Bro. Martin Torolira's Relfection 
Posted August 23, 2021

Growing with God

In Matthew 13:31, Jesus refers to Heaven as a mustard seed. God shows us the way and we grow with Him “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed” (Matthew 13:31) The Mustard seed is small, but it grows into a large plant with large branches over time. 

God has poured out His Spirit so He can water the seed and see it grow throughout the world.

As we grow with the Spirit the tiny seed within us will also grow and it will form a large tree with many branches. These branches are made to spread the Word of God and we then reach out to others.

We reflect on how the smallest things in this world can soon become the biggest blessing in life. 

"The call of Christ to respect and protect every human life is central to the Church’s Mission of Mercy. God’s mercy begins with the life and dignity divinely bestowed on each human person. We continue this merciful work by caring for one another, especially the most vulnerable.
To this end, I offer you this Four-Part Plan for Pro-Life (link) Activities as a way to better focus and coordinate our pro-life activities throughout the diocese.
Please prayerfully review the plan and ask the Lord Jesus how you, your parish, and the Diocese can be His missionary disciples, joyfully announcing the gospel of life."

Bishop Jaime Soto

Eternal Father, Source of Life, strengthen us with your Holy Spirit to receive the abundance of life you have promised.
Open our hearts to see and desire the beauty of your plan for life and love.
Make our love generous and self-giving so that we may be blessed with joy.
Grant us great trust in your mercy.
Forgive us for not receiving your gift of life and heal us from the effects of the culture of death.
Instill in us and all people reverence for every human life.
Inspire and protect our efforts on behalf of those most vulnerable, especially the unborn, the sick and the elderly.
We ask this in the Name of Jesus, who by His Cross makes all things new. Amen.

Our Lady of Guadalupe,  
pray for us

1. Zachary Sturm at One Abby Drive, St. Benedict OR 97373

2. Edgar Lozano Cuevas at One Abby Drive, St. Benedick Or 97373

3. Benjamin Condon at 320 Middlefield Rd., Menlo Park, CA 94025