St. Hugh, your family
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Fr. Luis
Fr. Luis Largaespada
St. Hugh,
your family
in the Grove.
Body of Christ.
Fr. Luis
Fr. Luis Largaespada
A Sunday Reflection
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A)
ON THIS MOUNTAIN [THE LORD] WILL DESTROY DEATH FOREVER (IS 25:8).
Death has to be one of our greatest fears, because —as Blessed Fulton Sheen would say— we were not created to die. Death entered the world through sin. Therefore, Isaiah’s words in today’s first reading are immensely consoling: the Lord “will destroy death forever” (is 25:8). It is curious, though, that in the process of destroying death and wiping the tears from our faces, the Lord prepares for us a feast, a banquet for all peoples, a banquet of “rich food, choice wines” (25:6).
The parable of the wedding feast can now be looked at in a different light. The invitation to this feast is open to all, as Isaiah had prophesied. All are invited, yes, but sadly, some will refuse to be included; they have better things to do. And some others, not content with refusing the invitation, turn against the messengers. This is persecution.
The Lord does not force anyone. In his incomparable mercy He sends out His messengers, but we are free to say “no.” If we refuse Him, He will invite others who will respond to His grace. The only requirement is that we wear the wedding garment, sanctifying grace.
Let us prepare ourselves for the banquet by a good and frequent confession, so that when the Lord comes with His invitation, we may be ready to be received in Heaven. God bless you.
Fr. Luis
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POPE’S INTENTION FOR OCTOBER
For mental health ministry. Let us pray that the mental health ministry be established throughout the Church, helping to overcome the stigma and discrimination of persons with mental illnesses.
PRAYER INTENTION FOR THE WEEK
For persecuted Christians all over the world, and that we may also be faithful witnesses to Christ.
ire for God dwells deep within our hearts, and we cry out with the psalmist: “My soul thirsts for God, for the living God” (Ps 42:2). This is the cry of a humble and passionate heart whose deepest, most existential thirst continues to grow. And it is Jesus Christ, through his Incarnation, who comes to meet every person in the midst of his or her own story, and reveals himself as the true source of living water capable of quenching our thirst. This thirst that dwells in every human heart is not so much a thirst for material things, but a thirst for meaning, for truth and fulfilment. Jesus responds to our profound desire for relationship, for communion with God, in whom the fullness of life forever resides.
With the Pastoral Constitution Gaudium et Spes, the Second Vatican Council intended to focus on a fundamental theme, namely the relationship between the Church and the contemporary world… an essential element of the nature of the Church, describing her pastoral character as constitutive. It is not a question of naïve optimism, but rather a renewed fidelity to the Mystery of Christ who, by becoming incarnate, chooses to share our life.
With the Pastoral Constitution Gaudium et Spes, the Second Vatican Council intended to focus on a fundamental theme, namely the relationship between the Church and the contemporary world… an essential element of the nature of the Church, describing her pastoral character as constitutive. It is not a question of naïve optimism, but rather a renewed fidelity to the Mystery of Christ who, by becoming incarnate, chooses to share our life.
From St. Peter’s Square, the Holy Father’s General Audience
October 7, 2026
Are you aware of these mistakes?
Here are three mistakes that people make at Mass, perhaps without noticing. Let’s look at them.
First, the dilemma of when to stand after the offertory. When the priest finishes preparing the gifts at the altar and says “Pray, brothers and sisters, that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God the almighty Father,” we stand and respond to his invitation saying: “May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands, for the praise and glory of His name, for our good and the good of all His holy Church.”
Second, don’t leave Mass for just any reason. Sometimes people stand up and go outside for superficial, insufficient reasons. You are participating in the mystery of love, when Jesus gives Himself, makes Himself present under the forms of bread and wine. What reason is sufficiently justifiable for you to get up and leave? Only if there is an urgent need should you do so; but stop and think if it is really that urgent, and if not, don’t do it.
Third, don’t be late to Mass. Really, we need to make an effort to get there 10 minutes, 20 minutes, even a half hour early if possible, so that we may properly prepare for this encounter with the Lord. We need to make time for Him; He has to be our priority.
Mass is not a formality or an empty gesture. It is an encounter, a sacrifice; it is real love. Live the Mass with a watchful heart, with reverence.
Fr. Melson Andrés Correa
What We Do at Mass
At Mass, every word, gesture, and moment has meaning. In this series, we explore the different parts of the Mass to better understand what we do, why we do it, and how each element invites us into a deeper encounter with Christ. Whether you are new to the Mass or seeking to grow in appreciation, these reflections will help you participate more fully and prayerfully.
