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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).

Recent Videos by Fr. Yamil A. Samalot Rivera, OP

A Word of Hope for May 22, 2023

May 22, 2023 by Fr. Yamil A. Samalot Rivera, OP

Fr. Yamil Samalot Rivera, OP takes to heart Jesus' parting words to his disciples, and applies them to us as well—we need to be open to the gifts of the Spirit to invigorate our hearts to live the mission he has given us.
A Word of Hope for May 21, 2023

May 21, 2023 by Fr. Yamil A. Samalot Rivera, OP

Fr. Yamil Samalot Rivera, OP recalls the disciples doubting right up to the Ascension of Jesus, and challenges us to use the occasion to strengthen our own faith in the full message of Jesus so that we can challenge our own fear and proclaim his message to the whole world.
A Word of Hope for April 24, 2023

Apr 24, 2023 by Fr. Yamil A. Samalot Rivera, OP

Fr. Yamil Samalot Rivera, OP asks us to think about why we go to mass: just to be fed, or to enter more deeply into communion with God and all of God's people?
A Word of Hope for April 23, 2023

Apr 23, 2023 by Fr. Yamil A. Samalot Rivera, OP

Fr. Yamil Samalot Rivera, OP says that sometimes, like the disciples of Jesus on the road to Emmaus, we don't recognize that Jesus is walking with us as we lament our troubles—but we can recognize his presence in our lives if we come to the Eucharist with our whole heart.
A Word of Hope for April 8, 2023

Apr 8, 2023 by Fr. Yamil A. Samalot Rivera, OP

On this Holy Saturday, when Jesus lies dead in the tomb, Fr. Yamil Samalot Rivera, OP invites us to wait in desolation, as did Mary all those years ago. Let us welcome the mystery of the pain of humanity awaiting resurrection.
A Word of Hope for March 27, 2023

Mar 27, 2023 by Fr. Yamil A. Samalot Rivera, OP

Fr. Yamil Samalot Rivera, OP asks us to adopt the mind and heart of Jesus, who, when confronted with a woman "caught in the very act of adultery," did not condemn her, but in mercy offered her a new life. May we, in God's mercy, also offer a new life to those who need it most.

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