Church Information Mass Schedule Saturday (Anticipated) .................................................... 4:00pm Sunday English ................................................................ 9:00am Sunday Bilingual ........................................................... 11:30am Daily Mass Tuesday—Friday .......................................... 8:30 am Holy Days (Vigil) .............................................................. 7:00pm ............................................................................ 8:30 am , Noon Office Hours Monday ............................................................................. Closed Tuesday thru Thursday .................................. 9:00am—3:00 pm Friday ................................................................. 9:00 am—Noon

Pastoral & Office Staff Pastor X 116 ............................................... Rev. Nick Thompson Email ........................................... father.nick@strosedenver.org Deacon .......................................................... Rev. Mr. Don Tracy Email ................................................. deacondon@ecentral.com Music Coordinator ................................................. Frances Rossi Email ................................................ peacerose727@gmail.com Parish Office Bilingual X 112....................................Karla Acosta Email……………………………………………….....strose0823@gmail.com Religious Education Bilingual………………..…..Alejandra Medrano Email.....................................re.sacraments.st.rose@gmail.com Spanish Ministry Liaison ................................... Teresa Mendoza Email ............................................... tyhmendoza@hotmail.com Quinceañera…………………………………………………..…...Claudia Moo Email……………………………………………...claudia.t.moo@gmail.com Maintenance & Facilities .................................. Adam Archuleta St Vincent De Paul Society.......stroseoflimasvdp8@gmail.com

St Rose of Lima Catholic Academy 1345 W. Dakota Avenue ............................... Denver, CO 80223 Phone 303-733-5806 ..................................... Fax 303-733-0125 Principal ...................................................... Mr. Tomas Gallegos Email .................................... tomas.gallegos@strosedenver.org Assistant Principal ....................................... Mrs. Katherine Kelly Email ............................................. kate.kelly@strosedenver.org Administrative Assistant ................................... Esther Gutierrez Email .................................................. strosedenver@gmail.com

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Sacramental Life Reconciliation Saturday .............................................................. 3:00—3:45 pm

(or by appointment with Fr. Nick)

Adoration & Benediction First Fridays ......................................................... 6:00—7:00 pm

Baptism & Marriage…………………………………..Fr Nick Thompson Must be registered members of the parish. Preparation classes required

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MARCH 10, 2019 1ST SUNDAY OF LENT

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Est. 1924

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MARCH 10, 2019 1ST SUNDAY OF LENT

Primer Domingo de Cuaresma

Me encontraba yo parada en la línea de recepción en el funeral de una amiga recientemente cuando enta-blé una conversación con una conocida mía. Ella me recordó que yo había cantado en el funeral de su primer esposo, quien murió trágicamente en una navegación en lancha por los rápidos de un rio du-rante su luna de miel. “Espera,” le dije, “ ¿Esa eres TÚ? He contado la histo-ria tantas veces de cuando canté ‘No tengas Miedo’ durante el funeral de un novio que se había ahogado durante su luna de miel. Cuando llegaba a la parte que dice Aunque pases por las aguas rugientes del mar no te ahogarás sabía que si alguien no me expli-caba que significaban esas palabras yo simplemente no podría seguir creyendo en Jesús.” Un año después encontré un anuncio que decía que iban a abrir una escuela de entrenamiento bíblico. Supe inmediatamente que había encontrado a las personas que me podrían explicar aquellas discre-pancias entre las promesas de las escrituras y las co-sas que experimentamos en la vida. Satanás sabía de la lucha continua que enfrentaba el Pueblo de la Palabra, tratando de reconciliar el con-suelo de las escrituras con los terrores de sus vidas reales. Los mismos judíos a quienes las escrituras les prometían restauración de sus tierras estaban vivien-do bajo el yugo de los violentos invasores romanos. El hambre era la prueba diaria de aquellos profetas a quienes se les prometió una larga vida en esa tierra, con calles rebosantes de niños felices. Hazlo, dice Satanás, pon a prueba tus famosas escri-turas. Lánzate de ese cerro. Veamos que sucede. Si durante esta Cuaresma cuando veas las noticias y luego leas las escrituras Cuaresmales comienzas a desesperanzarte de que esas escrituras sean real-mente verdaderas, anímate. Jesús venció a Satanás cuando él le susurró esas mismas preguntas. Y Jesús ha vencido al mundo.

¿Qué cosas haré durante esta Cuaresma para apren-der a leer las escrituras más a profundidad?

Kathy McGovern ©2019 www.lahistoriayusted.com

First Sunday of Lent

Standing in the reception line of a friend’s funeral recently, an acquaintance and I struck up a conver-sation, during which she reminded me that I sang at the funeral of her first husband, who died tragically in a river during a honeymoon rafting trip forty years ago. “Wait,” I said, “that was YOU? I’ve told the story of singing ‘Be not Afraid’ at the funeral of a bride-groom who drowned on his honeymoon so many times. When I sang the words Though you pass through raging waters in the sea you shall not drown I knew that if someone didn’t explain what those words meant I simply couldn’t continue being believing in either the Old or New Testament.” A year later I saw the notice about a Biblical School starting. I knew immediately that I had found the people who could explain the seeming discrepancies between the promises in the scriptures and what we experience in life. Satan knew the struggle that the People of the Book were having, trying to reconcile the comfort of their scriptures with the terrors of their real lives. The very Jews whose scriptures promised the restora-tion of their land were living under the thumb of the violent Roman occupiers. Hunger was the daily cru-cible for those whose prophets promised long lives in the land, and streets filled with happy children. Go ahead, said Satan, give those famous scriptures of yours a try. Throw yourself off those rocks. Let’s see what happens. If, this Lent, when you watch the news, and then read the Lenten scriptures, you begin to despair that those scriptures aren’t really true, take heart. Jesus overcame Satan when he whispered the same questions. And Jesus has overcome the world. What actions will I take this Lent to learn how to read the scriptures more fully?

Kathy McGovern ©2019 www.thestoryandyou.com

Saturday March 9 4:00 pm +Arlene Milner By Erwin & Sue Retzer Sunday March 10 9:00 am People of the Parish 11:30 am +Manuel Muñoz By Alma Santa Cruz Monday March 11 8:30 am Tuesday March 12 8:30 am Patricia Frank Wednesday March 13 8:30 am The Bruce Courchene Family Thursday March 14 8:30 am The Trent Family Friday March 15 8:30 am The Deacon Vince Beckley Family Saturday March 16 4:00 pm Cristine Trujillo By Tom Trujillo Sunday March 17 9:00 am People of the Parish 11:30 am +Miguela Trujillo +Antonio Muñiz By Encinias & Valdez Family

Please pray for the sick and homebound of our parish: Betty Sagoonick, Jenny Martinez, Margie Phelps, Fern Driscoll, Vera Aragon, Nancy Lederhos, Margaret Davis, Francis Taylor, Maria Ramirez, Irving Stolley. Jeannie Dedmon, Mia MacPher-son, Joe Gallegos

****************************************** Readings for the Week of March 10, 2019

Sunday: Dt 26:4-10/Ps 91:1-2, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15 [cf. 15b]/Rom 10:8-13/Lk 4:1-13 Monday: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15 [Jn 6:63b]/Mt 25:31-46 Tuesday: Is 55:10-11/Ps 34:4-5, 6-7, 16-17, 18-19 [18b]/Mt 6:7-15 Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10/Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19 [19b]/Lk 11:29-32 Thursday: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25/Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8 [3a]/Mt 7:7-12 Friday: Ez 18:21-28/Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-7a, 7bc-8 [3]/Mt 5:20-26 Saturday: Dt 26:16-19/Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8 [1b]/Mt 5:43-48 Next Sunday: Gn 15:5-12, 17-18/Ps 27:1, 7-8, 8-9, 13-14[1a]/Phil 3:17-4:1 or 3:20-4:1/Lk 9:28b-36

AROUND THE COMMUNITY MARCH 10, 2019

Community Ministry Food Bank~

For the month MARCH they would like us to collect Jelly or Jam. Please place your donation in the basket at the entrance of the church. Also, they could still use toilet-ries and baby wipes.

Observances for the Week Sunday: 1st Sunday of Lent; Daylight Saving Time Begins Next Sunday: 2nd Sunday of Lent; St. Patrick's Day

Questions of the week~ First Reading Throughout the Book of Deuteronomy, and in today's reading, Moses reminds the Israelites of how God was present through-out their history. Moses instructed Israel to make a sacrificial offering to the Lord God in thanksgiving. As we begin the sea-son of Lent, how will you show gratitude to the Lord? Second Reading Paul teaches the Roman Christians that everyone (Jew and Gentile alike) who believes in Christ with their heart and mind will be saved. Why do you think anyone would object to this teaching? Gospel Reading Jesus began his public ministry defeating the temptations of the devil. How do you think the devil tempts you?

GOSPEL MEDITATION - As we enter into this Lenten season of penance and self-denial, we're reminded that the God we follow is no stranger to these things. In this Sunday's Gospel, we see the temptations of Jesus which have parallels throughout Scripture and in our own lives. The apostle John warns against temptations to sensual lust, enticement of the eyes, and a pre-tentious life (cf. 1 John 2:16). Before Eve plucks the fruit from the tree, she hears it is good for food, pleasing to the eyes, and desirable for gaining wisdom (cf. Genesis 3:6). The temptations of Jesus are our own. "Turn these stones to bread." Here is the lure of bodily comfort, like good food or sensual lust. It's the simplest of temptations because it's instinctual. We want good for our bodies! But there may be times these bodily goods don't serve the higher good for our souls. The leap "from the temple parapet" would entice the eye of the person watch-ing. A feat like this would prove Jesus' Messianic ability. His popularity could be a shortcut to the cross. We might not be daredevils, but we want people to like us and be impressed by us. Do we sacrifice our values along the way? To "bow and worship" the devil - and so claim power and a pretentious life - seems like a dramatic temptation. Not everyone may feel enticed by power in the professional sense, but all of us want control. A volunteer team can feel just as intense as the boardroom! How often do we prefer to be in control of our lives (and perhaps even the lives of others), rather than allow God to be God? When we consider areas of temptation and sin, it's not to feel ashamed. The temptation in the desert reminds us that we are not alone and that the strength of Jesus can be our strength, too.

The Holy Rosary will be prayed at 8:30 Sundays before the 9 am Mass

AROUND THE COMMUNITY MARCH 10, 2019

Schedule of Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Com-munion, Lectors, and Sacristans

March 16-17

SOME PARISH WIDE LENTEN ACTIVITIES TO HELP FOS-TER AND NURTURE LENTEN GRACES: A half hour before every Mass (weekday and Sunday) con-

fession will be available. Saturday will be an hour before Mass.

Every Sunday from 10:15 – 11:15 Exposition and Adora-tion of the Blessed Sacrament in the Church will take place.

Every Friday, with the exception of Good Friday, we will have a soup dinner at 6:00 p.m. followed by Stations of the Cross at 7:00 p.m.

LIVE THE LITURGY -~ Temptation is a part of our lives. Even Jesus wrestled with temptation. Our faith tells us that we are meant to live our lives in service of God's kingdom. Yet, we often find ourselves pursuing our own desires rather than God's. The Gospel clearly tells us that true power is found in the embrace of virtue - liv-ing lives of non-violence, mercy, and forgiveness. Yet, we still are not convinced and seek things that will hurt us and retali-ate against those who harm us. When Jesus faced temptation, he found security in who he was, which firmly rooted him in his mission and gave him the determination to trust in God. We, too, must learn to find security in our identity as a son or daughter of God, to live out our mission rooted in that truth, and to be confident in God's abiding presence.

McTEACHERS’ NIGHTS WITH THE ST ROSE OF LIMA ACADEMY

Every Tuesday of every month, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the McDonald's of the 2850 W Alameda Ave (Federal & Alameda). Dine at the restaurant or take a trip through the drive-thru, and a portion of all sales goes back to school.

HASA Meeting The next HASA meeting will be Monday, March 11, at 6:00 pm.

The Knights of Columbus will be selling Raffle Tickets after the 4 pm and 9am Masses. The Raffle will take place on St. Pat-rick's day, Sunday March 17th after the 9 am Mass. Tickets are $20 each and the Prizes are $500 / $300 / $200. All proceeds after prize monies are paid, go to the Knight's Charitable func-tions here at St. Rose. There are only 100 tickets being sold. Please look for a Knight in the back of the Church after Mass. The next meeting will be Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at 6:00 PM.

Our next meeting will be on Thursday, March 14, at 6:30 pm. All women of the Parish welcome.

Holy Name Society News ~ The Club 50-50 drawing will be Sunday, March 9th after the 11:30 mass.

We invite you to make your donations to the Saint Vincent De Paul Society in St Rose of Lima, now directly in the donation box located at the main entrance of the Church. Thanks for your help.

"Lent is a favorable season for opening the doors to all those in need and recognizing in them the face of Christ." - Pope Francis

2nd Sunday of Lent

4:00 PM 9:00 AM

SACRISTANS: Mary Rose Hartmann Carol Aschenbrenner

LECTORS: Year C

#1 Ana Ibarra #2 Betsy Shea

#1 Carol Aschenbren-

ner #2 Vickie Sisneros

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION:

*Harold Deering Ruthann Deering Jeanette Miller Marge Conner Deacon Don

*Coleen Masterson Norma Aluise Pete Aluise Michele Noblitt Deacon Don

ALREDEDOR DE LA COMUNIDAD / REFLEXIONES 10 DE MARZO DE 2019

Las lecturas de la Semana del 10 de Marzo de 2019 Domingo: Dt 26, 4-10/Sal 91, 1-2. 10-11. 12-13. 14-15 [cfr. 15]/Rom 10, 8-13/Lc 4, 1-13 Lunes: Lv 19, 1-2. 11-18/Sal 19, 8. 9. 10. 15 [Jn 6, 63]/Mt 25, 31-46 Martes: Is 55, 10-11/Sal 34, 4-5. 6-7. 16-17. 18-19 [18]/Mt 6, 7-15 Miércoles: Jon 3, 1-10/Sal 51, 3-4. 12-13. 18-19 [19]/Lc 11, 29-32 Jueves: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25/Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8 [3a]/Mt 7:7-12 /Sal 138, 1-2. 2-3. 7-8 [3]/Mt 7, 7-12 Viernes: Ez 18, 21-28/Sal 130, 1-2. 3-4. 5-7. 7-8 [3]/Mt 5, 20-26 Sábado: Dt 26, 16-19/Sal 119, 1-2. 4-5. 7-8 [1]/Mt 5, 43-48 Domingo siguiente: Gn 15, 5-12. 17-18/Sal 27, 1. 7-8. 8-9. 13-14[1a]/Flp 3, 17-4, 1 o 3, 20-4, 1/Lc 9, 28-36

PREGUNTAS DE LA SEMANA - Primera Lectura A lo largo del Libro de Deuteronomio, y en la lectura de hoy, Moi-sés les recuerda a los israelitas cómo Dios estuvo presente a lo largo de su historia. Moisés le ordenó a Israel que hiciera una of-renda de sacrificio al Señor Dios en acción de gracias. Ya que comenzamos la temporada de Cuaresma, ¿cómo le mostrarás gratitud al Señor? Segunda Lectura Pablo enseña a los cristianos romanos que todos (judíos y gentiles por igual) los que creen en Cristo con su corazón y mente serán salvos. ¿Por qué crees que alguien se opondría a esta enseñanza? Lectura del Evangelio Jesús comenzó su ministerio público derrotando las tentaciones del diablo. ¿Cómo crees que te tienta el diablo?

VIVIR LA LITURGIA - La tentación es parte de nuestras vidas. Incluso Jesús luchó con la tentación. Nuestra fe nos dice que estamos destinados a vivir nuestras vidas al servicio del reino de Dios. A pesar de eso, a menudo nos encontramos persiguiendo nuestros propios deseos en lugar de los de Dios. El Evangelio nos dice claramen-te que el verdadero poder se encuentra en la aceptación de la virtud: vivir vidas de no violencia, de misericordia y perdón. Sin embargo, todavía no estamos convencidos y buscamos cosas que nos lastimaran y tomamos represalias contra quienes nos hacen daño. Cuando Jesús enfrentó la tentación, encontró se-guridad en quién Él era, lo que lo arraigó firmemente en su misión y le dio la determinación de confiar en Dios. Nosotros también debemos aprender a encontrar seguridad en nuestra identidad como hijo o hija de Dios, a vivir nuestra misión enrai-zada en esa verdad y a confiar en la presencia permanente de Dios.

HORARIO DE LOS MINISTROS DE LA SAGRADA COMUNION Y LECTORES

17 de Marzo 2019

ALGUNAS ACTIVIDADES DE CUARESMA EN TODA LA PARROQUIA PARA AYUDAR A FOMENTAR Y NUTRIR LAS GRACIAS DE CUARESMA: Media hora antes de cada misa (día de entre semana y

Domingo) habrá confesiones disponibles. El sábado será una hora antes de la misa.

Todos los domingos de 10:15 a 11:15 se llevará a cabo la Exposición y Adoración del Santísimo Sacramento en la Iglesia.

Todos los viernes, a excepción del Viernes Santo, tendremos una Cena de sopas a las 6:00 p.m. seguido por las Estaciones de la Cruz a las 7:00 p.m.

RETIRO DE SANACIÓN CIEGO DE SILOE La Escuela de evangelización de San Andres en la parroquia Santa Rosa de Lima te invita a este retiro de sanacion los dias 23 y 24 de Marzo del 2019. Contaremos con la participacion de el Director de la Escuela de Evangelizacion San Andres en USA Angel Robles. Para mas informacion llamar a Teresa Mendoza 303 257 3062.

MUJERES! Les invitamos a vivir una maravillosa experiencia

en un retiro Solo para Mujeres en las montañas, los dias 5, 6 y 7 de Abril del 2019. Para mas informacion y apartar tu lugar contacta a Teresa Mendoza 303-257-3062 y Karla Acosta 303-778-7673.

NOCHES DE McTeachers!! CON LA ACADEMIA DE SANTA ROSA DE LIMA

Cada Martes de cada mes, de las 4:00 pm a las 7:00 pm, en el McDonald’s de la 2850 W Alameda Ave (Federal & Alameda). Cene en el restaurante o haga un viaje a través del drive-thru, y una parte de todas las ventas se remonta a la escuela.

NOTICIAS DE EL MINISTERIO DE EL BANCO DE COMIDA DE LA COMUNIDAD Para el mes de Marzo se estara recolectando Gelatina y Mer-melada, por favor, coloque su donación en la canasta en la entrada de la Iglesia.

2do Domingo de Cuaresma

11:30 AM

LECTORES: Bienvenida: Lucia Hernandez 1era Lectura: Teresa Muñoz 2da Lectura: Florentino Robles Peticiones: Oscar Hernandez

Ministros Extraordi-narios de la Sagrada Comunion

Teresa Mendoza Hector Mendoza Mari Cruz Mariscal Jaime Mariscal

Dear St. Rose of Lima Community,

In the first letter of Peter, he encourages all the faithful to “stay sober and alert. Your opponent the devil is prowling like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, solid in your faith” (1 Pt. 5:8-9). With this imploration to “stay sober and alert” and many other reminders from various authors of the books of Sacred Scripture, and elsewhere, of the spiritual battle we are in the midst of, we do well to “put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil” (Eph. 6:11).

One aspect of the “whole armor of God” is the help offered to us by St. Michael the Archangel.

Before we go into the particular St. Michael, let’s take a look at this general question: Who are the angels and archangels?

Pope St. Gregory the Great distinguishes between angels and archangels: “Those who deliver messages of lesser importance are called angels; and those who proclaim messages of supreme importance are called archangels.” The Catechism explains: “From infancy to death human life is surrounded by their watchful care and intercession. ‘Beside each believer stands an angel as protector and shepherd leading him to life.’ Already here on earth the Christian life shares by faith in the blessed company of angels and men united in God” (No. 336).

We see elsewhere in the Catechism: The existence of the spiritual, non-corporeal beings that Sacred Scripture usually calls ‘angels’ is a truth of faith. The witness of Scripture is as clear as the unanimity of Tradition” (No. 328).

In particular, St. Michael’s name means “Who is like God.” Some of his specific actions are recorded in Sacred Scripture, and, in each case, we obtain a glimpse into their intense love for God, intently focused wills and strong intellects.

In the Office of Readings, from the Liturgy of the Hours, which is a part of the official, liturgical and public prayer of the Church, we read an antiphon that goes, “The sea grew turbulent and the earth trembled when Michael the archangel came down from heaven.” In other words, his presence is powerful.

We also read in Scripture, it was St. Michael who long ago led the battle against Satan: “Then war broke out in Heaven; Michael and his angels battled against the dragon. Although the dragon and his angels fought back, they were overpowered and lost their place in heaven. The huge dragon, the ancient serpent known as the devil or Satan, the seducer of the whole world, was driven out; he was hurled down to earth and his minions with him” (Rev. 12: 7-9).

St. Michael’s will is focused, immovable, and entirely driven toward accomplishing goodness: he is a protector of souls, and he wields his relentless sword of righteous justice against the poisonous and vindictive aspirations of the one who is know as a liar from the beginning. St. John Paul II said, “The battle against the devil is the principal task of Saint Michael the archangel.”

When St. Michael the Archangel appeared to the three children at Fatima in 1916, preparing the way for the apparition of our Blessed Mother which was soon to follow, he said to them, “Fear not, I am the Angel of Peace. Pray with me.” Then, prostrating himself, he repeated three times: “My God; I believe, I adore, I hope, and I love Thee! I beg Thee forgiveness for those who do not believe, do not adore, do not hope, and do not love Thee!” St. Michael clearly reveals his love for God and men with these words. He is a serious and committed servant and warrior for God’s purposes. He is incredibly focused, dedicated, fearless and full of trust in God’s sovereign goodness and power.

As a parish family, may we call upon St. Michael as a tremendous weapon in God’s armor of faith!

St. Michael, pray for us.

Fr. Nick

Querida Comunidad de Santa Rosa de Lima,

En la primera carta de Pedro, he alentado a todos los fieles a "mantenerse sobrio y alerta a su adversario, el Diablo, ronda como león rugiente, buscando a quién devorar. Resistidle sólida en la fe." (1 Pe. 5: 8-9). Con esta imploración de "mantenerse sobrio y alerta" y muchos otros recordatorios de varios autores de los libros de las Sagradas Escrituras, y en otros lugares, de la batalla espiritual en la que nos encontramos, hacemos bien en "ponernos toda la armadura de Dios, para que seas capaz de enfrentarte a las artimañas del diablo "(Ef. 6:11).

Un aspecto de la "armadura completa de Dios" es la ayuda que nos ofrece San Miguel Arcángel.

Antes de entrar en el particular San Miguel, echemos un vistazo a esta pregunta general: ¿Quiénes son los ángeles y los arcángeles?

El Papa San Gregorio el Grande distingue entre ángeles y arcángeles: “Los que transmiten mensajes de menor importancia se llaman ángeles; y aquellos que proclaman mensajes de importancia suprema se llaman arcángeles”. El Catecismo explica: “Desde la infancia hasta la muerte, la vida humana está rodeada por su cuidado vigilante e intercesión. "Junto a cada creyente hay un ángel como protector y pastor que lo lleva a la vida". Ya aquí en la tierra la vida cristiana comparte por fe en la compañía bendita de ángeles y hombres unidos en Dios"(No. 336).

Vemos en otras partes del Catecismo: la existencia de los seres espirituales, no corpóreos, que la Sagrada Escritura suele llamar "ángeles" es una verdad de fe. El testimonio de las Escrituras es tan claro como la unanimidad de la tradición” (No. 328).

En particular, el nombre de San Miguel significa "Quién es como Dios". Algunas de sus acciones específicas están registradas en las Sagradas Escrituras y, en cada caso, podemos vislumbrar su intenso amor por Dios, voluntades concentradas con atención e intelectos fuertes.

En la Oficina de Lecturas, de la Liturgia de las Horas, que forma parte de la oración oficial, litúrgica y pública de la Iglesia, leemos una antífona que dice: "El mar se volvió turbulento y la tierra tembló cuando vino Miguel Arcángel". desde el cielo”. En otras palabras, su presencia es poderosa.

También leemos en las Escrituras, que fue San Miguel quien hace mucho tiempo dirigió la batalla contra Satanás: “Entonces estalló la guerra en el cielo; Miguel y sus ángeles lucharon contra el dragón. Aunque el dragón y sus ángeles se defendieron, fueron vencidos y perdieron su lugar en el cielo. El enorme dragón, la antigua serpiente conocida como el diablo o Satanás, el seductor de todo el mundo, fue expulsado; fue arrojado a la tierra y sus secuaces con él” (Ap. 12: 7-9).

La voluntad de San Miguel es enfocada, inamovible y totalmente dirigida a lograr la bondad: él es un protector de las almas, y empuña su implacable espada de justicia justa contra las aspiraciones venenosas y vengativas de quien es conocido como mentiroso desde el principio. San Juan Pablo II dijo: "La batalla contra el diablo es la tarea principal de San Miguel Arcángel".

Cuando San Miguel Arcángel se apareció a los tres niños en Fátima en 1916, preparando el camino para la aparición de nuestra Santísima Madre que pronto seguiría, les dijo: “No teman, yo soy el Ángel de la Paz. Reza conmigo”. Luego, postrándose, repitió tres veces: “Dios mío; ¡Creo, adoro, espero, y te amo! ¡Te pido perdón por aquellos que no creen, no adoran, no esperan y no te aman!”. San Miguel revela claramente su amor por Dios y los hombres con estas palabras. Es un siervo y guerrero serio y comprometido para los propósitos de Dios. Es increíblemente enfocado, dedicado, audaz y lleno de confianza en la bondad y el poder soberanos de Dios.

Como familia parroquial, ¡podemos invocar a San Miguel como un arma tremenda en la armadura de la fe de Dios!

San Miguel, ruega por nosotros.

P. Nick