By Fr. Erik Esparza
“The Christian must be a luminous person who carries the light, a light that comes from one that his not his own, but a gift of God, a gift of Jesus. We carry this light forward!” –Pope Francis
In the Gospel of Matthew, immediately after Jesus teaches his disciples the Beatitudes, He proclaims each of them the light of the world! Jesus says, “You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden.
By Fr. Erik Esparza
Jesus challenges His disciples, “You have heard that it was said to your ancestors, you shall not kill; and whoever kills will be liable to judgment. But I say to you, whoever is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment (Matthew 5:21-22).”
By Fr. Erik Esparza
“When we walk without the cross, when we build without the cross, and when we profess Christ without the cross, we are not disciples of the Lord.” - Pope Francis
There is a constant temptation in the life of a Christian to walk the journey of faith without the cross. After all, Jesus suffered so we didn’t have to! Jesus conquered the cross and is risen! Right? Yes, indeed we celebrate at Easter and every Sunday the Resurrection of the Lord.
By Fr. Erik Esparza
Jesus is Risen! He is Risen indeed! We have entered the Easter Season. It is a time to celebrate new life. Jesus’ Resurrection is a sign that death and suffering is defeated with new life, redemption and salvation.
By Fr. Erik Esparza
“Nothing is more practical than finding God, that is, than falling in a love in a quite absolute, final way. What you are in love with, what seizes your imagination will affect everything. It will decide what will get you out of bed in the mornings, what you will do with your evenings, how you spend your weekends, what you read, who you know, what breaks your heart, and what amazes you with joy and gratitude. Fall in love, stay in love, and it will decide everything.”
