Dear Parish Community:

On this Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, wegather as a community to listen to the Word ofGod, which continues to speak to us today withstrength and closeness. The Lord revealsHimself in simple ways and to humble people,inviting us to recognize His presence ineveryday life and to open our hearts to Hissaving action.

Jesus teaches us that God’s message is notalways easy to accept, but it is always a call toconversion and trust. His Word encourages usto live an authentic faith, free from prejudice,and to allow ourselves to be transformed bythe love He offers us without conditions.

The Beatitudes present us with a true way oflife from God’s perspective. Our ideas ofhappiness, well-being, and blessing are oftencentered on the things of this world; throughHis message, Jesus invites us to set ourhearts on the things of Heaven.

May the celebration of the Eucharist renew ourhope and strengthen our Christiancommitment, so that we may be living signs ofHis love in our families and in our community.May God bless you.

Rev. Julio Fernandez