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Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

8/19/2025

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Dear Community of St. Nicholas,

Here is a brief update from this past Sunday. Below is a small reflection from my homily on Saturday and Sunday, where I spoke about the fire of the Holy Spirit that should inspire us to act in a good way: to spread love, care, and compassion, and to fight against negative attitudes such as lack of faith, indifference, and injustice.

During the Mass, we also prayed for Katcyana on the occasion of her birthday, and afterwards we shared cake together. It was a truly beautiful and joyful celebration.

With Gratitude,
Fr. Jose

Querida comunidad de San Nicolás,

Quiero compartir con ustedes un breve resumen de lo vivido el pasado domingo. A continuación, incluyo una pequeña reflexión de mi homilía del sábado y domingo, en la que hablé sobre el fuego del Espíritu Santo que debe inspirarnos a actuar de una manera correcta: a difundir el amor, el cuidado y la compasión, y a luchar contra las actitudes negativas como la falta de fe, la indiferencia y la injusticia.

Durante la Misa también oramos por Katcyana en el día de su cumpleaños, y después compartimos un pastel. Fue una celebración hermosa y llena de alegría.

Con gratitud,
Padre José

Homily on Lk 12:49-53)
1. Introduction
o Jesus’ words surprise us: “I came to set the earth on fire… I did not come to bring peace but division.”
o How can this be, if He is the Prince of Peace?
2. The Fire of Jesus
o Not superficial peace that hides injustice.
o Fire = Holy Spirit → purifies, enlightens, transforms.
o Burns away selfishness, lies, indifference.
3. The Challenge of the Gospel
o Fire disturbs and demands change.
Following Jesus can cause division, even within families.
o Example: Prophet Jeremiah thrown into the cistern for speaking God’s truth.
4. Encouragement from Hebrews
o We are runners in a race.
o Fix our eyes on Jesus who endured the cross.
o Don’t give up on difficulties or suffering.
5. Our Choice Today
o Lukewarm disciples? Comfortable, unchanged?
o Or disciples on fire? Burning with love, ready to carry Christ’s light.
6. Practical Application
The world needs Christians on fire with God’s love.
o Families: pray together, serve the poor, live the faith without shame.
7. Conclusion / Prayer
o “Lord, set your fire in me. May I face division rather than let my faith grow cold.”
o In the Eucharist, Christ gives us His fire to purify and strengthen us.

🔹 (Homilía sobre Lc 12,49-53)
1. Introducción
o Palabras sorprendentes de Jesús: “He venido a traer fuego… no paz, sino división.”
o ¿Cómo entenderlo si Él es el Príncipe de la Paz?
2. El Fuego de Jesús
o No es una paz superficial que esconde injusticias.
o Fuego = Espíritu Santo → purifica, ilumina, transforma.
o Quema egoísmo, mentira, indiferencia.
3. El Desafío del Evangelio
o El fuego incomoda, exige cambios.
o Seguir a Jesús provoca divisiones, incluso en la familia.
o Ejemplo: Jeremías, arrojado al pozo por anunciar la verdad.
4. Ánimo desde Hebreos
o Somos corredores en una gran carrera.
o Fijar la mirada en Jesús, que soportó la cruz.
o No rendirse ante las dificultades o sufrimientos.
5. Nuestra Elección Hoy
o ¿Discípulos tibios, cómodos, sin cambiar?
o ¿O discípulos encendidos, dispuestos a llevar la luz de Cristo?
6. Aplicación Práctica
o El mundo necesita cristianos encendidos con el amor de Dios.
o Familias: rezar juntos, servir a los pobres, vivir la fe sin vergüenza.
7. Conclusión / Oración
o “Señor, enciende en mí tu fuego. Prefiero enfrentar divisiones antes que apagar la fe.”
o En la Eucaristía recibimos este fuego de Cristo que purifica y fortalece.
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