The Parish of & Assumption of Our Lady Church and Parish Center: Church and Fr. Fata Hall: 53 Winter Hill Road 125 Wallace Street Tuckahoe, NY 10707 Tuckahoe, NY 10707 www.icaparish.org · (914) 961-3643 Pastoral Staff Rev. Anthony Sorgie, Pastor Rev. Adolfo Novio, Parochial Vicar Rev. Lakmin Silva, Parochial Vicar Deacon Anthony Viola Deacon Carl Degenhardt Parish Staff Sr. Cora Lombardo, ASCJ, Director Religious Education: (914) 961-1076 Ms. Maureen Harten, Principal ICS Regional School: (914) 961-3785 Trustees: Jeanne Altenau, Gerard Colaio Parish Office-- (914) 961-3643 Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM During the pandemic, there are no office hours on Saturday or Sunday. Holy Mount Cemetery -- (914) 961-3643 Hours: Daily 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Weekday Masses: (recitation of the Rosary before Mass) Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM at Assumption 8:30 AM • 12:00* PM at Immaculate Conception Saturday: 8:30* AM at Immaculate Conception Miraculous Medal Novena, Blessing with the Relic, and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Mondays and First Fridays after the 12:00 PM Mass Timothy Cardinal Dolan venerates the image and relic of at Immaculate Conception with Benediction at 3:00 PM Blessed Clelia Merloni, Foundress of the Apostles of the Weekend Masses of . He visited our parish on Oct. 10. Saturday, Assumption: 4:00 PM Saturday, Immaculate Conception: 5:00* PM Sunday at Immaculate Conception: 8:00 AM • 10:00* AM • 12:00 PM • 5:00 PM October 18, 2020 Sunday at Assumption: 9:00 AM • 11:30 AM (Spanish) Spanish Mass/Misa en Español: 11:30 AM at Assumption todos( los Domingos)  Bilingual Italian/English Mass/Messa in Italiano: 9:00 AM at Assumption (first Sunday of the month) Sacrament of Reconciliation: Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Saturday, 4:00-5:00 PM at Immaculate Conception; 3:30-3:55 PM at Assumption; and anytime by calling the priest on duty: (914) 961-3643. Ordinary Time * Livestreaming Masses: www.icaparish.org/livestream 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 18, 2020 Vol. 38, No. 42 Prayers for our Parishioners Mass Intentions There is an appointed time for everything, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, Vigil, 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00 PM Virginia Dahlin Mem. and a time for every affair under the heavens. 5:00 PM Sean Geraghty Mem. - Ecclesiastes 3:1

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time A time to be Born: … 8:00 AM Rinaldo and Antonia Lembo Mem. Paul Appelt, Sage Appelt, Gianna Marie Carfora, 9:00 AM Vincenzo, Angelina, and Giovanni Mignardi Mem. Leoni D'Auria, Alessia Rose DiLeo, Duignan, 10:00 AM Mimi Giugliano Mem. Mason Anthony Ferder, Genry Gindele, Gianluca 11:30 AM Intentions of our Parishioners Mem. Grosso, Aubrey Kora Kramer, Nicholas Lukic, 12:00 PM Elizabeth Gianninoto Mem. 5:00 PM Mary O’Connor Mem. Cara Mastroserio, Valentina Lee Pantore, Vincenzo Ricciardi, Sienna Lily Simons, Lorenzo John Suarez, MONDAY, OCTOBER 19 Sts. John de Brebeuf and Adelyn Sutantio, Matthew Joseph Traynor, Jr., and Jogues, Priests, and Companions and Martyrs Matteo Trombetta 7:30 AM Phillip A. White Mem. 8:30 AM Joseph Jr., Anna Maria, A time to Love: Banns of Marriage... and Joseph Martin Marinello Mem. 12:00 PM Deborah and Chip Stewart Mem. II: Frank Stillo and Brynn Gentile III: Emile Rochon and Jalelah Ahmed TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 7:30 AM Isabel Rabanzo Mem. A time to Die: Those who have died... 8:30 AM Karen Andolino-Pellegrino Mem. Filomena “Fay” Commisa, Maximillian D’Agnostino, 12:00 PM Deborah Stewart Mem. Mary Sepp, Mary Assumma, and Philip Formisano

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21 : Those who are ill... 7:30 AM Grazia Alfonzetti Mem. A time to Heal 8:30 AM Annie Mem. Salvatore Naclerio, Vincent Bonnanzio and 12:00 PM Rosa Graziella Solano Mem. Maria Rose D’Onofrio

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 : And a time for Peace... 7:30 AM Melina Costanzo Mem. A time for War 8:30 AM Carol Ciardullo Mem. For those in the military who have died in the 12:00 PM Deceased Members of the Marallo Family Mem. service of our country.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 7:30 AM Lydia Masi Mem. Memorial Offerings: Oct. 18-24, 2020 8:30 AM Jack Troncone Mem. 12:00 PM Pasquale C. D’Onofrio Mem. THE SANCTUARY CANDLE

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 at Assumption of Our Lady Church will 8:30 AM Joseph Jr., Anna Maria, burn in memory of Janet Dunetz, and Joseph Martin Marinello Mem. donated by Rocco and Katerina Casella.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, Vigil, 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time The BREAD AND WINE 4:00 PM Margaret and Nicholas Iozzo Mem. 5:00 PM Deceased Members of the Culhane Family Mem. at Immaculate Conception Church will honor Vera Celestino Colombo, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time donated by Donna, Tom 8:00 AM Giuseppe and Maria Marcoccia Mem. 9:00 AM Elena, Pietro and Santina Ianarilli Mem. and Jonathan Igner. 10:00 AM Francesco and Maria Costa Mem. For information on how to memorialize the Bread & Wine, 11:30 AM Jose Boyer, M.D. Mem. Sanctuary Candle and Flower Arrangement, 12:00 PM Anthony Provenzano Mem. please call the parish office: (914) 961-3643 5:00 PM Elsa Cepero Mem.

2 Parish of Immaculate Conception and Assumption of Our Lady Vol. 38, No. 42 October 18, 2020 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time From the Desk of Fr. Adolfo Novio “Paroikia” (πᾰροικῐ́ᾱ) home as at church; where there is a W hen someone asks, “To which great multitude, where exclamations parish do you belong?” you are cried out to as from one great immediately think of the Church heart, and where there is something where you attend Mass and other more: the union of minds, the accord liturgical celebrations year-round. In of souls, the bond of charity, the pray- this case, you’d say, “I belong to the ers of the priests.” (CCC, 2179) Parish of the Immaculate Conception Therefore, the parish is not just a and Assumption of Our Lady.” The key mere organization in which one word in your answer is “belong.” becomes a member. It is the Body of What does it really mean for us when Christ — the community of believers we say “we belong” to the parish? Or, sometimes, I singing and praising in one mind and heart, get a call from someone requesting a sponsor certifi- celebrating Heaven on Earth in the Holy Sacrifice of cate for the of a family the Mass. member or confirmation of a niece or nephew. We Etymologically, the word parish is derived from encourage them to register with the parish if they the Latin “parochial” which has its root in the New are not already a member. Testament Greek, “paroikia.” The New Testament But why do we need to “belong” to a parish? “paroikia” refers to a temporary place or living in a How does it affect our spiritual life and our ultimate foreign land. The term is derived from the word goal to enter the Kingdom of God? “paroikos,” which means “stranger.” Our catechism says, “a parish is a definite Whenever we think and speak of “belonging to a community of the Christian faithful established on a parish,” I hope this etymology reminds us of who we stable basis within a particular church; the pastoral are, here on Earth. We are strangers. We are pil- care of the parish is entrusted to a pastor as its own grims. We are living in a foreign and temporary land; shepherd under the authority of the diocesan let us be reminded that our true home is HEAVEN. Bishop. It is the place where all faithful can be Rev. Bevacqua says in one of his writings, “Our gathered together for the Sunday celebration of the culture has become increasingly secularized resulting Eucharist. The parish initiates the Christian into the in a certain forgetfulness or lack of total awareness ordinary expression of the liturgical life; it gathers of this crucial fact. Our life is not so much about here them together in this celebration; it teaches Christ’s and now, but the future, for eternity. When we saving doctrine; it practices the charity of the Lord in recognize that fact, it can make a difference in how good works and brotherly love. You cannot pray at we live our short lives on Earth.” Dichiarazione d'intenti della Parrocchia La Parrocchia Cattolica Romana dell'Immacolata Concezione e Assunzione e' una comunita' dell'Eucaristia la quale glorifica il Padre nell'unione con il Figlio e guidata dallo Spirito Santo e protetta dalla Madonna. Il nostro richiamo e' alla preghiera, all'istruzione e alla servitu' del popolo di Dio in questa vita, e nella speranza della vita eterna.

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If you have a question about any aspect Next Weekend’s Celebrants 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A of our and faith, contact us and we will answer to the best of our ability. IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH

251. “Why does having sacred art in your home Vigil, Saturday, October 24, 2020 change the way you live?” 5:00 PM: Fr. Novio Art is incarnational, meaning it takes a vision of the Sunday, October 25, 2020 world and puts flesh on it. Many Catholic families have an 8:00 AM: Fr. Collins image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in a prominent place in 10:00 AM: Fr. André their home. The image is an icon of blessing over their 12:00 PM: Fr. Novio family and an expression of love in the heart of their 5:00 PM: Fr. Sorgie home. I’ve also been in many homes where a crucifix is ASSUMPTION OF OUR LADY CHURCH placed near the door as a visible reminder to all who exit to take the love of Christ with them wherever they go. Vigil, Saturday, October 24, 2020 And if we’re talking about sacred art associated with a 4:00 PM: Fr. Silva Catholic home, we can’t leave out the statue of Mary in Sunday, October 25, 2020 the yard. The placement of Our Lady outside is a public 9:00 AM: Fr. Sorgie expression of faith and is also a sweet way of expressing 11:30 AM: Fr. Ulloa (Spanish) that Our Lady loves the flowers of the field. The beauty all around us in the created world is a reflection of the beau- ty of her Son. Next Weekend’s Readings I suppose it would be easy to mentally remind myself 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A each time I left my house that I want to act in a virtuous, Reading I: Exodus 22: 20-26 Christ-like manner. Such a reminder, however, is far more A self-styled, “compassionate” God included poignant when I actually see the crucifix. I see with my in the Code of the Covenant the kind of laws own eyes what it means to dedicate myself to loving my we read about here. Aliens from other neighbor, and that concept becomes more real. It would lands, living with the Israelites, are linked also be easy to remind myself that I’ve given my heart to with widows as people needing protection. others and have committed to sacrifice anything on behalf Reading II: I Thessalonians 1: 5c-10 of my family, but such a thought strikes far closer to Paul stresses to his recent converts that his home when I look at the Sacred Heart of Jesus. A pierced lifestyle was a witness to the truth of his and broken heart might be the cost of love, but that cost message. He urges them to keep trying to is worth it because love is stronger than any force arrayed be imitators of the risen Lord, who gave of against it. Himself totally for our salvation. Having art in our homes is so important, especially sa- The Gospel: Matthew 22: 34-40 cred art. Faith is not an idea. It is a living, breathing reali- Jesus presents to the questioning Pharisees ty with physicality. Our Lord walked this earth. The what we call “the Great Commandment” in -- people with unique personalities who lived in concrete His capacity as an authoritative Lord. “Love” circumstances -- are members of our families. What here is not a feeling but consists of fidelity, better way, than through sacred art, is there to enlarge of willing and doing. Jesus is the first teach- our own individual families and open up our homes to the er to link the two commands, and, in so do- embrace of a such a vast, loving, spiritual family? ing, He advances morality.

4 Parish of Immaculate Conception and Assumption of Our Lady Vol. 38, No. 42 October 18, 2020 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Your Stewardship Can You Donate a Minivan? Stewardship: Weekend of Oct. 11, 2020 We are looking for a used minivan to help our SUNDAY COLLECTION: maintenance men attend to the parish’s three Church: ...... $12,698.00 campuses. The WeShare: ...... $6,107.25

Honda Odyssey TOTAL: ...... $18,805.25 you may have GOLD ENVELOPE DONATIONS for gym debt and seen on our extraordinary maintenance: grounds is about Church: ...... $1,285.00 to die, and now we are looking for a donation of WeShare: ...... $257.50 another. We will be very grateful. Call Fr. Sorgie if TOTAL: ...... $1,542.50 you can help at (914) 961-3643, ext. 211.

During the COVID-19

pandemic, your safety is our first concern so we offer Goal: $156,500.00 several ways to continue your stewardship: Pledged: $163,071.00 Give Online Through WeShare Number of Gifts: 260 While we have resumed public Masses, we urge all who can to please consider joining the conven- ient online WeShare automated giving program. Attention Recently-Married Parishioners Visit assumption-immaculate.churchgiving.com Many individuals who have recently married to set up automatic giving to keep our Parish ready continue to be registered and solvent to reopen with strength and speed parishioners as part of their when we can. Visit the site and follow directions. parents’ families, even if the Offertory Collections, Mail-In or Drop-Off parish is not the one they • Drop your envelopes and contributions in the currently attend. Often, they offertory basket during Mass. plan to move in the not-too- • You can also place them in the donation boxes distant future and do not located in the Main Aisle of both churches. want to initiate a change until that decision has been made. Couples who do live in the parish and • You can drop them off to the Parish Cen- want to be registered as a new family should call ter during our office hours: Weekdays, 8:30 AM- the rectory or register online at our parish website: 4:30 PM. Address is on the cover of the bulletin. www.icaparish.org. • You can place them in the donation box located in the back porch of the rectory (where H.O.P.E. Mass Cards for the Living and Deceased food donations are dropped off) which will To obtain Mass cards or schedule an intention always be open. in honor of someone living or • Lastly, you can mail your stewardship offerings deceased, please visit the parish directly to the Parish: Immaculate Conception & office during these times: Assumption Parish of Our Lady, 53 Winter Hill Monday through Friday, from Road, Tuckahoe, NY 10707 8:30 AM–4:30 PM

Parish of Immaculate Conception and Assumption of Our Lady 5 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 18, 2020 Vol. 38, No. 42 Parish News and Events Parish Offices Have Now Moved to the New Parish Center The opening of our long-awaited, new Parish Center began with the move of our Parish Offices out of the Rectory on October 15. The Another Prayer from Francis Parish Center can be entered from the original concludes his third encyclical, entrance to the school. There is a handicap ramp “Fratelli Tutti,” with two prayers: one, a unity prayer between the Church and School and a new sign to for all believers, and two, to be prayed by Christians. lead you directly to the new center. For all Parish Here is the text of the prayer for Christians: business, please visit our new offices and see the An Ecumenical Christian Prayer center as we prepare for its complete opening. O God, Trinity of love, from the profound communion of your divine life, Help Other People Eat (HOPE) pour out upon us a torrent of fraternal love. Feed Those in Need at this Difficult Time Grant us the love reflected in the actions of Jesus, in his family of Nazareth, Our parish is assigned to the soup kitchen on and in the early Christian community. the second Wednesday and the third Tuesday of Grant that we Christians may live the Gospel, each month. Volunteers prepare food for their discovering Christ in each human being, choice of one or both dates: to feed about 10-15 recognizing him crucified people. in the sufferings of the abandoned Aluminum containers or plastic bags are and forgotten of our world, available at the rectory porch for entrees. Please and risen in each brother or sister leave meals in the rectory porch on the assigned who makes a new start. date no later than 2:30 PM. They are picked up by Come, Holy Spirit, show us your beauty, 2:45 PM. Turkey Chili: reflected in all the peoples of the earth, As a family, serve others in 1 lb. lean ground turkey, crumbled so that we may discover anew 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour that all are important and all are necessary, this powerful 1 tbsp. olive oil different faces of the one humanity way: 1 14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes that God so loves. Amen. 1 14.5-oz. can black beans October 20 ¼ cup tomato paste 1 package McCormick chili mix at • Turkey Chili desired spice level Ushers Needed at Mass (right) Because of a shortage caused by the pandemic, • 2 Large Bags Heat oil in a wide skillet or pot we are looking for some new, committed ushers. Peas and over medium heat. Add turkey, Ushers greet the faithful, seat people properly Carrots (frozen) sprinkle flour over turkey and work into turkey with a spoon. Cook and safely, watch the sanitizing of hands, organize • 2 Large Bags of the taking of collections, help with proceeding to turkey until browned, about 5 Mixed Greens minutes. Add tomatoes and their communion, and hand out bulletins to the faithful as Salad liquid, beans, tomato paste, and they leave safely. After a brief training, you can • Bottle of Italian chili mix. Stir to combine and sim- begin serving the parish in this way. Dressing mer over medium-low heat until If you are interested, call the Moderator, chili is slightly thick, about 8 min. Mr. Howie Strawbridge at (914) 760-0011.

6 Parish of Immaculate Conception and Assumption of Our Lady Vol. 38, No. 42 October 18, 2020 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Parish News and Events Join the Knights of Columbus — Special Offer Now Available Timothy Cardinal In honor of the upcoming beatifica- Dolan Visited tion of its founder, Fr. McGivney, for a limited time, the Our Parish Knights of Columbus is offering October 10, 2020 Catholic men in New York State one year of FREE online membership. By selecting “Join” on the menu at www.kofc.org and entering NYKOFC in the promo code, busy Catholic family men and professionals can instantly Above, Timothy Cardinal Dolan be part of the largest Catholic fraternal benefit visits our chapel. At left, Fr. society for FREE. No credit card will be required. Sorgie explains the reasons for Catholic men aged 18 and up are encouraged to the Shrine of Blessed Clelia. take advantage of this no-risk opportunity. Bob Maffucci, (917) 319-5525 or [email protected]

Niches Available: Holy Mount Cemetery Terrace Gardens and Columbarium We are weeks away from breaking ground on our new Holy Mount Columbarium. This project, when # of Section finished, will give our Parishioners -- and anyone else Niche Size Price Niches See Image – an opportunity to spiritually and respectfully have Remaining Below their loved one’s ashes rest intact on the Sacred 8" X 8" $2,500 53 1 Grounds of Holy Mount Niches are available 12" X 12" $3,500 1,471 1, 2, 3, 4 Cemetery. There will be indoor or outdoor and 1,642 niches; some are 16" X 16" $4,500 62 1 at these prices: already sold. Each niche holds up to two urns of cremains. Please call Maria, 1. The Holy Mount Indoor Section Admin. Asst., to reserve a niche(s) for you or 2. Assumption Terrace Garden Section your loved ones 3. St. Bernadette's Walkway Section at (914) 961-3643 on 4. Shrine of Our Lady of the Monday - Friday from Immaculate Conception Section 8:30 AM-4:30 PM or email her at secre- [email protected]. A 50% deposit is required for reservations.

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• Attendance at church has been teach them the importance of increased to 33% of capacity as contributing to their parish. per government and ADNY • Because of limited Mass guidelines. Recently, we have attendance during the pandemic, had approximately 25% attendance at all seven our beautiful parish Christmas cards will not be Masses. sold this year. • As of September 27, all eight Masses including • After much discussion, under the current the Sunday 5:00 PM Mass resumed with the circumstances of the pandemic along with not assistance of a Eucharist Minister and altar knowing the path of the changing guidelines, our servers. Once attendance increases, Mardi Gras dinner dance may take another form livestreaming of the Mass will be available in the this February. gymnasium. • With Mass attendance not at its normal rate, the • Eucharistic Adoration will be held on Mondays Jesse Tree project will be scaled back, giving the and First Fridays from after the noon Mass until committee the ability to vet the charities who 3:00 PM. are recipients of our gifts. Lisa Blute is looking at • The opening of ICS has gone exceptionally well ways to get gifts donated, for example, gift with most students attending class in person. cards, online, etc. CDC guidelines, including proper spacing, are • Bonanza 2021 tickets are in the process of being being adhered to as the pandemic continues. mailed. Drawings will start in January. There will • PREP is completely remote this year for the 300+ be three $2,000 drawings at times and events to enrolled students. Every Friday, the students’ be determined that are compliant with the pan- lessons will be available for downloading. demic guidelines. Students are encouraged to attend Mass or to • The next meeting of the Pastoral Council is livestream the Mass. The children also received scheduled for October 29, 2020. their boxes of envelopes that should be sub- Minutes created by Joanne Chirico mitted as proof of attendance and a way to Minutes summarized by Jerry Colaio

Discerning Your Vote: Rights & Responsibilities We are called to live our ties. Human beings, created in faith in all aspects of our lives. the image and likeness of God, This statement requires much have basic rights which protect prayer and discernment from our dignity and ensure all can each of us. We acknowledge the difficulty of this live a full human life. Because these rights are and the perceived alignment or misalignment of the universal, we have the responsibility to help main- candidates and issues with our Catholic faith. We tain and protect these rights, not just for ourselves, will not be telling you for whom or what to vote. We but for all. Under this principle fall issues such as will be encouraging careful discernment, intentional access to quality education, healthy food, health- prayer, and a universal call to holiness and compas- care, safe and affordable housing, and nonviolent sion to inform your voting. neighborhoods. This week, we focus on Rights and Responsibili- Find out more at www.iVoteCatholic.org.

8 Parish of Immaculate Conception and Assumption of Our Lady Vol. 38, No. 42 October 18, 2020 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time La Communidad Hispana Pregúntale al padre 40 Días para la Vida ¿? 23 de septiembre- Si tiene preguntas acerca de cualquier aspecto de nuestra Fe o Religión Católica. 1ro de noviembre, 2020 Deje una nota o llámenos y le responderemos de la ejor manera posible. Quiere ser parte de la campaña para salvar vidas? Todo lo que se necesita son 251. “¿Porque poseer arte sacro en el hogar cambia sus oraciones y su presencia. Una campa- tu forma de vida”? ña de 40 días de oración para salvar vidas Arte es algo encarnacional, lo cual quiere decir que toma se llevará a cabo desde El 23 de septiem- una visión del mundo poniendo sobre el una piel. Muchas fa- bre hasta el 1ro de noviembre del año en milias Católicas tienen la imagen del Corazón de Jesús en un curso. Días s para la vida es una iniciativa lugar prominente en sus hogares. La imagen es un icono de bendiciones sobre sus familias y una expresión de amor en el que consiste en 40 días de oración, ayuno corazón del hogar. He visto muchas casas donde un crucifijo se y vigilias de paz en las dependencias, y ot- le ubica cerca de una puerta como un recordatorio visible para ros lugares, donde se llevan a cabo abor- quien salga por la puerta lleve el amor de Cristo con el/ella a tos, alli nuestra meta será proteger a las donde quiera que vaya. madres y sus niños del aborto. Más de Y si hablamos de arte sacro asociado con un hogar Católico, 17,000 niños se han salvado del aborto no podemos dejar a un lado la estatua de María en el patio. El durante estos 40 días de campañas. Si ubicar la imagen de María en la parte exterior de la casa es una quiere saber más, por favor visite: expresión pública de fe y también es una dulce manera de ex- www.40daysforlife.com presar el amor que nuestra Señora tiene por las flores del cam- po. La belleza alrededor nuestro en el mundo creado, es una reflexión de la belleza de su Hijo. Se supone que sería fácil para mi recordar mentalmente, Nuestra Misión cada vez que dejo mi hogar actuar de manera virtuosa como La Parroquia Católica Romana Cristo lo habría hecho. Tal recordatorio, es entonces mucho de la Inmaculada Concepción más conmovedor cuando veo el crucifijo. Veo con mis propios ojos lo que quiere decir amar a mi prójimo convirtiendo esto en y Asunción de Nuestra Señora un concepto real. También es fácil que recuerde que debo en- es una comunidad eucarística: tregar mi corazón a otros y que debo sacrificar cualquier cosa glorificando al Padre, en favor de mi familia, pero tal pensamiento me lleva más cer- ca de casa cuando Veo al Sagrado Corazón de Jesús. Un cora- unida al Hijo, zón herido y traspasado podría ser el costo del amor, pero el dirigida por el Espíritu Santo costo vale la pena, porque el amor es más fuerte que cualquier fuerza arreglada en contra de el. y protegida por María. Poseer arte en nuestros hogares es importante, especial- Estamos llamados a orar, mente si se trata de arte sacro. La fe no es una idea, es vivir, educar y servir al pueblo respirando la realidad con carácter físico. Nuestro Señor camino en este mundo. Los santos —gente con personalidades de Dios en esta vida únicas que vivieron circunstancias completas — son miembros y en la esperanza de la vida eterna. de nuestras familias. Que mejor manera que a través del arte sacro acrecentemos nuestra propia familia individual y abra- mos nuestros hogares para acoger, a tan basta y amante famil- ia espiritual.

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