In the Gospel, Jesus informs us of the cost of discipleship. Jesus lists some of the costs.Overall, what He asks us to do is put God and the priorities of God's reign about everything. We are to put our priorities in order with our focus on God as being first in our lives and to let God inform all aspects of our lives such as how we relate to family members.
When Jesus uses the term "hate" regarding how we are to relate to family members, he is stressing the importance of putting God first in our lives. He is not instigation hatred. Letting God inform our understanding of our priorities guides how we relate to God and and to our family members. To better understand this relationship, bring together what we believe and understand about the two commandments " I am the Lord yoru God; have no stange gods before me" and "Honor your father and your mother" The Catechism of the Catholic Church paragraphs 2083-2141 and 2196-2257 go deep into explaining these commandments.

Estimados Amigos,
 
En el Evangelio, Jesus no informa del costo del discipulado. Jesus enumera algunos de los costos. En general, lo que nos pide que hagamos es poner a Dios y las prioridades del reinado de Dios por encima de todo. Debemos ordernar nuestras priordades con nuestra comprension de  nuestras prioridades guia como nos relacionamos con Dios y con los miembros de nuestra familia. Para comprender mejor esta relacion, reuna lo que cremos y comporendemos acerca de los dos mandamientos: "Yo soy el Senor vuestro Dios; no tienen dioses extranos delante de mi" y " Honra a tu padre y a tu madre. El Catecismo de las Iglesia Catolica, los parrafos 2083-2141 y 2196-2257 profundiza en la explicacion de estos madamientos.

​Padre Gino

Hello Friends,

As we welcome the month of September, the Sacred Scriptures give us beautiful readings for us to think about humility. As Sirach speaks to in the first reading. This book offers us wonderful exposure to Israelite wisdom literature. As the first reading mentions "My child, conduct your affairs with humility, and you will be loved more than a giver of gifts." Now there's a congenial quid pro-quo. Be humble and you will be loved, not only show yourself to be lovable, but be, in fact, loved.
"Humble  yourself the more, the greater you are," says Sirach," and you will find mercy in the sight of God." Are you familiar with the saying "The bigger they are, the harder they fall," but not all "big" shots pay much attention to this saying. The wisdom we heard proclaimed this weekend says, in effect, the bigger you are the more attentive you should be to humility. "The mind of the wise," says Sirach, "appreciates proverbs and the ear that listens to wisdom rejoices." Are we wise enough to listen or, in your case, are the ears largely ornamental?

Estados Amigos,

Como veran, este domingo le damos la bienvenida al mes del Septiembre. Dicen que el tiempo vuela. Donde quedo el mes de agosto? Asi que hay seguir sacandole proveche a la vida. De hecho, las lecturas de este fin de semana nos hablan sobre la sabiduria de la literatura israelita. Es una sabiduria que se puede aplicar a nuestra vida cotidiana. El libro del Eclesiastico o Siracides nos dice, "Hijo mio, en tus asuntos procede con humildad y te amaroan mas que el hombre dadivoso." Jesus mismo nos recuerda de ser humidles cuando nos dice en el evangelio: "el que se engrandece a si mismo, sera humilado; y el que se humilla, sera engrandecidio."

​Fr. Alex Urena