten for God to say, “You are my beloved child; with you I am well pleased” (see Luke 3:22).
Tom Schmidt, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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Parish Mission on January 17, 2019. Fr . Donald Calloway, MIC (Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary) will be coming again to St. Michael Church to share his faith and love for the Blessed Mother on Thursday, January 19th, at 7:00 p.m.

His talk on the “10 Wonders of the Rosary” will be preceded by the prayers of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, which will start at 6:00 p.m.

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FEAST OF SANTO NIÑO (the Holy Child Jesus) - Come and join us in our 10th Annual Celebration of the Feast of the Santo Niño on Saturday, January 19, 2019. There will be a concelebrated Mass at 10:00 a.m.

In the church vestibule you will find enshrined an image of the Holy Child which is a replica of the Santo Niño de Cebu (Holy Child of Cebu), the oldest surviving Catholic relic in the Philippines. Our celebration on January 19th, coincides with the celebrations in Cebu (Philippines).

Come and bring the whole family, especially the children for special blessing during Mass.

Fr. Manny Ediza

Fr. Roland Gabutera

and the Staff of St. Michael Parish

P.S. Remember to include St. Michael Catholic Church San Diego in your will as one of your beneficiaries!