40 Days for Life

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Gospel meditation from the Diocese of Austin

Please consider using the following question from the Diocese of Austin for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time:


• How do you go about producing “good fruit” in the vineyard of the Lord?


• ¿Cómo le haces para producir "buenos frutos" en la viña del Señor?

Apostolate for Family Consecration

Several members of St. Martin de Porres parish have become involved in the Apostolate for  Family Consecration and find it very rewarding.  For more information go to the website.

Weekly Meditation from the Diocese of Austin - September 12, 2010

September Reflection Questions from the Weekly E-Pistle a publication of the Diocese of Austin.

Please consider the following question as a reflection on the Gospel for the 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time (September 12, 2010):

• The story of the Prodigal Son teaches us that even when we falter (by sinning), when we return to God our Father, he will welcome us back with joy. Is there someone who has trespassed against you that you need to forgive?

• La historia del Hijo Pródigo nos enseña que aun cuando fallamos (al pecar), al regresar a Dios, nuestro Padre, él nos dará la bienvenida y nos recibirá con alegría. ¿Hay alguien que ha hecho algo en contra de usted, que lo ha ofendido y que tiene que perdonar?

Prayer for Family and Friends

O God,
bless our family and all its members and friends;
bind us together by your love.
Give us kindnes and patience to support each other;
and wisdom in all we do.
Let the gift of your peace come into our hearts
and remain with us.
May we rejoice in your blessings for all our days.
Amen.

Weekly Meditation from the Diocese of Austin - July 18, 2010

Reflection Questions from the Weekly E-Pistle a publication of the Diocese of Austin.


Please consider the following question as a reflection on the Gospel for the 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time (July 18, 2010):

• The story of Martha and Mary teaches us that sometimes we need to be busy and sometimes we need to be still -- but always focused on the Lord. Where is your focus when you are busy and still?

• La historia de Marta y María nos enseña que a veces necesitamos estar ocupados y a veces tenemos que estar quietos – pero siempre centrados en el Señor. ¿Hacia donde te centras cuando estás ocupado o estás quieto?

Weekly Meditation from the Diocese of Austin - July 4, 2010

Reflection Questions from the Weekly E-Pistle a publication of the Diocese of Austin.

Please consider the following question as a reflection on the Gospel for the 13th Sunday of Ordinary Time (July 4, 2010):

• Jesus tells the 72 to bid peace to every house they enter. How do you bring peace to all those you visit?


• Jesús les dice a los 72 que den la paz en todas las casas que entren. ¿Cómo lleva usted la paz a todos aquellos a quien visita?