Comboni Missionaries - Covina Mission Center

Comboni Missionaries - Covina Mission Center Today the Comboni Missionaries serve on five continents.

We are a world-wide group of more than 4,000 missionary priests, brothers, sisters, and laity from diverse cultures who have dedicated our lives to following Christ. We first worked in Europe and Africa, moving to North and South America in the 1930s, and expanding into Asia in the 1980s. Our international membership provides us with unique perspectives of the global community in which we work. It

gives us opportunity to empower people to work together and live the Gospel message that clearly calls for understanding and cooperation among the world's people.

Monday of the Twenty-Third Week in Ordinary TimeWalking with Saint Daniel Comboni.Luke 6:6–11In today’s Gospel, Jesus en...
09/07/2026

Monday of the Twenty-Third Week in Ordinary Time
Walking with Saint Daniel Comboni.
Luke 6:6–11

In today’s Gospel, Jesus enters the synagogue and sees a man whose right hand is withered.

The religious leaders watch Jesus closely, not because they desire the man’s healing, but because they are looking for a reason to accuse Him.

Jesus knows what is in their hearts.

He calls the man forward and asks a question that challenges every rigid understanding of faith:

“Is it lawful to do good or to do evil, to save life or to destroy it?”

Then Jesus tells the man, “Stretch out your hand.” The man trusts, stretches out his hand, and is healed.

This Gospel reminds us that God’s mercy is never an inconvenience to be postponed.

Jesus does not allow human rules, fear, criticism, or the opinions of others to prevent Him from doing what is good.

MEDITATION:

Saint Daniel Comboni understood this deeply.

He looked upon the suffering of the people of Africa and could not remain indifferent.

His heart was moved by the same compassion we see in Jesus.

He allowed himself to be challenged by the needs of others and gave his life so that people might experience dignity, hope, faith, and salvation.

Sometimes our own hands can become “withered.”

They may be weakened by discouragement, disappointment, fear, resentment, or simply by believing that we can no longer make a difference.

REFLECTION:

Today Jesus looks at us and says:

“Stretch out your hand.”

Stretch it toward the person who needs forgiveness.

Stretch it toward someone who is lonely.

Stretch it toward someone who needs encouragement.

Stretch it toward the poor, the forgotten, and those who have lost hope.

May we ask for a heart that does not remain indifferent to suffering.

May we never become so concerned with appearances or rules that we forget the person standing before us.

PRAYER:

Jesus, compassionate Lord,
heal whatever has become withered in my heart.

Give me the courage to stretch out my hands
toward those who need love, forgiveness, and hope.

Teach me, like Saint Daniel Comboni,
to see the suffering of others with compassion
and to respond with generous love.

May my hands become instruments of Your mercy
and my life a witness to Your Gospel.

Amen.🙏🏻🙏🏻⛪️⛪️🛐🛐

Lunes de la XXIII semana del Tiempo OrdinarioCaminando de la mano de San Daniel Comboni.(Lucas 6, 6-11)“Levántate y pont...
09/07/2026

Lunes de la XXIII semana del Tiempo Ordinario
Caminando de la mano de San Daniel Comboni.
(Lucas 6, 6-11)

“Levántate y ponte ahí en medio.”

Hoy Jesús entra en la sinagoga y encuentra a un hombre que tiene la mano paralizada.

Los escribas y fariseos lo observan, no para descubrir el amor de Dios, sino para encontrar un motivo para acusarlo.

Jesús, sin embargo, pone en el centro a aquel que sufre.

Le pide que se levante y se coloque en medio. Y delante de todos, devuelve la vida y la dignidad a su mano.

Este Evangelio nos recuerda que para Jesús la persona siempre está por encima de las normas cuando estas se convierten en obstáculos para amar. El verdadero cumplimiento de la voluntad de Dios nunca puede separarse de la misericordia.

*MEDITACIÓN:*

*San Daniel Comboni*
también supo poner a la persona en el centro.

Su corazón misionero no permaneció indiferente ante el sufrimiento de los pueblos de África.

Vio personas que necesitaban esperanza, dignidad, educación, fe y oportunidades, y entregó su vida por ellas.

*Comboni* nos enseña que no podemos ser discípulos de Jesús permaneciendo indiferentes ante el dolor de los demás.

A veces encontramos personas con las “manos paralizadas” por el miedo, la soledad, el rechazo, la pobreza o las heridas de la vida.

Quizás nosotros no podamos solucionar todo, pero sí podemos acercarnos, escuchar, acompañar y ayudar a recuperar la esperanza.

*REFLEXIÓN:*

Hoy Jesús también puede decirnos: “Levántate.”
Levántate de aquello que te paraliza.

Levántate de la tristeza.

Levántate del miedo.

Levántate del resentimiento.

Levántate y vuelve a confiar.

Y quizá también nos diga: “Extiende tu mano.”

Extender la mano significa amar, servir, perdonar, ayudar y construir puentes.

Es dejar de mirar solamente nuestras propias dificultades para descubrir que alguien cerca de nosotros también necesita una mano amiga.

Que como *San Daniel Comboni* aprendamos a mirar como Jesús: no buscando razones para juzgar, sino oportunidades para amar.

*ORACION:*

Señor Jesús,
dame un corazón como el tuyo,
capaz de mirar al que sufre
y no pasar de largo.

Sana todo aquello que me paraliza
y dame la valentía de levantarme
cuando el miedo quiera detenerme.

Como *San Daniel Comboni,*
enséñame a entregar mi vida al servicio de los demás,
a defender la dignidad de cada persona
y a llevar esperanza donde haya dolor.

Que mis manos estén siempre dispuestas
a servir, ayudar y bendecir.

Sagrado Corazón de Jesús,
forma en nosotros un corazón misionero.

*San Daniel Comboni,* ruega por nosotros.

Amén.🙏🏻🙏🏻⛪️⛪️🛐🛐

09/06/2026
XXIII Domingo del Tiempo OrdinarioCaminando de la mano de San Daniel Comboni.(Mateo 18, 15-20)“Donde dos o tres están re...
09/06/2026

XXIII Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
Caminando de la mano de San Daniel Comboni.
(Mateo 18, 15-20)

“Donde dos o tres están reunidos en mi nombre, allí estoy yo en medio de ellos.”

El Evangelio de hoy nos habla de algo que no siempre es fácil: corregir con amor, buscar la reconciliación y cuidar la unidad de la comunidad.

Jesús no nos invita a señalar, juzgar o humillar al hermano que se ha equivocado. Nos enseña un camino diferente: acercarnos, hablar con sinceridad y hacerlo desde el amor.

La corrección cristiana no busca destruir al otro, sino ayudarlo a recuperar el camino y preservar la comunión.

*MEDITACIÓN:*

*San Daniel Comboni* comprendió profundamente que la misión necesita corazones unidos.

Él encontró dificultades, incomprensiones y obstáculos, pero nunca dejó que las diferencias apagaran su pasión por Cristo y por los pueblos que Dios le había confiado.

*Comboni* nos recuerda que la misión no se construye desde la división, sino desde la fraternidad, la paciencia y el perdón.

Cuando dejamos que el orgullo tenga la última palabra, nos alejamos unos de otros; cuando dejamos que Cristo esté en el centro, encontramos caminos para volver a encontrarnos.

Jesús también nos dice que cuando dos o tres se reúnen en su nombre, Él está presente en medio de ellos.

Qué hermosa promesa para nuestras familias, nuestras comunidades y nuestros grupos de oración.

No necesitamos ser muchos para hacer presente a Cristo.

A veces basta un pequeño grupo de personas que oren sinceramente, que se perdonen, que se escuchen y que tengan un mismo deseo: hacer la voluntad de Dios.

*REFLEXIÓN:*

¿Estoy ayudando a construir unidad o estoy alimentando divisiones?
¿Sé corregir con amor?
¿Sé pedir perdón cuando me equivoco?
¿Estoy dispuesto a dar el primer paso hacia la reconciliación?

Que *San Daniel Comboni* nos enseñe a tener un corazón grande, capaz de superar las diferencias y permanecer fiel a la misión.

*ORACION:*

Señor Jesús, enséñanos a hablar con amor, a corregir con humildad, a perdonar de corazón y a buscar siempre la unidad.

Que nuestras familias, nuestras comunidades y nuestra Iglesia en general puedan ser lugares donde otros encuentren tu presencia, tu misericordia y tu amor.

Amen🙏🏻🙏🏻⛪️⛪️🛐🛐


Sunday of the Twenty-Third Week in Ordinary TimeWalking with Saint Daniel ComboniMatthew 18:15–20Today, Jesus reminds us...
09/06/2026

Sunday of the Twenty-Third Week in Ordinary Time
Walking with Saint Daniel Comboni
Matthew 18:15–20

Today, Jesus reminds us that Christian life is not lived alone.

We belong to one another, and because we belong to one another, we are called to care for each other with truth, patience, and love.

Jesus says, “If your brother or sister sins against you, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you.”

Notice that Jesus does not tell us to gossip, judge, or humiliate the person who has hurt us. He tells us to go to them.

This is the path of reconciliation: speaking with love, listening with humility, and seeking to restore the relationship rather than simply proving who is right.

MEDITATION:

Saint Daniel Comboni understood deeply that mission begins with love.

He faced difficulties, misunderstandings, and many obstacles, but he never abandoned his desire to bring people together around Christ.

His missionary heart teaches us that we cannot build God’s Kingdom while allowing resentment, division, and unforgiveness to control our hearts.

Sometimes, the hardest mission field is not far away.

It can be within our own families, communities, friendships, and even within ourselves.

Jesus also gives us a beautiful promise:

“For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.”

What a powerful reminder for us today. When we gather in the name of Jesus, with sincere hearts, forgiveness, prayer, and love, Christ is truly present among us.

REFLECTION:

Am I building unity or contributing to division?
Do I seek reconciliation, or do I hold on to resentment?
Can I speak the truth with charity?
Can I forgive even when it is difficult?

May Saint Daniel Comboni help us to have missionary hearts that do not run away from difficult relationships, but instead bring Christ’s light, truth, and mercy into them.

PRAYER:

Lord Jesus,
teach me to correct with love,
to listen with humility,
to forgive sincerely,
and to seek reconciliation.

Remove from my heart
resentment, pride, and judgment.

Make me an instrument of unity
in my family, my community, and wherever You send me.

Where there is division,
make me a bridge.

Where there is hurt,
make me an instrument of healing.

Where there is darkness,
help me bring Your light.

Jesus, make my heart missionary.

May I walk with You and bring others closer to Your love.

Amen.🙏🏻🙏🏻⛪️⛪️🛐🛐

Saturday of the Twenty-Second Week in Ordinary TimeWalking with Saint Daniel Comboni.Luke 6:1–5Today’s Gospel reminds us...
09/05/2026

Saturday of the Twenty-Second Week in Ordinary Time
Walking with Saint Daniel Comboni.
Luke 6:1–5

Today’s Gospel reminds us that God desires mercy, not a faith reduced to rules without love.

When the disciples pick grain on the Sabbath, the Pharisees focus on what they believe is a violation.

Jesus, however, reveals something deeper: “The Son of Man is lord of the Sabbath.”

MEDITATION:

Saint Daniel Comboni, invited us to look beyond appearances and ask: Does my faith bring me closer to God and make me more compassionate toward others?

Comboni understood that missionary life could not be limited by comfort, custom, or fear.

His heart was moved by the needs of the people he served.

He allowed the love of Christ to guide his decisions, even when the mission demanded sacrifice and perseverance.

The Gospel challenges us today not to become Christians who simply follow rules, but disciples who understand the heart behind them.

Our traditions, prayers, and religious practices are beautiful when they lead us to greater love of God and neighbor.

REFLECTION:

Perhaps today Jesus is asking us:

Am I using my faith to draw people closer to God, or am I using it to judge them?

May Saint Daniel Comboni teach us to have a missionary heart, a heart that sees the person before the rule, mercy before judgment, and love before convenience.

PRAYER:

Lord Jesus, give me a heart like that of Saint Daniel Comboni.

Help me to live my faith with love, mercy, and courage.

May everything I do for You lead me to serve my brothers and sisters with compassion.

Make my heart truly missionary, always ready to recognize Your presence in those who need Your love.

Amen🙏🏻🙏🏻⛪️⛪️🛐🛐

Sábado de la XXII semana del Tiempo OrdinarioCaminando de la mano de San Daniel Comboni.(Lucas 6, 1-5)«El Hijo del hombr...
09/05/2026

Sábado de la XXII semana del Tiempo Ordinario
Caminando de la mano de San Daniel Comboni.
(Lucas 6, 1-5)

«El Hijo del hombre es señor del sábado».

En el Evangelio de hoy, los discípulos arrancan espigas en sábado y los fariseos los cuestionan.

Jesús les recuerda que la ley está al servicio de la vida y que Dios no desea una fe convertida en una lista de prohibiciones.

Jesús nos invita a mirar más allá de las apariencias.

La verdadera fe no consiste solamente en cumplir normas, sino en vivir el amor, la misericordia y la compasión.

*MEDITACIÓN:*

*San Daniel Comboni* comprendió profundamente esta verdad.

Su corazón misionero no podía permanecer indiferente ante el sufrimiento de los pueblos de África.

Se dejó tocar por la realidad de los demás y entregó su vida para llevarles el Evangelio y la esperanza.

También nosotros podemos caer en la tentación de juzgar a los demás por lo que hacen, por cómo viven su fe o por lo que pensamos que deberían hacer.

*REFLEXIÓN:*

Pero Jesús nos enseña a preguntarnos primero: ¿estoy actuando desde el amor o desde el juicio?

Caminar hoy de la mano de *San Daniel Comboni* significa pedir un corazón misionero: un corazón que no se quede en las apariencias, que sepa comprender, acompañar y servir.

*ORACION:*

Señor Jesús,
enséñame a vivir una fe llena de amor y misericordia.

Que nunca convierta mis prácticas religiosas
en motivo para juzgar o excluir a los demás.

Como *San Daniel Comboni,*
dame un corazón sensible ante las necesidades de mis hermanos
y el valor para servir con generosidad.

Hazme comprender que la verdadera grandeza
está en amar y servir,
porque Tú eres Señor de nuestra vida y de nuestro corazón.

Amén. 🙏🏻🙏🏻⛪️⛪️🛐🛐


Friday of the Twenty-Second Week in Ordinary TimeWalking with Saint Daniel Comboni.Luke 5:33–39“No one tears a piece fro...
09/04/2026

Friday of the Twenty-Second Week in Ordinary Time
Walking with Saint Daniel Comboni.
Luke 5:33–39

“No one tears a piece from a new garment to patch an old one.”

Today, Jesus invites us to understand that the Gospel is not something we simply add to our old way of thinking.

Christ comes to make all things new.

The Pharisees were concerned with external practices, fasting, rules, and traditions.

Jesus, however, points them toward something deeper: a renewed heart and a living relationship with God.

The “new w**e” of the Gospel cannot always be contained in old ways of thinking, fear, or resistance to change.

MEDITATION:

Walking with Saint Daniel Comboni, we see someone who allowed God to renew his heart completely.

Comboni trusted God enough to leave behind what was familiar and dedicate his life to the evangelization of Central Africa.

His famous missionary conviction, “ If I had a thousand lives, I would give them all for Africa,” reflected his confidence that God was already at work in the people he was called to serve.

REFLECTION:

Jesus asks us:

What old “w**eskins” am I still holding onto?
Perhaps an old resentment, fear, judgment, disappointment, or way of thinking that prevents God’s grace from transforming me.

The Christian life is not about preserving the past simply because it is familiar.

It is about allowing Christ to continually renew us so that we can become instruments of His love.

Like Comboni, may we have the courage to say:

“Lord, make my heart new. Give me the courage to let go of what keeps me from You and the generosity to embrace Your mission.”

PRAYER:

Lord Jesus, renew my heart with the new w**e of Your Gospel.

Give me the courage of Saint Daniel Comboni to trust You, to step beyond my comfort zone, and to become an instrument of Your love.

May I never be afraid of the transformation You desire in me.

Make me new, so that I may serve You with greater love and faithfulness.

Amen🙏🏻🙏🏻⛪️⛪️🛐🛐


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