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CLERGY REV. JAMES CRUZ, Pastor REV. PATRICK AGBEKO REV. LUIS SILVA PARISH STAFF Director of Religious Education PAX CHRISTI SISTERS SR. LILIANN SILVA, Director Tel. 718-792-4044 x 2238 Director of Music and Cantor MR. PATRICK CONNOLLY Organist MS. DIANE MARAZZI Director of Spanish Liturgies MRS. ROSARIO GRANDA Youth Ministry 929-436-3200/[email protected] MARIA MALASPINA, Director BRYAN GUANANGA, Asst. Director St. Raymond’s Cemetery MR. FRANK MANGUAL, Director 718-792-1133 PARISH SCHOOLS Principal of Elementary School, MR. EUGENE SCANLON Tel. 718-597-3232 Principal of Boys High School, MRS. JUDY CAREW Tel. 718-824-5050 Principal of Girls Academy, SR. MAUREEN P. FLYNN, A.S.C.J. Tel. 718-824-4220 PARISH TRUSTEES MR. EUGENE RAHILLY MS. ELLEN McDONOUGH MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAYS 9:00 am, 12:00 Noon and 5:30 pm (SUNDAY ANTICIPATORY MASS) SUNDAYS 7:30 am 9:00 am SPANISH 10:30 am FAMILY MASS 12:00 noon WEEKDAYS Monday – Friday *7:00 am, 9:00 am & 12:00 Noon *No 7AM Mass during July and August … the 7AM Mass resumes after Labor Day.* WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS 7:00 pm - Spanish Mass Perpetual Novena to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal after the 9 am and 12:00 Noon Masses on Mondays Exposition/Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every Friday after the 12:00 Noon Mass Mass for the Hearing Impaired the last Sunday of the month at 12:00 Noon RECONCILIATION/CONFESSIONS: Saturdays 11:00 am – 11:45 am BAPTISMS BY APPOINTMENT: Prior arrangements must be made with one of the Priests in the rectory. English Baptismal Class held monthly after the 12 noon Sunday Mass English Baptisms held monthly after the 12 noon Sunday Mass Spanish Baptismal Class held monthly at 1:00 pm on a Saturday Spanish Baptisms held monthly at 1:00 pm on a Saturday MARRIAGES BY APPOINTMENT: Arrangements are to be made with Priest at least ONE YEAR in advance of the proposed date and prior to the social arrangements. All couples are required to participate in the Pre-Cana Program. Church of St. Raymond 1759 Castle Hill Avenue Bronx, New York 10462 Telephone: (718) 792-4044 Fax: (718) 863-8509 Email: [email protected] Website: www.straymondparish.org NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 9, 2020

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Page 1: Church of St. Raymond · 12:00— ┼ Carlos Henriquez Mateus _____ Friday – August 14 9:00 am — ┼ Dorotea Lidia Brenes 12:00 — Ana Torres and Family 7:00 pm — ┼ Jose

CLERGY

REV. JAMES CRUZ, Pastor REV. PATRICK AGBEKO REV. LUIS SILVA

PARISH STAFF

Director of Religious Education PAX CHRISTI SISTERS SR. LILIANN SILVA, Director Tel. 718-792-4044 x 2238 Director of Music and Cantor MR. PATRICK CONNOLLY Organist MS. DIANE MARAZZI Director of Spanish Liturgies MRS. ROSARIO GRANDA Youth Ministry 929-436-3200/[email protected] MARIA MALASPINA, Director BRYAN GUANANGA, Asst. Director

St. Raymond’s Cemetery MR. FRANK MANGUAL, Director 718-792-1133

PARISH SCHOOLS

Principal of Elementary School, MR. EUGENE SCANLON Tel. 718-597-3232

Principal of Boys High School, MRS. JUDY CAREW Tel. 718-824-5050

Principal of Girls Academy, SR. MAUREEN P. FLYNN, A.S.C.J. Tel. 718-824-4220

PARISH TRUSTEES

MR. EUGENE RAHILLY MS. ELLEN McDONOUGH

MASS SCHEDULE

SATURDAYS 9:00 am, 12:00 Noon

and 5:30 pm (SUNDAY ANTICIPATORY MASS)

SUNDAYS 7:30 am

9:00 am SPANISH 10:30 am FAMILY MASS

12:00 noon

WEEKDAYS Monday – Friday

*7:00 am, 9:00 am & 12:00 Noon

*No 7AM Mass during July and August … the 7AM Mass resumes after Labor Day.*

WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS

7:00 pm - Spanish Mass

Perpetual Novena to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal after

the 9 am and 12:00 Noon Masses on Mondays

Exposition/Adoration of the

Blessed Sacrament every Friday after the 12:00 Noon Mass

Mass for the Hearing Impaired the last Sunday of the month

at 12:00 Noon

RECONCILIATION/CONFESSIONS: Saturdays 11:00 am – 11:45 am

BAPTISMS BY APPOINTMENT:

Prior arrangements must be made with one of the Priests in the rectory.

English Baptismal Class

held monthly after the 12 noon Sunday Mass

English Baptisms

held monthly after the 12 noon Sunday Mass

Spanish Baptismal Class

held monthly at 1:00 pm on a Saturday

Spanish Baptisms held monthly at 1:00 pm on a Saturday

MARRIAGES BY APPOINTMENT:

Arrangements are to be made with

Priest at least ONE YEAR in advance of the proposed date and prior

to the social arrangements. All couples are required to

participate in the Pre-Cana Program.

Church of St. Raymond 1759 Castle Hill Avenue Bronx, New York 10462

Telephone: (718) 792-4044 Fax: (718) 863-8509 Email: [email protected] Website: www.straymondparish.org

NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 9, 2020

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Dear St. Raymond Parishioners, It has been my honor to minister and serve you all and the youth of St. Raymond’s Parish! It is with a heavy heart that I inform you all that my Re-ligious community has transferred me to Philadelphia, Pa. The sisters would like me to further my education and seek a Masters in Professional Clinical Counseling. Each one of you have been a blessing to my life and I am so grateful to God for all the gifts He has given me through ministering at St. Raymond.

I will miss ministering with all the awesome Youth of our parish and schools! Who knows maybe God will bring me back your way once I have graduated. Please be assured of my daily prayers and warm wishes as I leave here. May God continue the good work He has begun in you!

Peace and Prayers, Sr. Faustina

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Sunday – August 9

7:30 am — ┼ Marcella Martin 9:00 am — Raymond Miranda 10:30 am — 12:00 — ┼ Jennie Salustri

_____________________________________________ Monday – August 10

9:00 am — For the people of the Parish 12:00 — Adrianna Quaranti and Patsy Quaranti

_____________________________________________ Tuesday – August 11

9:00 am — ┼ Carmela De Santis and Gina Lanza 12:00 — ┼ Ana Francisca Arroyo Rivera

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Wednesday – August 12

9:00 am — ┼ Kelly, Hoynes & Tangerman Families 12:00 — 7:00 pm — ┼ Jose Maqueda Huerta

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Thursday – August 13

9:00 am — ┼ Mary Devine 12:00— ┼ Carlos Henriquez Mateus

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Friday – August 14

9:00 am — ┼ Dorotea Lidia Brenes 12:00 — Ana Torres and Family 7:00 pm — ┼ Jose Maqueda Huerta

_________________________________________________ Saturday – August 15

9:00 am — 12:00 — 5:30 pm — ┼ Andrea DeJesus

__________________________________________ Sunday – August 16

7:30 am — 9:00 am — ┼ Beacto Morales 10:30 am — 12:00 — ┼ Inocencio Irizarry

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 9, 2020 Truth shall spring out of the earth, and justice shall look down from heaven. — Psalm 85:12

THE PRESENCE OF GOD After the miracle of Jesus walking on water, the disciples exclaimed, “Truly, you are the Son of God” (Matthew 14:33). Most Christians will probably never experience such a dramatic miracle. Like Elijah, we await the manifestation of God in other moments. Perhaps the biggest challenge for the believer is to be constantly attuned to the possible presence of God in the everyday events of life. This is a stance that takes some people years to develop. Others seem to find the Lord easily in the simple things. As the week unfolds, let us look for the presence of God in the little things around us. Perhaps, like Elijah, we will be surprised at what we find. And, like the disciples, we can add our voice to the confession, “Truly you are the Son of God.” TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The LORD said to Elijah: “Stand on the mountain; the LORD will be passing by” (1 Kings 19:9a, 11-13a). Psalm — Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation (Psalm 85). Second Reading — To the Israelites belong the covenants, the law, and the patriarchs; and from them comes the Christ (Romans 9:1-5). Gospel — As Jesus walked on the sea, the disciples were terrified (Matthew 14:22-33). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Cor 9:6-10; Ps 112:1-2, 5-9; Jn 12:24-26 Tuesday: Ez 2:8 — 3:4; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 Wednesday: Ez 9:1-7; 10:18-22; Ps 113:1-6; Mt 18:15-20 Thursday: Ez 12:1-12; Ps 78:56-59, 61-62: Mt 18:21 — 19:1 Friday: Ez 16:1-15, 60, 63 [59-63]; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Mt 19:3-12 Saturday: Vigil: 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2; Ps 132:6-7, 9-10, 13-14; 1 Cor 15:54b-57; Lk 11:27-28; Day: Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Ps 45:10-12, 16; 1 Cor 15:20-27; Lk 1:39-56 Sunday: Is 56:1, 6-7; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Rom 11:13-15, 29-32; Mt 15:21-28 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time; Nagasaki Memorial Day Monday: St. Lawrence Tuesday: St. Clare Wednesday: St. Jane Frances de Chantal Thursday: Ss. Pontian and Hippolytus Friday: St. Maximilian Kolbe Saturday: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Mass attendance for the weekend of August 1st & 2nd

5:30 pm – 74; 7:30 am – 47; 9:00 am – 155 10:30 am – 41; 12:00 pm – 84 = 401

Sunday Collection = $4,242.00

St. Benedict Joseph Hospital Collection = $1,330.00

The Sanctuary Lamp is being offered this week in loving

memory of Marcella Martin by her nieces.

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Quizhpi who won $85.00 in this weeks 50/50 parish raffle.

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Dear Parishioners, Some of the following events and groups have been delayed, or the meetings are suspended, due to pandemic precautions. Hopefully, we will begin to offer all these ministries soon. We are accepting Marriage, Baptism, and Funeral Arrangements: KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS … Our Knights of Columbus council is looking for more members. If you are a man who is interested in furthering his faith, and putting his faith to work, please contact Raymond 917-213-8517 or Jose 718-433-6075. YOUTH MINISTRY … For more information please contact Maria or Bryan at (929)436-3200 or [email protected]. MASS INTENTIONS … you can remember a family member or friend with an intention at a specific Mass come to the rectory for a specific date … the offering is $15 and Mass cards are available with each Mass … the intentions can be for a living or deceased person … intentions are printed in the bulletin. MASS FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED ... The last Sunday of each month we have Mass at 12 noon with sign language ... pass on the word to relatives and friends who might be interested ... sign language is beautiful and inspiring to watch. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR BULLETIN ADVERTISERS ... we are grateful to the many businesses and offices that advertise and support the printing of our Sunday bulletin ... please consider patronizing them and tell them you saw their ad in our Sunday bulletin. RECEPTION OF HOLY COMMUNION … Just a reminder that we ask that you preferably receive Holy Communion in your hands, by holding out both hands one on top of the other. Also remember that the proper response to the priest before receiving Holy Communion is “Amen,” not “Thank you.” BAPTISMS … all Catholics should be baptized … parents should be registered in the parish and attending weekly Sunday Mass in order to have the child baptized … godparents must be practicing Catholics who have received the sacraments of Baptism, Holy Communion and Confirmation and, if married, married in the church … godparents must be members of a parish and must be attending weekly Mass … if you are going to be a godparent, it makes perfect and reasonable sense that you are practicing the faith and that you are a model for the child. SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY ... the Catholic Church teaches that marriage is between a man and a woman, a sign of LOVE and LIFE ... Catholics should be married in the church and, if married only civilly, should speak to one of the priests about receiving the sacrament in the Church (called convalidation) ... please know that you are welcome to ask questions and to receive direction and advice about the SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY … Please remember to secure a date for your wedding before making any arrangements with caterers, limo drivers, family and friends. FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS … the usual practice for Catholic burials is a wake service in a funeral home, a Funeral Mass in the parish church, burial of the body or cremains in a cemetery (preferably a Catholic cemetery) … speak with one of the priests for assistance before a death occurs and speak with a reputable funeral home director about pre-arrangements … cremains (ashes) are held in the same reverence and respect as a body and so they should be treated carefully, respectfully, reverentially and buried as soon as possible after cremation. PARISH REGISTRATION … all members of the parish should be registered and receive parish mailings and envelopes … if you are an

adult (18 years and older), you should register to receive the envelopes and other information from the parish … you need to be registered in order to receive recommendation letters, financial statements, tuition rates and other parish related issues … HOW TO REGISTER? Come to the rectory office on Castle Hill Ave. LATE FOR CHURCH? … Why? Please resolve to arrive early for Mass, say a prayer, read the Scripture and be ready when we start it will make the Mass more prayerful and meaningful for all. Remember, if you miss the readings, you miss the teachings of Christ. St. Jerome wrote, “Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ.” Getting to Church on time matters. VISITING OF THE SICK OR HOMEBOUND … If you know of anyone who is sick or homebound and would like to receive communion, Please call the rectory to give us your information as well as the information of the person who wishes to receive communion. They must reside in our parish area.

“Save Time and Donate Online!”

Online Giving is now available for parishioners with WeShare, an easy and convenient way to save time and support the church. Donating is simple, safe, and completely secure. With WeShare, you can set up a recurring weekly or monthly transac-tion using your checking, savings, or credit card account. You can de-cide how much to give to any collection and make changes any time, day or night. Plus, you can leave your checkbook at home on Sundays. If you would like to enroll in Online Giving, please visit our parish website straymondparish.org and click on Give Online. If you have any questions or concerns about the program or would like help setting up your account, please call Mary Anne McNally at the rectory at 718-792-4044 ext 3225. "Give and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your lap. For the measure with which you measure will in return be measured out to you." --Luke 6:38

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SAINT TERESA BENEDICTA OF THE CROSS (EDITH STEIN) (1891-1942) August 9 “Come,” Edith gently whispered, tak-ing her sister Rosa’s hand, “let us go for our people!” These were Edith Stein’s last words as the Nazis, enraged at the Dutch bishops’ condemnation of their genocide, took into custody all Catholic

converts from Judaism. Born Jewish, but non-practicing from her teens, Edith’s search for truth led to a doctorate in philosophy, a brilliant career as professor and author and, finally, to the Autobi-ography of Saint Teresa of Ávila, which she read in one sitting, then declared, “That is the Truth!” Baptized on January 1, 1922, observed then as the feast of Jesus’ initiation into the covenant of Abraham, confirmed on February 2, the feast of Jesus’ Presenta-tion in the Temple, Edith entered the cloistered Carmelites in Cologne, transferring to a convent in Holland when she realized that, because of the Nazi persecution of the Jews, her presence could imperil the safety of the other nuns. She died in the gas chambers of Auschwitz as a daughter of Israel and of the Church. —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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Queridos Feligreses, Algunos de los siguientes eventos y grupos has sido atrasado, o las reuniones han sido suspendidas por precaución debido a la pandemia. Esperamos poder ofrecerles otros ministerios pronto. Estamos aceptando registraciones para Matrimonios, Bautismos y funerales: CABALLEROS DE COLON ... Nuestro consejo de Caballeros de Colón está buscando más miembros. Si usted es un hombre que está interesado en promover su fe y poner su fe en práctica, comuníquese con Raymond 917-213-8517 o Jose 718-433-6075. MINISTERIO JUVENIL ... Para obtener más información, póngase en contacto con María o Bryan al (929)436-3200 o vía correo electrónico [email protected] POR FAVOR, APOYE A NUESTROS ANUNCIANTES EN EL BOLETÍN … estamos agradecidos a los muchos negocios y oficinas que se anuncian y apoyan la impresión de nuestro boletín de los domingos ... por favor considerar apoyarlos y decirles que usted vio su anuncio en nuestro boletín del domingo. MISA PARA LAS PERSONAS CON DISCAPACIDAD AUDITIVA … El ultimo domingo de cada mes tenemos la misa a las 12 del mediodía con el lenguaje de señas ... decir a familiares y amigos que puedan estar interesados ... el lenguaje de señas es hermoso e inspirador de ver. INTENCIONES DE LA MISA … usted puede recordar un miembro de la familia o amigo con una intención en una Misa específica … venir a la rectoría para una fecha específica … la ofrenda es $15 y tarjetas de la Misa están disponibles con cada Misa … las intenciones pueden ser para una persona viva o difunta … intenciones son impresas en el boletín, colocados en el altar y mencionadas por el sacerdote en la Misa. RECEPCIÓN DE LA SANTA COMUNIÓN ... Solo un recordatorio de que le pedimos que preferiblemente reciba la Sagrada Comunión en sus manos, sosteniendo ambas manos una encima de la otra.También recordar que la respuesta apropiada al sacerdote antes de recibir la Sagrada Comunión es "Amén", no "Gracias". BAUTISMOS … todos los católicos deben ser bautizados … padres deben estar registrados en la parroquia y asistiendo a Misa los domingos semanalmente para tener al niño bautizado … padrinos deben ser católicos practicantes que han recibido los sacramentos de Bautismo, Santa Comunión y Confirmación y, si casado, casado en la iglesia … padrinos deben ser miembros de una parroquia y deben estar asistiendo a Misa semanalmente … si va a ser un padrino, hace perfecto sentido y es razonable que usted este practicando la fe y que es un modelo para el niño. SACRAMENTO DEL MATRIMONIO ... la Iglesia Católica nos enseña que el matrimonio es entre un hombre y una mujer, un signo de AMOR y VIDA ... Los católicos deben casarse en la iglesia y, si es casado sólo civilmente, debe hablar con uno de los sacerdotes acerca de recibir el sacramento en la iglesia (llamado convalidación) ... por favor saber que son bienvenidos para hacer preguntas y recibir dirección y consejos sobre el SACRAMENTO DEL MATRIMONIO … Por favor recuerde de asegurar la fecha para su ceremonia antes de hacer cualquier arreglos con los proveedores, los conductores de la limosina, la familia y los amigos. ARREGLOS FUNEBRES … la práctica usual para entierros católicos es un servicio velatorio en una funeraria, una Misa Fúnebre en la iglesia parroquial, el entierro del cuerpo o restos en un cementerio (preferiblemente un cementerio católico) … hablar con uno de los

sacerdotes para asistencia antes que una muerte ocurra y hablar con un director acreditado de funeraria acerca de arreglos por adelantado … los restos (las cenizas) deben recibir la misma reverencia y respeto como un cuerpo y por eso deben ser tratados con cuidado, respetuosamente, reverencialmente y enterrados tan pronto como sea posible después de la cremación. REGISTRACION PARROQUIAL … todos los miembros de la parroquia debe estar registrados y recibir correspondencia parroquial y los sobres … si usted es un adulto (18 años y más), debe registrarse para recibir los sobres y otra información de la parroquia … tienes que estar registrado para poder recibir cartas de recomendación, cartas financieras, precios de matriculación y otros temas relacionados con la parroquia … ¿CÓMO REGISTRARSE? Llegar a la rectoría en Castle Hill Ave. ¿TARDE A LA IGLESIA? ... ¿Por qué? Por favor, arreglar llegar temprano a la misa, para orar, leer la Santa Escritura y estar listo cuando empezamos --- hará la misa más devota y significativa para todos … Recuerde, si usted no oye las lecturas, usted no oye las enseñanzas de Cristo. San Jerónimo escribió, "Ignorar las Escrituras es ignorar a Cristo." Llegar a la iglesia a tiempo es importante. VISITANDO A LOS ENFERMOS O LOS CONFINADOS EN LA CASA ... Si usted conoce a alguien que está enfermo o confinados en la casa que desean recibir la comunión, por favor llame a la rectoría y denos su información así como la información para aquellos que desean recibir la comunión. Deben de residir en nuestra área parroquial.

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Decimonoveno Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 9 de agosto de 2020 La fidelidad brotó en la tierra y la justicia vino del cielo. — Salmo 85 (84):12

LA PRESENCIA DE DIOS Después del milagro en que Jesús camina sobre el agua, los discípulos exclaman: “Verdaderamente, tú eres el Hijo de Dios” (Mateo 14:33). Es probable que la mayoría de los cristianos nunca vivan un milagro tan dramático. Igual que Elías, esperamos la manifestación de Dios en otros momentos. Tal vez el más grande reto para el creyente es estar en constante sintonía con la presencia de Dios en los sucesos de la vida diaria. Es una postura que toma años desarrollar. Otros parecen encontrar al Señor con facilidad en las cosas simples. A medida que transcurre la semana, busquemos la presencia de Dios en las pequeñas cosas que nos rodean. Quizás, como a Elías, nos sorprenderá lo que encontremos. Y, como los discípulos, podemos agregar la confesión: “Verdaderamente, tú eres el Hijo de Dios”. LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Sal fuera y ponte de pie en el cerro ante el Señor (1 Reyes 19:9a, 11-13a). Salmo — Señor, muéstranos tu bondad, y danos tu salvación (Salmo 85 [84]). Segunda lectura — Por la raza y según la carne, también Cristo es uno de los israelitas, quien como Dios, está por encima de todo (Romanos 9:1-5). Evangelio — Señor, si eres tú, manda que yo llegue hasta ti caminando sobre el agua (Mateo 14:22-33). LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: 2 Cor 9:6-10; Sal 112 (111):1-2, 5-9; Jn 12:24-26 Martes: Ez 2:8 — 3:4; Sal 119 (118):14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 Miércoles: Ez 9:1-7; 10:18-22; Sal 113 (112):1-6; Mt 18:15-20 Jueves: Ez 12:1-12; Sal 78 (77):56-59, 61-62: Mt 18:21 — 19:1 Viernes: Ez 16:1-15, 60, 63 [59-63]; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Mt 19:3-12 Sábado: Vigilia: 1 Cr 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2; Sal 132 (131):6-7, 9-10, 13-14; 1 Cor 15:54b-57; Lc 11:27-28; Día: Ap 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Sal 45 (44):10-12, 16; 1 Cor 15:20-27; Lc 1:39-56 Domingo: Is 56:1, 6-7; Sal 67 (66):2-3, 5, 6, 8; Rom 11:13-15, 29-32; Mt 15:21-28 LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Decimonoveno Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario; Día Memorial de Nagasaki Lunes: San Lorenzo Martes: Santa Clara Miércoles: Santa Juana Francisca de Chantal Jueves: San Ponciano y san Hipólito Viernes: San Maximiliano Kolbe Sábado: La Asunción de la Bienaventurada Virgen María IMAGEN DE DIOS La naturaleza tiene perfecciones a fin de mostrarnos que ella es la imagen de Dios, así como defectos para mostrarnos que es apenas imagen de Dios. —Blas Pascal

SANTA TERESA BENEDICTA DE LA CRUZ (1891-1942) 9 de agosto Edith Stein nació y creció en una familia judía muy piadosa. Siempre fue muy inteligente y a los 13 años renunció a Dios, declarándose atea. A los 23 años obtuvo un doctorado en filosofía y, tras el testimonio de la viuda de quien fuera su maestro, leyó en una sola noche la vida de Santa Teresa de Ávila y ahí encontró la verdad. Abrazó la fe cristiana y se hizo bautizar, cosa que causó mucho dolor a su madre. Posteriormente, más dolor causó cuando les dijo que se haría monja carmelita, como Teresa. Ahí brilló por su pensamiento filosófico y también por su capacidad de enseñar. Como religiosa adoptó el nombre Benedicta de la Cruz (bendecida de la cruz), nombre que marcaría su vida de sacrificio. Fue trasladada a Holanda, pero ahí, en 1942 llegó la Gestapo (policía secreta alemana) y la arrestaron por ser judía. Junto con otros hermanos y hermanas, la enviaron en un tren hasta Auschwitz, un campo de concentración que se encuentra en Polonia, ahí, murió valientemente en la cámara de gas. Fue canonizada en 1998. —Miguel Arias, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.