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All four of the canonical Gospels use the metaphor of Jesus as shepherd. Indeed, the image is deeply woven into the language of the Old Testament, where God is often described as a shepherd and Israel as his chosen flock. Originally, the people of Israel saw their kings as having been appointed by God to lead the people, as a shepherd would lead his flock. But some of the kings of Israel were so unfaithful to God that they were actually leading the people away from God by their bad example.

The Fatima Fitness Fundraiser to benefit Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School will be held on Friday, April 27, 2018, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. All ages and all fitness levels welcome!

Today’s Gospel (Luke 24:35-48) follows the encounter the two disciples had with the risen Jesus on the road to Emmaus, where they had recognized Jesus in the breaking of the bread. Now, these same two disciples have returned to Jerusalem to share news of this encounter with the Apostles who had gathered in the Upper Room where the Last Supper had taken place. All of the Apostles are hidden there, staying out of sight for fear that those who killed Jesus would soon be coming for them.

Healing plays a huge role in our society. As a nation, we spend billions of dollars annually on healthcare. Like our physical health, our spiritual health also needs attention. Throughout the Gospels, physical and spiritual healing are major characteristics of the ministry of Jesus. Some healings are recalled in great detail while others are simply mentioned in passing. Yet all of these healings are signs of the Kingdom of God.

Alleluia! Christ is Risen! He is truly Risen! This proclamation, spoken since the first Easter, reminds us of what this day – the Feast of the Resurrection – is truly all about. In our modern world, Easter is often seen as a one-day event of bunnies, candy, pastel colored eggs, and a sumptuous family meal. But these things alone really miss the significance that this day truly holds.

Holy Week begins today and we should enter this week with reverence, enthusiastically embracing the rituals associated with it. To celebrate Holy Week is, after all, to celebrate who we have become through Christ’s Paschal Mystery.

Golf tournament to benefit Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School, Saturday, April 21, 2018. Tee time is 8:00 AM at Arroyo del Oso Golf Course. Cost is $100/golfer (includes lunch and cart). For more information, contact OLF School at 505-255-6391.

During the season of Lent, many people make resolutions or “give something up.” Even with the best of intentions, we often face challenges fulfilling our promises to change. And yet, we should remain hopeful and not discouraged.

The Novena of Divine Mercy begins on Good Friday (March 30th) and ends on the Saturday of the Octave of Easter (April 7th). The novena will be prayed in the church at 3:00 PM each day during this period.

In today’s Gospel (John 3:14-21), we heard that “God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.” This is why the crucifix is supposed to be in the sanctuary of every Catholic Church throughout the world.

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School is seeking a principal for the 2018-19 school year. Qualified and interested individuals should contact Susan M. Murphy, Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Archdiocese of Santa Fe, 4000 St. Joseph PL NW, Albuquerque, NM  87120, 505-831- 8172, smurphy@archdiosf.org.

Thursdays, April 12th through May 31st, Our Lady of Fatima Parish will present an 8-part series by Dr. Edward Sri entitled “Who Am I to Judge?” This series helps us understand the classical view of morality and equips us to engage relativism, appealing to both the head and the heart. The eight weekly sessions will be held on Thursdays in Fatima-Gallagher Hall, with a morning session offered from 10:00 am to 11:30 am, and an evening session offered from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. The cost of the study guide is $10. Register at the Parish Office.

Saint Irenaeus, a 2nd century bishop and a Father of the Church, taught that “the glory of God is a person fully alive.” This teaching, as appealing as it might be, leaves us with an important question: “Just what brings a person to be fully alive?”

View the schedule of events for Lent, Holy Week and Easter 2018.

If you have considered the benefits of giving your child or grandchild a Catholic education in a safe, nurturing environment, that encourages academic excellence, please contact our principal, Mrs. Paula DeHaas, for more information about Our Lady of Fatima School and to arrange a personalized visit. The school office may be reached at 255-6391.

In today’s Gospel (Mark 9:2-10), Jesus wants to bring some focus to Peter, James, and John by having them witness the Transfiguration. The Gospel for the Second Sunday of Lent always includes the Transfiguration. Jesus begins by leading the three Apostles up a mountain – the traditional place to which one went to encounter God.

In our First Reading today (Genesis 9:8- 15), God speaks to Noah and his children. It is God who takes the initiative, who acts first. By speaking to Noah, God intervenes in human history in order to establish a special relationship – a covenant - with Noah and his descendants. Today’s Reading describes the essence of God’s promise.

Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on February 14th. There will be four Masses with distribution of Ashes that day, at 6:30 AM, 8:15 AM, 12:10 PM, and 6:30 PM.

From February 14 to March 25, our community will take part in 40 Days for Life. You’re invited to join other Christians for 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. You’re also invited to stand with members from Our Lady of Fatima and peacefully pray during a 40-day vigil in the public right-of-way outside Planned Parenthood at 701 San Mateo NE on Tuesday, March 13 from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Wednesday of this week is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the season of Lent. There are some people who seem to have a mistaken understanding of the reception of ashes and assign more importance to receiving ashes on Ash Wednesday than they do to attending Sunday Mass. Do not be misled.