Fr. Yamil A. Samalot Rivera, OP

Fr. Yamil A. Samalot Rivera, OP is from Isabela, on the northwest coast of Puerto Rico. He teaches Dogmatic Theology but has also been blessed return to teaching in his original field of study and research: Portuguese and Brazilian Studies, as well as, the relationship between Theology and Postmodern Culture. Currently he is Assistant Professor of Theology and Humanities at the University of the Sacred Heart (est. 1880).

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17 Dec • 42 generations of preparation

In today's Gospel we hear the genealogy of Jesus going back 42 generations to Abraham, emphasizing that God has been on this bruising journey with us for a long time. In Advent, we are called not to remain aloof and pure, but to be more in touch with the world so that we can bring God's presence to it.

16 Dec • Embodying the hope found in Christ

In our readings today, the Jewish Priests refuse to speak about God while the pagan prophet Balaam speaks eloquently of God's wonders. It is our job today to give witness to our hope arising because of Jesus Christ, and in Advent, we prepare ourselves to embody that presence.

14 Nov • The Kingdom of God is here and now

Jesus proclaimed that the Kingdom of God was among us. So, while this is not heaven, the fulness of the Kingdom, we do not have to look to the future to see the Kingdom. We can find the Kingdom of God here and now in how we live out the salvation of God.

13 Nov • Healing the lepers

Jesus healed lepers and allowed them to rejoin the wider society. Mother Cabrini worked tirelessly on behalf of immigrants to the United States towards the same end. May we follow their example and work to integrate into our society those who today cry out for mercy.

8 Oct • To just sit at the feet of Jesus

Jesus noticed that Martha was anxious about many things, but only one thing is required—simply to sit at the feet of Jesus, where our anxiety can melt away when we drink in the presence of our master and God. Are you anxious about something? Try just sitting at the feet of Jesus.

7 Oct • Our Lady of the Rosary, pray for us

On this Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary and marking one year since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas, we join with Pope Francis to make this a day of fasting and penance, asking Mary to join in praying for peace in our world. She, who invoked a powerful miracle from Jesus with her comment "they have no more wine," will surely get a response when she tells him "they have no more peace."