Events
May 3, 2024, 1st Friday Mass: Holy Name of Jesus
May 19, 2024 Pentecost Celebration
St. Augustine, So. SF
June 28-29, 2024 NCRC Annual Catholic Charismatic Conference
San Francisco, CA
September 21, 2024 SFSpirit Annual Holy Spirit Conference
St. Mary's Cathedral, SF - SAVE THE DATE!
Recorded Videos Holy Spirit Conference
Holy Spirit Conference Mass Celebrants
Saturday, September 16, 2023
Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, San Francisco, CA
Left to Right:
Deacon Ernie von Emster: Assisting
Fr. Armando Lopez
Fr. Ray Reyes: Main Celebrant
Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA
Fr. Ken Barker
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to all the re-elected Executive Officers of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Board of the Archdiocese of San Francisco for the year 2023-2026 led by Bro. Danny Garza (Chairman), Sis. Sally Yeo (Vice Chair), Sis. Tess Garza (Secretary), Bro. Jose dela Torre (Finance) and Bro. Romy Arellano (Treasurer).
We also would like to acknowledge and compliment all new members of the CCR Board as well. More work to do in the vineyard of our Lord Jesus Christ!
To God be the glory and praise.
Fruitful Corner
REFLECTION FOR WEDNESDAY,
APRIL 24, 2024
By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA
A CALL TO SHARE IN THE ONENESS OF GOD
Jesus cried out and said, “Whoever believes in me believes not only in me but also in the one who sent me, and whoever sees me sees the one who sent me.” Jn. 12:44-45
Our gospel reference today formed part of Jesus’ last public discourse before his arrest and crucifixion. In this discourse, Jesus speaks about his relationship with the Father; his role as the Light and Life of the world; the criteria for His final judgment of us.
Jesus also teaches us that he is one with the Father and he is the image of his invisible Father. Because He is one with the Father, the Father speaks through him and operates through him. Hence, those who accept and believe in him and his message accept and believe in God’s message.
In this discourse, Jesus spoke with greater and greater vigor and clarity. He spoke about His pending death, the unbelief of many, and His oneness with the Father in Heaven. At some point as Jesus was speaking of His oneness with the Father, the voice of the Father spoke audibly for all to hear.
Jesus had just said, “Father, glorify your name.” And then the Father spoke, saying, “I have glorified it and will glorify it again.” Some thought it was thunder and others thought it was an angel. But it was the Father in Heaven.
Jesus passionately wants us to know that if we have faith in Him, then we also have faith in the Father, because the Father and He are one. This teaching on the oneness of God is nothing new to us today. We should be familiar with the teaching of the Most Holy Trinity. But in many ways, this teaching on the unity of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit must be seen as new and pondered anew every day.
Imagine Jesus speaking to you, personally, and with great vigor, about His unity with the Father. Consider carefully how deeply He desires that you understand this divine mystery of Their oneness. Allow yourself to sense how much Jesus wants you to understand Who He is in relation to His Father.
The teaching on the Trinity or oneness of God is not only about Who God is but about who we are. We are called to share in the oneness of God by becoming united with Them through love. As Christians, we are called to be “divinized,” that is, to share in the divine life of God.
Reflect, today, upon the passion in the heart of Jesus to reveal to us who He is in relation to the Father. Let us be open to a deeper understanding of this divine truth. And as we open ourselves to this revelation, let us allow God to also reveal to us His desire to draw us into Their holy life of unity. This is our calling. This is the reason Jesus came to earth. He came to draw us into the very life of God. Believe it with much passion and conviction.
Lord Jesus, You spoke long ago about Your oneness with the Father in Heaven. You speak again, today, to me, about this glorious truth. Draw me in, dear Lord, not only to the great mystery of Your oneness with the Father but also to the mystery of Your calling to me to share in Your life. I accept this invitation and pray that I become more fully one with You, the Father, and the Holy Spirit. Most Holy Trinity, I trust in You.
Saint of the Day
Mission Statement
As a lay organization, the mission of the Charismatic Renewal is:
- To help all people come to know the love of God in their lives as demonstrated through our Lord, Jesus Christ.
- To help our brothers and sisters respond to God's love by loving God in return through a commitment to serve Christ and His Church.
- To assist them to listen and follow the movement of the Holy Spirit at work in their lives.
- To help our brothers and sisters recognize the ministry that God has called them to, and accept the gifts that God desires to bestow upon them for His work in our Church and in our world.
- To lead them to a New Life offered to us by the Holy Spirit.
