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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, MARCH 27, 2024

By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA

JUDAS’ BETRAYAL

One of the Twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests, and said, “What are you willing to give me if I hand him over to you?” They paid him thirty pieces of silver, and from that time on he looked for an opportunity to hand him over. Matt. 26:14-16

Our gospel reference formed part of Judas' betrayal of Jesus for thirty pieces of silver, the price of a slave. Why would a disciple who was so trusted by Jesus betray him? The primary reason was Judas’ greed for money for he used to steal from the common fund.

The second reason was Judas’ bitter hatred due to disillusionment. As a zealot who hated the Romans, he might have expected that Jesus would overthrow the Romans using his Divine power. Instead, he preached love and peace.

The third reason may have been that Judas supposed that his betrayal would give Jesus an occasion to fight back and conquer the Romans. That may be the reason why he committed suicide when he saw Jesus arrested without any resistance from Him.

The desire Judas had for money clouded his thinking. And his sin did to him what sin always does. As soon as his sin of betrayal was done, Judas saw the consequences of that choice. And the consequences grieved him deeply. He learned that choosing sin ends with an empty promise.

He realized that thirty pieces of silver was not worth the value of his soul. He “deeply regretted what he had done.” As went back to the chief priests to return the money but the deal was done. Judas could have repented and received the mercy of God. But he didn’t. He simply ended his life in ultimate despair.

One of the central lessons we can learn from Judas is that the desire for money is a powerful incentive for the decisions we make. Many saints have taught us that the path to holiness consists, first, in a purification of all our disordered affections.

Since one of the most powerful attachments that many struggle with is an attachment to money, this is an important desire to purify in all of our lives. It is true that material possessions are not evil when they are used for the fulfillment of God’s will. But the desire for more, will always cloud our ability to clearly see the will of God and live for His glory alone.

Reflect, today, upon the witness of Judas. Use him as a source of meditation and self-examination this Holy Week. What is it in your life that you desire more than our Lord? What temptation clouds your thinking and leads you to choices that you know will end in emptiness? Strive to eradicate every disordered desire within you this day and choose wisely the will of God instead. Do not let yourself continue to believe the lies that keep you from making Jesus and His holy will the one and only focus of your life.

Lord Jesus, You and You alone must become the focus of my life. You and You alone are of the greatest value in life. Help me to shed all earthly desires in life so that I will not fall into the temptations that lead to empty promises and so that I will embrace the true and fulfilling promises that come from You. Jesus, I trust in You.






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Mission Statement

As a lay organization, the mission of the Charismatic Renewal is:

  1. To help all people come to know the love of God in their lives as demonstrated through our Lord, Jesus Christ.
  2. 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.
  3. To assist them to listen and follow the movement of the Holy Spirit at work in their lives.
  4. 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.
  5. To lead them to a New Life offered to us by the Holy Spirit.