{"id":11280,"date":"2025-10-18T15:48:33","date_gmt":"2025-10-18T19:48:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stjuliasilercity.org\/?p=11280"},"modified":"2025-10-18T16:01:45","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T20:01:45","slug":"who-is-my-amalek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stjuliasilercity.org\/es\/who-is-my-amalek\/","title":{"rendered":"Who is my Amalek? \/ \u00bfQui\u00e9n es mi Amalec?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Who is my Amalek? \/ \u00bfQui\u00e9n es mi Amalec?<\/h2>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Vea la versi\u00f3n en espa\u00f1ol a continuaci\u00f3n.<\/h6>\n<h3>The story of Moses and the battle against Amalek<\/h3>\n<p>Throughout history, we have seen and heard of so many wars around the world. People fighting people over land, religion, money, power, and even at times over simple things like a loaf of bread.<\/p>\n<p>Everyday we fight small battles that sometimes seem like we want to give up or give in. Fighting for what is right. A spiritual war against death and sin.\u00a0We must always resist what is evil if we want to follow with God.<\/p>\n<p>In todays gospel, we read about Moses and the battle against Amalek. Just like Moses in the battle with Amalek, our arms can also get tired, making it hard to get through the toughest times.\u00a0 This is when we need someone like Aaron and Hur come to hold our arms up.<\/p>\n<p>Who is the Amalek in your life? Is it someone who is mean to you or an unfair situation? Is it something that gets in your way of doing good deeds for others?<\/p>\n<p>Facing them will always be hard and at times scary. The Catholic Church is the New Israel. And each of us work together to play a different role in it<\/p>\n<p>We must pray always because we cannot fight the battles without God. The Pope and Bishops lead the church, but we too are called to serve the poor and sick. The brokenhearted. Those without spirit.<\/p>\n<p>We all work together to support each other, fighting the battles against &#8220;our&#8221; Amalek. We lean on our brothers and sisters in faith to help us through our trials.<\/p>\n<h3>How can we serve each other in our battles against Amalek?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Encourage and support them:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Just as Aaron and Hur held up Moses&#8217;s hands, we can support those who are fighting battles of their own.<br \/>\nThis might include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Offering words of encouragement.<\/li>\n<li>Listening to their struggles.<\/li>\n<li>Helping them overcome weaknesses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pray for one another:<\/strong><br \/>\nPraying together and for each other is crucial, as it relies on God&#8217;s strength rather than our own.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Be present and help where needed:<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen you see a need, consider it an &#8220;assignment to help&#8221;.<br \/>\nThis could involve practical help like bringing a meal or watching someone&#8217;s children.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Be humble and accept help:<\/strong><br \/>\nDon&#8217;t shy away from letting others help you when you are tired or weak.<br \/>\nThis allows others to serve, just as you serve them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Remember that it&#8217;s a shared battle:<\/strong><br \/>\nRecognize that we are all fighting together and that God works through us to help one another.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>(click the videos below for some fun!)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0 \u00a0 <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11281 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stjuliasilercity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Who-is-your-Amalek.jpg?resize=409%2C409&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"409\" height=\"409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stjuliasilercity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Who-is-your-Amalek.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stjuliasilercity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Who-is-your-Amalek.jpg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stjuliasilercity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Who-is-your-Amalek.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stjuliasilercity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Who-is-your-Amalek.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stjuliasilercity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Who-is-your-Amalek.jpg?resize=12%2C12&amp;ssl=1 12w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stjuliasilercity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Who-is-your-Amalek.jpg?resize=550%2C550&amp;ssl=1 550w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stjuliasilercity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Who-is-your-Amalek.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 409px) 100vw, 409px\" \/>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/startwithsunday.org\/video-library\/?wchannelid=4fm0jphp78&amp;wmediaid=4yu4ry34fq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<h2 class=\"mkdf-custom-font-holder\" style=\"font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;text-align: center;color: Blue\">\n\tKids: Learn from Sunday Readings in English!<\/h2><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/CjKbpt5Ctfg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<h2 class=\"mkdf-custom-font-holder\" style=\"font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;text-align: center;color: Blue\">\n\tLa Batalla Contra Amalec<\/h2><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/kVG7aCpFTt4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<h2 class=\"mkdf-custom-font-holder\" style=\"font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;text-align: center;color: Red\">\n\tYouth: How we support each other<\/h2><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/kVG7aCpFTt4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<h2 class=\"mkdf-custom-font-holder\" style=\"font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;text-align: center;color: Red\">\n\tYouth: Why Church?<\/h2><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xE8uHLyicn4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<h2 class=\"mkdf-custom-font-holder\" style=\"font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;text-align: center;color: Red\">\n\tJovens: \u00bfPor qu\u00e9 la Iglesia?<\/h2><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>(\u00a1Haz clic en los videos de arriba para divertirte!)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3>La historia de Mois\u00e9s y la batalla contra Amalec<\/h3>\n<p>A lo largo de la historia, hemos visto y o\u00eddo hablar de much\u00edsimas guerras en todo el mundo. Personas que luchan entre s\u00ed por tierras, religi\u00f3n, dinero, poder e incluso, a veces, por cosas tan sencillas como una hogaza de pan.<\/p>\n<p>Cada d\u00eda libramos peque\u00f1as batallas que a veces nos hacen querer rendirnos. Luchamos por lo que es correcto. Una guerra espiritual contra la muerte y el pecado. Siempre debemos resistir el mal si queremos seguir a Dios.<\/p>\n<p>En el evangelio de hoy, leemos sobre Mois\u00e9s y la batalla contra Amalec. Al igual que Mois\u00e9s en la batalla contra Amalec, nuestros brazos tambi\u00e9n pueden cansarse, lo que dificulta superar los momentos m\u00e1s dif\u00edciles. Es entonces cuando necesitamos que alguien como Aar\u00f3n y Hur venga a sostenernos.<\/p>\n<p>\u00bfQui\u00e9n es el Amalec en tu vida? \u00bfEs alguien que te trata mal o una situaci\u00f3n injusta? \u00bfEs algo que te impide hacer buenas obras por los dem\u00e1s?<\/p>\n<p>Enfrentarlos siempre ser\u00e1 dif\u00edcil y, a veces, aterrador. La Iglesia Cat\u00f3lica es el Nuevo Israel. Y cada uno de nosotros trabaja junto para desempe\u00f1ar un papel diferente en ella.<\/p>\n<p>Debemos orar siempre porque no podemos librar las batallas sin Dios. El Papa y los obispos dirigen la Iglesia, pero nosotros tambi\u00e9n estamos llamados a servir a los pobres y enfermos. A los quebrantados de coraz\u00f3n. A los que no tienen esp\u00edritu.<\/p>\n<p>Todos trabajamos juntos para apoyarnos mutuamente, luchando contra &#8220;nuestro&#8221; Amalec. Nos apoyamos en nuestros hermanos y hermanas en la fe para que nos ayuden en nuestras pruebas.<\/p>\n<p>\u00bfC\u00f3mo podemos servirnos mutuamente en nuestras batallas contra Amalec?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>An\u00edmalos y ap\u00f3yalos:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>As\u00ed como Aar\u00f3n y Hur sostuvieron las manos de Mois\u00e9s, podemos apoyar a quienes libran sus propias batallas.<br \/>\nEsto podr\u00eda incluir:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Ofrecer palabras de aliento.<\/li>\n<li>Escuchar sus luchas.<\/li>\n<li>Ayudarlos a superar sus debilidades.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Orar unos por otros:<\/strong><br \/>\nOrar juntos y unos por otros es crucial, ya que se basa en la fuerza de Dios y no en la nuestra.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Est\u00e9n presentes y ayuden cuando sea necesario:<\/strong><br \/>\nCuando vean una necesidad, consid\u00e9renla una &#8220;misi\u00f3n para ayudar&#8221;. Esto podr\u00eda implicar ayuda pr\u00e1ctica, como llevar comida o cuidar a los hijos de alguien.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sean humildes y acepten la ayuda:<\/strong><br \/>\nNo duden en dejar que otros los ayuden cuando est\u00e9n cansados \u200b\u200bo d\u00e9biles. Esto permite que otros sirvan, tal como ustedes los sirven.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recuerden que es una batalla compartida:<\/strong><br \/>\nReconozcan que todos luchamos juntos y que Dios obra a trav\u00e9s de nosotros para ayudarnos mutuamente.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who is my Amalek? \/ \u00bfQui\u00e9n es mi Amalec? Vea la versi\u00f3n en espa\u00f1ol a continuaci\u00f3n. The story of Moses and the battle against Amalek Throughout history, we have seen and heard&#8230;<\/p>","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":11281,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[207,206],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11280","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-stories-and-lessons","category-youth-blog"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stjuliasilercity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Who-is-your-Amalek.jpg?fit=1000%2C1000&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stjuliasilercity.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11280","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stjuliasilercity.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stjuliasilercity.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stjuliasilercity.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stjuliasilercity.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11280"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/stjuliasilercity.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11280\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11285,"href":"https:\/\/stjuliasilercity.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11280\/revisions\/11285"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stjuliasilercity.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11281"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stjuliasilercity.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11280"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stjuliasilercity.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11280"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stjuliasilercity.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11280"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}