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GOSPEL
John 20:19-23
Gospel Reflection
Some events are so life-changing that we have to keep going back to them in memory to grasp their true meaning. That's how it was with the gospel writers and the resurrection of Jesus. In this reading, John recalls the evening of the first Easter. Jesus appears in the midst of the disciples and gives them his peace. He breathes on them and gives them the breath of the Holy Spirit so that they have the power to forgive sins.
As we know from the first reading, the Spirit would be experienced again as fire and a mighty wind at Pentecost. But whatever form the Spirit takes, his gifts are intended to bring unity and peace to the Body of Christ. What gift of the Holy Spirit sustains your faith today?
Discussion Points for Gospel
How would you complete this statement: "To me, peace means...." Describe times when you have experienced peace. When Jesus says "Peace be with you," what do you think he has in mind?
Why is the power to forgive sins so important in the Christian community? What examples have you seen in your family or your parish of people sharing the peace of Christ?
 HELP
NEEDED FOR PARISH PICNIC
June 25th
Sunday,
June 25th, is set for our annual parish
picnic. The
next planning meeting is Saturday, June
10th at 10
a.m. in a downstairs hall calssroom. If you would
like to speak to someone before then, phone
Joe Martinez at 792-4652 or Tom Wohlmut at 796-0923.
This is a fun event. Come and get to know other parishioners!! Bring your ideas and we appreciate your help. |
EVANGELIO
Juan 20:19-23
Reflexión
Algunos eventos cambian tanto la vida que tenemos que seguir recordándolos constantemente para discernir su verdadero significado. Eso fue lo que pasó con los escritores de los evangelios y la resurrección de Jesús. En esta lectura, Juan recuerda que la tarde de la resurrección. Jesús aparece en medio de los discípulos y les da la paz. El sopla sobre ellos y les da al Espíritu Santo para que tengan el poder de perdonar los pecados.
Como vimos en la primera lectura, el Espíritu vendrá de nuevo en forma de fuego y fuerte viento en Pentecostés. Pero sea cual sea la forma que tome el Espíritu, sus dones traen unidad y paz al cuerpo de Cristo.
¿Qué don del Espíritu Santo sostiene tu vida hoy?
Preguntas para dialogar
¿Cómo completarías la siguiente afirmación? Para mí, paz significa . . .. . .. Describe una vez cuando has experimentado paz. Cuando Jesús dice "la paz sea con ustedes", ¿qué crees que él estaba pensando?
¿Por qué el poder de perdonar los pecados es tan importante en la comunidad cristiana? ¿Qué ejemplos has visto en tu familia o parroquia de personas compartiendo la paz de Cristo?  DEANERY NEWS Our Lady of Rosary Parish is sponsoring a wonderful 5 part series on the Sacraments this summer. The speaker, Armenak K. Hermez, ia a great teacher and dynamic presenter. He is an active member of Our Lady of Rosary Church in Union City. A person can choose to come to all or part of the series.
Please join us on Thursdays, 7:30 – 9 p.m. in the Dobrec Room, Our Lady of Rosary Church, 703 “C” Street, Union City. The dates are June 15, 22nd and July 6, 13th and 20th. A donation of $7 per person is requested for each session. |
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