Sunday´s Gospel, XXII Sunday in ordinary time
GOSPEL Luke 14, 1. 7-14 : On a sabbath day Jesus had gone for a meal to the house of one of the leading Pharisees; and they watched him closely. He then told the guests a parable, because he had noticed how they picked the places of honour.…
Lectio Divina Reflectión, Words for life, ambition for higher goals
WORDS FOR LIFE This parable reminds us of the need to remember always our proper social position and to ensure that our blind ambition doesn’t send us on a mad race for ever higher goals. This craving for apparent progress occurs when we allow our desire for honour, power…
Voice of pope Francis, In the poor we see Christ’s face
In imitation of our Master, we Christians are called to confront the poverty of our brothers and sisters, to touch it, to make it our own and to take practical steps to alleviate it.not the same as: destitution is poverty without faith, without support, without hope. There are…
Saints´Feast Days Coming Up, XXII Sunday in ordinary time
The Feast day of the Martyrdom of John the Baptist—August 29th: On this feast day we are focused on Johns martyrdom and beheading , John died for the faith for which he lived . The consequences of his heralding the Good News of the Gospel and a call to…
He Was Born To Love God
2nd ANNIVERSARY OF THE ORDINATION OF REV. FATHER ALEX OKIROR Last Tuesday (16th August) we celebrated the Second Anniversary of his Ordination, firstly with a Thanksgiving Mass which was very well attended, and then with a supper in his honour prepared by the parishioners. This 30 year old Ugandan priest,…
Sunday´s Gospel, XXI Sunday in ordinary time
GOSPEL Luke 13, 22-30 : Through towns and villages Jesus went teaching, making his way to Jerusalem. Someone said to him, ‘Sir, will there be only a few saved?’ He said to them, ‘Try your best to enter by the narrow door, because, I tell you, many will…
Lectio Divina Reflectión, Words for life, the narrow door
WORDS FOR LIFE According to the Gospel of St. Luke, the Lord is asked whether it is true that few people will be saved. Jesus replies, «Enter the Kingdom by the narrow door.» When we think of a narrow door, it could be like the main door…
Voice of pope Benedict XVI, reading on holiday
The holiday period is without a doubt a practical time for taking up the biography and writings of a particular Saint but every day of the year affords us an opportunity to familiarize ourselves with our heavenly Patrons. Their human and spiritual experience shows that holiness is not a luxury,…
Saints´Feast Days Coming Up, XXI Sunday in ordinary time
Feast of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary-August 22nd: The feast of Mary´s Queenship is a recent institution even though it is ancient in origin and devotion . It was established by the Venerable Pius X11 in 1954 at the end of the Marian year. Theof Mary as Queen…
A Big Thank you From Caritas of Santo Cristo del Calvario Parish, Marbella
A BIG THANK YOU from CARITAS (Santo Cristo del Calvario Parish, Marbella) Caritas, based in the Parish of Santo Cristo del Calvario of Marbella, heartily thanks not only those who attended the Charity Dinner on the 6th of August but also those who worked to make it such a…