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Saint Thomas Aquinas @saintthomasaquinas.bsky.social · Jan 23

We do not pray to change divine decree, but only to obtain what God has decided will be obtained through prayer. In other words, as Saint Gregory says, by asking, men deserve to receive what the all powerful God has decreed from all eternity to give them.

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Saint Thomas Aquinas @saintthomasaquinas.bsky.social · 10h

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Catholic Social Teaching on Immigration and the Movement of Peoples

Utilizing This Resource in the ParishThe U.S. bishops' pastoral statement Welcoming the Stranger Among Us: Unity in Diversity is firmly grounded in the Churc...

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Amigo de Frodo @bpdflores.bsky.social · 3d

XXVII Sunday: Lk 17,5-10
-On the obedience of faith, and asking “¿quién habla?” if you don’t recognize the voice on the phone.
-Sobre la obediencia de la fe, y preguntar “¿quién habla?” si no reconoces la voz en el teléfono.
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Bishop Daniel E. Flores Twenty seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Homily

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Saint Thomas Aquinas @saintthomasaquinas.bsky.social · 5d

Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.
(Mt 14:27)

Anímate, soy yo; no tengas miedo.
(Mt 14:27)

Saint Thomas Aquinas @saintthomasaquinas.bsky.social · 6d

In the presence of the angels I will bless you.
(Ps 138:1)

En presencia de los ángeles te bendeciré.
(Sal 138:1)

Saint Thomas Aquinas @saintthomasaquinas.bsky.social · 8d

The word of God remains in you.
(1 Jn 2:14)

La palabra de Dios permanece en ti.
(1 Jn 2:14)

Saint Thomas Aquinas @saintthomasaquinas.bsky.social · 9d

Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts!
(Is 6:3)

¡Santo, santo, santo es el Señor de los ejércitos!
(Es 6:3)

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Amigo de Frodo @bpdflores.bsky.social · 10d

26th Sunday (C), Lk 16, 19-31
-On Lazarus and the rich man in light of the Lord’s desire to create a new heart in us (Ez 37).
-Sobre Lázaro y el hombre rico a la luz del deseo del Señor de crear en nosotros un corazón nuevo (Ez 37).
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Bishop Daniel E. Flores Twenty sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Homily

YouTube video by Catholic Diocese of Brownsville

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Saint Thomas Aquinas @saintthomasaquinas.bsky.social · 12d

Heavenly Father we invoke your assistance. Be with us, watch over us, strike down evil and fill us with your Holy Spirit dear Lord.

Saint Thomas Aquinas @saintthomasaquinas.bsky.social · 16d

The kingdom of God is among you!
(cf. Lk 17:21)

¡El reino de Dios está entre vosotros!
(Cf. Lk 17:21)

Saint Thomas Aquinas @saintthomasaquinas.bsky.social · 22d

I, the Lord, am your God.
You shall not have other gods besides me.
(cf. Ex 20:2-3)

Yo, el Señor, soy tu Dios.
No tendrás otros dioses además de mí.
(Cf. Ex 20:2-3)

Saint Thomas Aquinas @saintthomasaquinas.bsky.social · 23d

Those who suffer in accord with God’s will hand their souls over to a faithful creator as they do good.
(1 Pt 4:19)

Aquellos que sufren de acuerdo con la voluntad de Dios entregarán sus almas a un creador fiel mientras hacen el bien.
(1 Pt 4:19)

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Amigo de Frodo @bpdflores.bsky.social · 24d

Feast of the Holy Cross
-On looking to the Cross of Christ for light and direction in angry times.
-Sobre mirar la Cruz de Cristo en busca de luz y dirección en tiempos de ira.
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Bishop Daniel E. Flores Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Homily

YouTube video by Catholic Diocese of Brownsville

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Saint Thomas Aquinas @saintthomasaquinas.bsky.social · 24d

Christ humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, even death on a cross. (cf. Phil 2:8)

Cristo se humilló, haciéndose obediente a la muerte, incluso a la muerte en una cruz. (cf. Fil 2:8)

Saint Thomas Aquinas @saintthomasaquinas.bsky.social · 27d

my own eyes have seen the salvation
which you have prepared in the sight of every people:
a light to reveal you to the nations
and the glory of your people Israel.
Glory to the Father….

Saint Thomas Aquinas @saintthomasaquinas.bsky.social · 27d

Canticle of Simeon
Protect us, Lord, as we stay awake; watch over us as we sleep, that awake, we may keep watch with Christ, and asleep, rest in his peace.
Lord, now you let your servant go in peace;
your word has been fulfilled:

Saint Thomas Aquinas @saintthomasaquinas.bsky.social · 28d

Love is patient. (1 Cor 13:4)

El amor es paciente. (1 Cor 13:4)

Saint Thomas Aquinas @saintthomasaquinas.bsky.social · Sep 7

You have been purchased at a price.
Do not become slaves to human beings.
(1 Cor 7:23)

Te han comprado a un precio.
No se conviertan en esclavos de los seres humanos.
(1 Cor 7:23)

Saint Thomas Aquinas @saintthomasaquinas.bsky.social · Sep 6

bread which you withhold belongs to the hungry: the clothing you shut away, to the naked: and the money you bury in the earth is the redemption and freedom of the penniless.

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Saint Thomas Aquinas @saintthomasaquinas.bsky.social · Sep 6

Whatever a man has in superabundance is owed, of natural right, to the poor for their sustenance. So Ambrosius says, and it is also to be found in the Decretum Gratiani: The

Saint Thomas Aquinas @saintthomasaquinas.bsky.social · Sep 6

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

Santa María, Madre de Dios, reza por nosotros los pecadores ahora y en la hora de nuestra muerte.

Saint Thomas Aquinas @saintthomasaquinas.bsky.social · Sep 5

The kingdom of God is at hand.
Repent, and believe in the gospel.
(Mk 1:15)

El reino de Dios está a la mano.
Arrepiéntete y cree en el evangelio.
(Mc 1:15)

Saint Thomas Aquinas @saintthomasaquinas.bsky.social · Aug 30

Jesus is Mary’s only son, but her spiritual motherhood
extends to all men whom indeed he came to save.
(CCC 501)

Jesús es el único hijo de María, pero su maternidad espiritual
Se extiende a todos los hombres a los que de hecho vino a salvar.
(CCC 501)

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Amigo de Frodo @bpdflores.bsky.social · Aug 24

XXI Sunday
-On the Opening Prayer of today’s Mass and the narrow gate: “loving what God commands, desiring what he promises”.
-Sobre la oración colecta de la Misa y puerta angosta: “amar lo que Dios manda y desear lo que promete”.
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Saint Thomas Aquinas @saintthomasaquinas.bsky.social · Aug 25

Choose life!

¡Elige la vida!

Saint Thomas Aquinas @saintthomasaquinas.bsky.social · Aug 24

I will walk in the presence of the Lord
in the land of the living. (cf. Ps 116:9)

Caminaré en la presencia del Señor
En la tierra de los vivos. (cf. Ps 116:9)