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TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
	September 25, 2016

LOOKING BEYOND OURSELVES

SOMOS RESPONSABLES POR LOS DEMÁS

The message found in today’s readings is an oft-told story. Citizen Kane, Daddy Warbucks, and King Midas are only a few of the familiar fictional characters who thought enormous wealth could buy happiness and fulfillment. Daddy Warbucks admitted stepping on a few people in his climb to the top. Kane tried to buy the printed word and stardom for his young wife, while King Midas conjured immense wealth and tragedy by his very touch.

We learn clearly in today’s readings that none of this is really possible. True happiness comes from caring for someone other than ourselves. It comes from the pursuit of the virtues Paul described to Timothy: faith, love, gentleness, godliness, righteousness, and endurance. The Gospel reminds us that we dare not ignore the needs of others, acting as though we don’t notice their suffering. God’s call to us is much too clear to disregard for even one more day.

El mensaje de las lecturas de hoy es una vieja historia. El Ciudadano Kane, Papi Warbucks y el Rey Midas son sólo unos pocos de los familiares personajes ficticios que pensaban que con una enorme fortuna podrían comprar la felicidad y la completa satisfacción. Papi Warbucks admite haber pisoteado a algunas personas en su ascenso a la cumbre. Kane trató de comprar la palabra impresa y el estrellato para su joven esposa, mientras que el Rey Midas conjura inmensa fortuna y tragedia sólo con su toque.

Aprendemos claramente en las lecturas de hoy que nada de esto es posible. Alcanzamos la verdadera felicidad cuando nos interesamos en los demás. Cuando practicamos las virtudes que Dios describe a Timoteo: fe, amor, mansedumbre, piedad, rectitud y justicia. El Evangelio nos recuerda que no osemos ignorar las necesidades de los demás, actuando como si no notáramos su sufrimiento. El llamado de Dios a nosotros es demasiado claro para ignorarlo ni un solo día más.

“Keep the commandment without stain or reproach
until the appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
— 1 Timothy 6:14

“Te ordeno que cumplas fiel e irreprochablemente, todo lo mandado,hasta la venida de nuestro Señor Jesucristo.”
— 1 Timoteo 6:14

PASTORS' MESSAGE

Dear Parishioners and Friends,

On Thursday, September 29th, we will celebrate the feast of our patron, Saint Michael.

The name Michael is a variation of Micah, meaning in Hebrew, “Who is like God?”

Saint Michael the Archangel isn't a saint, but rather he is an angel, and the leader of all
angels and of the army of God. This is what the title "Archangel" means, that he is above all
the others in rank.

St. Michael has four main responsibilities or offices, as we know from scripture and
Christian tradition.

The first is to combat Satan.
The second is to escort the faithful to heaven at their hour of death.
The third is to be a champion of all Christians, and the Church itself.
And the fourth is to call men from life on Earth to their heavenly judgment.

Very little is known about St Michael other than what we know from scriptures, which themselves are sparse.

In Daniel (Chapter X), St. Michael is mentioned twice. The first time as one who helped Daniel, and the second time he is mentioned with regard to the end times of the world when he will stand for the "children of thy people." (Daniel XII)

His next mention comes in the Epistle of St. Jude (Chapter XII), where St. Michael is said to guard the tombs of Moses and Eve and has contended with Satan over the body of Moses.

The final mention is in Revelation (Chapter XII), where St. Michael and his angels, do battle with the dragon.

There are other scriptures where St. Michael is implied, but not mentioned by name, such as the angel; who defends the gate to Paradise, who defends against Balaam, and "who routed the army of Sennacherib."

Today, St. Michel is invoked for protection, especially from lethal enemies. He is also the patron of soldiers, police and doctors.

To know more about Saint Michael and the saints, visit http://www.catholic.org/saints/
saint.php?saint_id=308