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THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME |
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| January 22, 2012 | ||
| A NEW DAY DAWNS |
UN NUEVO AMANECER |
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Today we hear how Jonah, sent by God to warn the people, storms through the streets of Nineveh, scaring the citizens out of their wits. And it works! God has a change of heart, seeing “by their actions” how the people turn from evil (Jonah 3:10). A new day dawns. Next we hear Paul telling the Corinthians, “The world in its present form is passing away” (1 Corinthians 7:31). He calls for a change of heart. Stopping short of telling them to stop carrying out their everyday activities, he urges them—rather mysteriously—to live “as though” they aren’t doing the things they are doing. A new day has dawned. Finally, Jesus stands on the shore and cries, “The kingdom of God is at hand!” (Mark 1:14). Simon and Andrew abandon their nets—and even their father—and follow him. A new day had dawned. Everyone has to change when a new day dawns: the Ninevites, the Corinthians, the apostles, even Jesus! Didn’t a new day dawn today for us as well? |
Hoy escuchamos la manera en que Jonás, enviado por Dios para advertir a la gente, pasa como un torbellino por las calles de Nínive, asustando a los ciudadanos hasta el pánico. ¡Y funciona! Dios tiene un cambio de corazón, al ver “sus obras” como la gente se aparta del mal (Jonás 3:10). Un nuevo amanecer. |
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| “The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” (Mark 1:15) | “El Reino de Dios ya está cerca. Arrepiéntanse y crean en el Evangelio.” (Marcos 1:15) |
PASTOR'S MESSAGE
Dear Parishioners and Friends,
On the last days of January, we are celebrating a CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK. Catholic Education has been around for centuries and has been proven to be very effective in the development of a person.
As of 2011 the Church operates the world’s largest non-governmental school system.. Catholic schools participate in the evangelizing mission of the Church, integrating religious education as the core subject within our curriculum.
Religious Education, integrated with academic excellence as core vision, is vital element of the curriculum where individuals are to develop themselves: “intellectually, physically, socially, emotionally, and of course, spiritually.” The education also involves: “the distinct but complementary aspect of the school’s religious dimension of liturgical and prayer life of the school community.” In Catholic schools, teachers teach a Religious Education Program provided by the Bishop. Both teacher and Bishop through the parish, therefore, contribute to the planning and teaching Religious Education Lessons.
Catholic schools are very distinctive from the public school counterparts in that they aim to focus on the development of the child as practitioner of the Catholic faith. The leaders, teachers and students are required to focus on four fundamental rules initiated by the Church and school. This includes the 1) Catholic identity of the school, 2) education in regards to life and faith, 3) celebration of life and faith, and 4) action and social justice. These are the characteristics of Catholic Schools.
Our own St. Michael’s philosophy is based on the belief that each child is cherished gift from God. Our school provides positive learning experience through a success-oriented, student centered supportive approach.
Don’t you believe that St. Michael has a high graduation rate (99%), strong preparation for further education, and a well disciplined environment? On top of these, we also have exceptional faculty who help students reach their potential.
Why don’t you give your child a gift of a life time? This gift lasts forever. Catholic Education is a very good investment for you and for your child. The world today where we live needs to be supplemented with an education that would provide to make your child morally strong to face the challenges of time… you find it here in our own backyard.
Fr. Manny Ediza
