sunday, april 27, 2014 - divine mercy sunday

SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2014 - DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
ASSIGNED CLERGY:
PASTOR:
Rev. Michael W. Davis
PAROCHIAL VICARS:
Rev. Daniel P. Martin
Rev. Abel E. Barajas
PERMANENT DEACONS:
Rev. Mr. Roberto Fleitas
Rev. Mr. Raul Flores
Rev. Mr. Miguel Parladé
PARISH OFFICE HOURS:
Monday - Wednesday
Thursday - Friday
MASS SCHEDULE:
MONDAY - FRIDAY 6:15am
8:00am
12:15pm
5:30pm
English
English
English
Spanish
SATURDAY
VIGIL
8:00am
5:00pm
English
English
SUNDAY
7:30am
9:00am
10:30am
12:30pm
5:30pm
7:00pm
English
English
English
Spanish
English
Spanish
8:30am to 8:00pm
8:30am to 5:00pm
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B
ack in September of 1985, I had the privilege of serving
as an acolyte for the late Pope John Paul II. The
occasion was the episcopal ordination of Cardinal Justin
Rigali, the eventual Archbishop of Philadelphia. A couple
years later, in 1987, I would again have the honor of being
among the Miami seminarians serving for His Holiness at
the famous outdoor Mass in Tamiami Park here in the
Archdiocese of Miami. I was in awe then, and I am in awe
now, as I think about how this beloved Pontiff, Blessed John
Paul II, has become a canonized Saint this past Friday. He is
now Saint John Paul II. It is amazing, but not surprising.
So many of us well remember seeing him as he road in
the pope-mobile along Biscayne Boulevard. We waved
yellow and white papal flags. Many of us waited for hours
just to get a glimpse of the man, the Pope, whom we had
prayed for daily at Holy Mass. It was an amazing gathering
of the faithful on that rainy day of the Papal liturgy at
Tamiami Park. So much preparation. So much anticipation.
Many of us waited in the rain just for a chance to see him,
and hear his inspiring words. As the rain subsided, he did,
finally, emerge to offer a few words and a long-awaited
blessing. Some of us even shook his hand! The Pope that
would serve as the universal pastor of the Catholic Church
for 27 years, who canonized 483 saints during his own
pontificate, would now become a saint himself. On this
Divine Mercy Sunday (which he instituted), it is particularly
fitting that we celebrate his life and holy example.
Actually, given his exemplary service to Christ and the
Church, it is really not surprising that he is now a saint.
Many Catholics had their own faith renewed by Saint John
Paul II's ministry. Many of us were inspired to "vocation" by
his example. Thank you, Holy Father! We miss you, yet
rejoice with you today!
It, indeed, is amazing that we have lived in an era that
has produced Saints of our own time. Blessed John XXIII,
the "happy" Pope of the late 1950's and early 1960's, who
convoked the Second Vatican Council, completely reshaping
Catholicism in the modern era, and enabling (among other
things) that we could enjoy the celebration of the sacred
mysteries in our own language, Saint John XXIII captured
the spiritual imagination and hearts of the faithful around
the globe. His pastoral leadership inserted the Church into
the issues of the modern world, which desperately needed
the clarity of the Gospel of Christ. Many of our seniors, our
long-time parishioners, remember John XXIII with great
fondness. Thank you Holy Father! We haven't forgotten you
either. And we rejoice with you today!
The Catholic Church now has two new Saints that
inspire us by their holy lives, and aid us by their
intercession.
As we conclude the Octave of Easter this weekend,
celebrating the glory of the Resurrection of Christ, it is our
joy to be assured that heavenly glory has now been shared
with two exemplary men of faith and devotion, who led us
with love and inspiration from above. They have now
inherited the Kingdom of God prepared for them from the
beginning of time. It is amazing, but not surprising. Where
they have gone, we surely hope to follow. Alleluia!
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OFFICE STAFF
Mrs. Irma Aguilar
Ext. 300
Receptionist
Data Processing Coordinator
Mrs. Maria Elena Chialastri,
Ext. 306
Office Manager
Administrative Assistant to the Pastor
Mr. Juan Del Sol,
Ext. 311
Wedding Coordinator
Dr. Dawn Fontana,
Ext. 305
Director of Liturgical Music
Mrs. Cris Garcia-Casals
(305) 446-5540
Administrative Assistant
Office of Religious Education
Sister Maria Kolbe, OCD
(305) 446-5540
Director of Religious Education
Mr. Mark Landia
Ext. 308
Resource Officer for Communications and Protocol
Mrs. Maria Pernas,
Ext. 314
Bookkeeper
Mr. Jorge Santibáñez
Ext. 307
Youth Minister
Coordinator of Ministries
Mr. Milton Somarriba
Ext. 309
Church Custodian
Ms. Vivian Xiqués
Ext. 302
Curator of Records
Virtus Training Coordinator
ST. THERESA CATHOLIC SCHOOL
2701 Indian Mound Trail
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Phone: (305) 446-1738
www.stscg.org
Administrated by
The Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart
Sr. Caridad, OCD., Principal
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE
Saturday (English and Spanish) 8:30 am to 10:00 am
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Private on Saturdays 11:00 am, 11:30 am., 12:00 pm or
Group on Sundays at 2:00 pm
Arrangements must be made with the Parish Office
two months in advance.
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY
Arrangements must be made with the Parish Office
at least six months in advance.
2
ND SUNDAY OF EASTER
(DIVINE MERCY)
APRIL 27, 2014
“Blessed are those who have not seen and have
believed.”
— John 20:29b
BELIEVING
N
ew birth, new life, good news! These themes
run throughout today’s scripture readings.
The first reading from the Acts of the Apostles
describes the joyful early days of the newly born
church, when members devoted themselves to
instruction, the communal life, the breaking of
bread, and the prayers. The passage from Peter’s
first letter echoes that joy, and assures those who
now believe though they never saw Jesus that their
faith will lead to their salvation.
But amid all the joy, the Gospel reading calls us
to sober reality. Not everyone can believe so easily.
Even an apostle can doubt this astonishing news of
the Resurrection. Across the centuries, Jesus
reaches forward to touch us today: “Blessed are
those who have not seen and have believed.”
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
O
ne of the great Easter traditions is
“mystagogy,” an ancient word meaning
“reflection on the mysteries.” It is a style of
catechesis, or passing on the faith. People who have
shared an experience, in this case those who have
been baptized at Easter, are urged to recall their
experience, reflect on its meaning, and apply their
insights to their new way of life.
There is an aspect of an experience that is
simply not available until you’ve had it. For
example, you may think you know weddings inside
out; you’ve been to dozens, seen hundreds in the
movies or on television, but until you’ve said “I do”
to another, there is a certain knowledge unavailable
to you. Those who go down into the waters of
baptism as adults have similar experiences; they
have all taken baths before, but not like this one!
Mystagogy helps such persons to uncover the deep
meaning of the experience, their sense of a new
beginning, of God’s abundant love, of forgiveness,
of community.
It takes time for the power of the Easter Vigil to
work its wonders for us. Those who are newly
baptized are called “neophytes,” meaning “newly
planted.” The tender buds of spring need care and
nurturing, and our new brothers and sisters need
your prayer and your faithful example.
—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
SACRED STEPS:
SACRAMENTAL CELEBRATIONS AT LITTLE FLOWER
Congratulations to our Newly Baptized & Confirmed:
Ariana Aspuru, Sergio A. Bedriñana, Tina Marie Bertot,
James Flipse, Britney Anne Kresky, Gary James Martin,
Jr, Samaya Perez, Halimah Pino, Nicole Patricia Planell
Rest in Peace. We Pray for Those Who Have Entered
Eternity:
Julia Arguelles Gurri
NEXT WEEKEND’S MASS SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, MAY 3RD
8:00 am
5:00 pm
Fr. Barajas
Fr. Ibok
SUNDAY, MAY 4TH
7:30 am
9:00 am
10:30 am
12:30 pm
5:30 pm
7:00 pm
Fr. Davis
Fr. Martin
Fr. Barajas
Fr. Davis
Fr. Martin
Fr. Barajas
SIGNS OF OUR STEWARDSHIP
Weekend of April 13, 2014 - Palm Sunday
Attendance …………………………………………….. 4,689
Adult Collection ……………..……………..………. $23,953
Children’s Collection ………………..…….………....... $950
Devotional Lights ………..….….………...……….…… $600
Total ……………………….……...………………... $25,503
Planning for death is as natural for the Christian as planning for life. As stated in 1
Timothy 5:8, “If anyone does not take care of his own, and especially of his
household; he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.” Having a will IS
good stewardship. Take care of your family and remember your parish family too!
For information on estate planning, contact the Office of Planned Giving at
(305) 762-1110.
MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday, April 27 - 2nd Sunday of Easter/Divine Mercy Sunday
7:30 am
(†) Marie Chiarlone
9:00 am
Greer Munley Family Intentions
10:30 am
Missa Pro Populo - Members of the Parish Family
12:30 pm Intenciones de la Familia Murdock
5:30 pm
(†) Olga Romanach
7:00 pm
(†) Raul Fernandez-Shelton
Monday, April 28
6:15 am
8:00 am
12:15 pm
5:30 pm
(†) Rafael Roversi
Special Intentions
Cristina Murdock’s Intentions
(†) Ninfa Galeano Moreno
6:15 am
8:00 am
12:15 pm
5:30 pm
6:15 am
8:00 am
12:15 pm
5:30 pm
8:00 am
5:00 pm
Tuesday, April 29
6:15 am
8:00 am
12:15 pm
5:30 pm
6:15 am
8:00 am
12:15 pm
5:30 pm
(†) Miguel A. Colon Morales
(†) Hilda Horan
(†) Miguel y Maria Teresa Andux
(†) Eduardo Rodriguez Arias
Wednesday, April 30
Recuperacion de Sandra Blass
(†) Rebecca Coriam
Murdock Family Intentions
(†) Robert Layne
7:30 am
9:00 am
10:30 am
12:30 pm
5:30 pm
7:00 pm
Thursday, May 1
(†) Silvia (Kika) Perez Pascual
(†) Rolando Casanova
Murdock Family Intentions
(†) German Sanchez
Friday, May 2
Ricardo Puente’s Birthday
(†) Zoe Prio
(†) Lucia Antonie Hernandez
(†) Maria Mackie Moran
Saturday, May 3
Murdock Family Intentions
(†) Tete Damien Chaviano
Sunday, May 4
Living & Deceased Members of the
Edward Zarzecki Family
(†) Martha Sanchez
Missa Pro Populo - Members of the Parish Family
(†) Ramon Antonio y Evangelista Rodriguez
(†) Aida Zayas
(†) Olivia Jimenes de Acosta y
Ramona Francisca Jimenes
LET US PRAY FOR THOSE IN NEED - OREMOS POR LOS NECESITADOS
Carlos Javier Sequeira - Andrés Arias - Eddy Bruno - Gabriel Habib - Martha Leonard - Lizveth Chávez - Steven Michael - José Rodríguez - Noah Masse - Greg Davis
- Francis Diaz - Pierre Mezidor - Gumecindo Pérez - Ann Mahfood - Mary Gilliam - Dan Fitzgerald - Miriam Garcia - Cindy Wong - Blanca Henriquez - Barbara
Senninger - Yolanda Felipe - Kevin Childs - Frances Diaz - Luis Guillermo Saldorriaga - Alejandro Gonzalez - Thomas Prado - Reynaldo Chavarry - Katherine
Cabarga - Emily Nelson - Mercedita Restrepo - Larry King - Maria Diaz de la Fuente - Maria Campos Castellanos - Mayra Vasquez - Wendy Granger - Jonathan
Kevin Serrano - Steve Musolino - Antonio Lista - David Del Valle - Julia Salas - Francisco J. Corripio - Leonor Velez - Alessandra Sanchez-Medina - Marco Ferrari
- Teresa de Jesus Diaz Brito - Alberto Roldan - Luly Exposito - Veronica Izaguirre - Ivan Jordana - Matthew Young - Carolina Nodarse Diaz - Teresa de Jesus DiazBrito - Yolanda Santos de Folgar - Martha Garcia - Vasco Gonzalez Arbulo - Carlos Martinez Mole - Jorge L. Ortega - Gladys Ramirez - Jeremy Aguilera
PARISH WEEKLY CALENDAR
Sunday, April 27
Youth Ministry Fundraiser - Saint Pope Posters
12:00 pm
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
8:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:oo pm
7:oo pm
7:30 pm
8:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
7:30 pm
.
Legion de Maria: Angelus y Rosario - LH
Baptisms Scheduled - C
Divine Mercy Retreat - CH
Monday, April 28
Gaudium Jr. High Youth Group - CH
Bible Study - RPC
Emaus de Hombres - RPC
VBS Jr Volunteer Training - CH
Tuesday, April 29
Holy Hour & Reception - C/CH
Legion of Mary - LH
RCIA - RPC
Talleres Training - RPC
Charismatic Prayer Group - RPC
Wednesday, April 30
Prayer and Life Workshop - RPC
Women’s Spanish Emmaus - RPC
Legion de Maria - LH
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
7:30 pm
Thursday, May 1
Talleres de Oracion y Vida - RPC
Boy Scouts - CAF
Choir Rehearsal - STS
Cursillo - RPC
Men’s Emmaus - CH
Friday, May 2
No School Today
6:45 pm
Wedding - C
Liam Dillon & Claudia Amaya
7:30 pm
Grupo Oración Carismático - RPC
Saturday, May 3
8:00 am Baptism Classes - RPC
8:30 am
Confessions - C
10 am, 12:30 pm & 3 pm - STS First Communions - C
6:45 pm Wedding - C
John M. Bryant & Katerina Sanchez
12:00 pm
2:00 pm
Sunday, May 4
Legion de Maria: Angelus y Rosario - LH
Baptisms Scheduled - C
Legend: C- Church; CAF- STS Cafeteria; KoC- Knights of Columbus Hall; LH- Legion of Mary
House; REC- Rectory; RPC- Reilly Parish Center; CH- Comber Hall; STS- St. Theresa School
HOLY HOUR
HORA SANTA
Join us for a Eucharistic Holy
Hour on Tuesday, April 29th at
7 p.m. in the Church.
Come adore the Lord in the
Blessed Sacrament!
Exposition,
Adoration,
Reflection,
Intercession and Hymns will be a part of this
beautiful hour of prayer. A light reception/
social will follow in Comber Hall.
All are welcome!
OUTDOOR CANDLELIGHT ROSARY
IN MAY
Since May is a Marian month,
we will again have an outdoor
candlelight rosary ceremony on
the lawn surrounding the grotto
of the rectory-house yard on
Monday, May 5th, at 8:00pm.
It will be a beautiful way to
express our filial affection for
the Blessed Mother, as we pray
the rosary in five different
languages (English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese,
and Latin). The 25-minute ceremony will be
followed by a light reception under the rectory
carport. All are welcome.
CONFESSIONAL RENOVATIONS
We will soon be underway with
the renovation of three of our
confessionals, which we use in the
Sacrament
of
Reconciliation.
It will be an effort in making them
more comfortable, private, and
user-friendly,
easing
access
with new flooring and signage,
enhancing furnishing, and including climate
control and lighting. Each confessional will cost
$18,000. To date, donations which address one
of the confessionals has been received. Thanks
to those who have given toward this cause.
Advance thanks to those of you who will soon
contribute.
Our quarterly Healing Mass for
the infirmed, the weak, the aged,
and those facing surgery is
scheduled for Tuesday, May 20th
at 7:00pm. Multiple priests will
be present to bestow the
Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. Please mark
your calendars and join us!
Media.
That the media may be instruments
in the service of truth and peace.
Medios de comunicación.
Para que los medios de
comunicación sean instrumentos
al servicio de la verdad y de la paz.
Mary’s Guidance.
That Mary, Star of Evangelization,
may guide the Church in
proclaiming Christ to all nations.
María, guía para la misión.
Para que María, Estrella de la
Evangelización, guíe la misión de
la Iglesia de anunciar a Cristo
a todos los pueblos.
NEW DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT AND STEWARDSHIP HIRED
We are pleased to announce the hiring of JORGE PEREZ, as our new parish
Director of Advancement and Stewardship. He will begin his duties this
summer. Jorge is a member of the National Catholic Development Conference
with experience in administration, personnel management, public speaking and
entrepreneurship. He is currently the Athletic Director at Archbishop Coleman
Carroll High School, He is also a professional DJ, who recently provided music
for our Valentine’s Day Gala in Comber Hall. A Catholic of great conviction, he
is also a family man with two beautiful children. Welcome Jorge!
JOIN FR. DAVIS FOR A PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY DURING CHRISTMAS BREAK!
You are invited to join us on a once-in-a-lifetime ‘Journey to Italy,’ 10-days,
December 25, 2014 to January 3, 2015. Includes visits to Rome, Assisi,
Florence, Orvieto, Monte Cassino & more! Only $3,374 from Miami (MIA),
plus $536 in airport taxes and $125 in tips. Under the Spiritual Direction of
Rev. Michael Davis of Church of the Little Flower.
To download the free color brochure and registration form, visit
www.GoCatholicTravel.com/Davis, or for more information, please contact
Mr. Mark Landia at (305) 446-9950 or send an email to mlandia@cotlf.org.
Space is limited. Register today!
“WHY CATHOLIC?
¿POR QUÉ SER CATÓLICO?
A nation-wide program of adult
faith formation entitled, “Why
Catholic?,” is soon to be activated here at the
Church of the Little Flower. It will include
three components: 1.) the use of a meaningful
curriculum applied in each of our ministry
groups at the parish; 2.) the formation of a
new “large-group” ministry, entitled, “Why
Catholic?,” which presents a model for faith
development; and finally 3.) the formation of
small groups of parishioners, who study and
pray over Catholic doctrine, as they seek faith
enrichment. For more information, contact
Fr. Daniel Martin at the parish office.
REPORTING CHILD MALTREATMENT
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Each week
we will offer snippets from Virtus bulletins shared in the
last year. Virtus training is a child sex abuse awareness
and prevention program that begins with a live training
session and continues with monthly bulletins.
Incidents of child maltreatment exist in a variety of
forms: child neglect, physical child abuse, child abuse
homicide, sexual child abuse, child exploitation,
emotional or psychological abuse. Anyone knowing of
abuse or suspecting abuse should call the Florida Abuse
Hotline at: 1-800-96-ABUSE (1-800-962-2873).
Internet abuse or suspicion of abuse should be reported
to Cyber Tipline at 1-800-843-5678.
Additionally, anyone abused by a church member
and seeking help may call the Archdiocese of Miami’s
Victim Assistance Coordinator at 1-866-80-ABUSE
( 1-800-802-2873).
MEN’S EMMAUS RETREAT
The Men’s Emmaus Community of
the Church of the Little Flower
invites you for a weekend of
spiritual exercises and reflection.
The Retreat will be held at the
Miami Youth Center Retreat House on May 16, 17
& 18, 2014. The retreat begins at 6:00pm sharp on
Friday and ends by 3:30pm on Sunday.
Information sheets and retreat applications are
available at the doors of the Church, as well as at
the parish office and on the parish website. For
more information, please contact Hely Santeliz
at
(954)
614-5993
or
by
email
at
hely@brickellkeygroup.com
Join us on Saturday, May 3rd
at 6:45 am for the traditional First
Saturday Devotion to Our Lady of
Fatima. We will pray a Rosary and
stay afterwards for the morning Mass.
Join
the
on
Wednesday, April 30th in the
Reilly Parish Center for lunch and a movie!
For more information about the St. Teresa
Active Retired Seniors program, please contact
Maria Elena Coto at (305) 491-4133.
VBS 2014 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Registration for Vacation Bible School: Weird
Animals, taking place the weeks of June 16 and
June 23, 2014 is now OPEN!
For information about the camp, dates and
times, and fees, please visit
https://www.groupvbspro.com/
vbs/ez/littleflower
or scan this code with
your smartphone!
YOUTH MINISTRY
CORNER
POPE SAINT POSTERS FUNDRAISER
AS WE CONTINUE BUILDING MOMENTUM TOWARD OUR
2016 WORLD YOUTH DAY PILGRIMAGE TO POLAND, HOME
OF POPE SAINT JOHN PAUL II, WHO WAS CANONIZED
EARLIER TODAY, THE YOUTH MINISTRY OFFICE IS SELLING
COMMEMORATIVE POSTERS OF OUR TWO NEWEST POPE
SAINTS FOR $1 EACH. PLEASE SEE JORGE SANTIBÁÑEZ IN
THE CHURCH PATIOS TO GET YOURS TODAY!
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF
YOUTH MINISTRY HERE AT COTLF!
EASTER SACRAMENTS
The Easter Season brings with it
the joyful celebration of the
Sacraments of Initiation!
At this year’s Easter Vigil,
we welcomed 9 neophytes
through the celebration of
Baptism, Confirmation,
and First Communion and in the
coming weeks, our school and CCD
children will likewise celebrate
their First Communion and Confirmation.
Congratulations to all!!
VBS JUNIOR VOLUNTEER TRAINING
TRAINING FOR VBS JR VOLUNTEERS BEGINS TOMORROW,
MONDAY, APRIL 28TH AT 8PM, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING
THE JR HIGH YOUTH GROUP. VOLUNTEERS IN 6-8TH GRADE
ARE WELCOME TO COME EARLIER, AT 7PM, TO TAKE PART
IN THE REGULAR JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP ACTIVITIES.
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DOMINGO DE PASCUA
(DIVINA MISERICORDIA)
27 DE ABRIL DE 2014
“Dichosos los que creen sin haber visto”.
— Juan 20:29b
FIELES LOS QUE CREEN
renacer, nueva vida, buenas noticias!
¡N uevo
Estos temas relucen en las lecturas bíblicas de
hoy. La primera lectura de los Hechos de los
Apóstoles describe los primeros días de júbilo de la
Iglesia recién nacida cuando los miembros se
dedicaban a la enseñanza, la vida en común, la
fracción del pan y las oraciones. El pasaje de la
primera carta de Pedro refleja esa alegría de la
nueva vida y asegura a los nuevos creyentes que no
conocieron a Jesús, que su fe los llevará a la
salvación.
Pero entre esa alegría, la lectura del Evangelio
nos hace volver a la realidad. No todos pueden
creer tan fácilmente. Hasta un apóstol puede dudar
de estas noticias extraordinarias de la Resurrección.
Durante dos milenios Jesús nos busca y nos toca al
decirnos: “Felices los que creen sin haber visto”.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes:
Martes:
Miércoles:
Jueves:
Hch 4:23-31; Sal 2:1-9; Jn 3:1-8
Hch 4:32-37; Sal 93 (92):1-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15
Hch 5:17-26; Sal 34 (33):2-9; Jn 3:16-21
Hch 5:27-33; Sal 34 (33):2, 9, 17-20;
Jn 3:31-36, ó (por la memoria) Gn 1:26 —
2:3 ó Col 3:14-15, 17, 23-24; Sal 90 (89):24, 12-14, 16; Mt 13:54-58
Viernes: Hch 5:34-42; Sal 27 (26):1, 4, 13-14;
Jn 6:1-15
Sábado:
1 Cor 15:1-8; Sal 19 (18):2-5; Jn 14:6-14
Domingo: Hch 2:14, 22-33; Sal 16 (15):1-2, 5, 7-11;
1 Pe 1:17-21; Lc 24:13-35
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TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE
l 20 de abril de 1906 los ojos de una imagen de la
Dolorosa comenzaron a parpadear durante un
lapso de 15 minutos en el colegio jesuita San Gabriel,
en Quito, Ecuador. En 1995 en Cochabamba, Bolivia,
donde una imagen del Divino rostro lagrimó sangre y
después, una imagen de la Inmaculada hizo lo mismo.
En el transcurso del siglo veinte, muchísimas
imágenes de Cristo, María e incluso, el Espíritu Santo,
lloraron lágrimas de agua, sangre u óleo, emitieron
aroma de rosa o mostraron alguna manifestación
paranormal.
La ciencia logró explicar algunos de estos
fenómenos, pero en muchos casos no fue posible.
Normalmente, la jerarquía eclesiástica prefiere no
hacer declaraciones oficiales al respecto, por lo
menos, no antes de mucho escrutinio. El apóstol san
Juan recomienda examinar cada espíritu (1 Juan 4:1-3)
y esto es lo que la Iglesia hace con estas
manifestaciones sobrenaturales. Con investigaciones
científicas, sociales y espirituales se examinan
cuidadosamente estas manifestaciones a fin de
asegurar que provienen de Dios y no del diablo u
otros orígenes. En fin, la mejor prueba de la veracidad
de estos fenómenos es la conversión de los fieles.
—Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
PARA REPORTAR EL MALTRATO INFANTIL
Abril es el Mes Nacional para la Prevención del Abuso
Infantil. Cada semana ofreceremos una cápsula de los
boletines de Virtus compartidos en el pasado año.
El entrenamiento de Virtus es un programa de conciencia y
prevención del abuso infantil que comienza con una
presentación en vivo y continúa con boletines mensuales.
Los incidentes de maltrato infantil existen en una
variedad de formas: negligencia infantil, abuso físico del
niño, homicidio a causa del abuso infantil, abuso sexual
infantil, explotación de menores, o abuso emocional
o psicológico. Cualquier persona que sepa de abuso
o sospeche abuso, debe llamar a la Línea Directa
para Denunciar Abuso en la Florida: 1-800-96-ABUSE
(1-800-962-2873).
El abuso o sospecha de abuso por internet debe ser
reportado a la línea de informe cibernético (Cyber Tipline):
1-800-843-5678. Además, cualquier persona que haya sido
abusada por un miembro de la iglesia, y necesita ayuda,
debe llamar al Coordinador de Ayuda a las Víctimas,
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