Category Archives: Allison Gingras

Sep 22 2023

Accompanying Jesus / Acompañando a Jesús

Click here for daily readings Christ’s disciples included some women, among them Mary Magdalene—who was the first to announce Jesus’ Resurrection to the Apostles. She would also be the first person to wh...

Sep 07 2023

Cast, Detach, and Trust / Lanzar, Desconectarse y Confiar

Click here for daily readings Peter toiled all night and had nothing to show for it, yet he still resisted allowing Jesus to help. How often do we work so hard and feel we have nothing to show for it, yet we still w...

Aug 22 2023

The Possibilities of Grace / Las Posibilidades de la Gracia

Click here for daily readings Jesus looked at them and said, “For men this is impossible, but for God all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26). What feels impossible currently in your life? Peace in the world?...

Jul 16 2023

Tending the Soil of Our Souls / Cuidando el Terreno de Nuestras Almas

Click here for daily readings The Parable of the Sower helped me understand the transformative power of spending time daily with the Word of God, especially in overcoming obstacles to living the Catholic faith. Although t...

Jun 22 2023

The Prayer Jesus Taught Us / La Oración Que Jesús Nos Enseñó

Click here for daily readings Jesus reveals to the Apostles and all of us, “How you are to pray.” (Matt 6:9) He follows with the words which have come to be known as the Our Father, also referred to as the Lor...

Jun 09 2023

A Question About Jesus / Una Pregunta Acerca de Jesús

Click here for daily readings How can Jesus be God and man, divine and human, Lord of heaven and earth? Is the Messiah capable of being both true God and true man? In Mark’s Gospel, Jesus begins to enlighten the wor...

May 22 2023

Peace in Me / La Paz en Cristo

Click here for daily readings “I have told you this so that you might have peace in me. In the world you will have trouble, but take courage, I have conquered the world” (Jn 16:29-33) are among the last words ...

Apr 23 2023

Christ Remains Present / Cristo Todavía Sigue Presente

Click here for daily readings A powerful thread of truth runs through each of today’s Easter season readings: Jesus resurrected. “God raised this Jesus; of this we are all witnesses” (Acts 2:32). The Apo...

Mar 22 2023

Allowing the Father to Work in Us / Permitir Que el Padre Obre en Nosotros

Click here for daily readings Balancing work and rest sometimes sways off-kelter, especially in a world where Sunday no longer holds a place of honor and self-serving ambition is worshiped. However, God has not abolished ...

Feb 21 2023

True Greatness / La Verdadera Grandeza

Click here for daily readings If you wish to be first in the kingdom, the realm of God, you must be last. To be the greatest in the kingdom, you must think of yourself as the least; humility is the key to unlocking heaven...

Feb 04 2023

Rest Awhile with Jesus / Descansa Un Rato Con Jesús

Click here for daily readings Jesus’ words to the weary Apostles, “Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while,” appear just before the miracle of feeding the 5000. Busy tending to the n...

Jan 22 2023

Experience Living in the Light of Christ / Experiencia Viviendo a la Luz de Cristo

Click here for daily readings In today’s Gospel, “Jesus began to preach and say, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Mt 4:17). This repentance to which He calls us is so much more than ...

Dec 22 2022

Let Your Spirit Rejoice / Que tu Espíritu se Regocije

Click here for daily readings Mary said: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior. Mary’s soul magnifies, augments, elevates, and brings into sharper focus the grandeur...

Nov 22 2022

Do Not Be Terrified/ No Tengas Miedo

Click here for daily readings Today’s Gospel is not, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid&...

Oct 10 2022

Encountering Signs of Faith / Encontrando Señales de Fe

Click here for daily readings Jesus refused to be a sideshow attraction, as he rightfully should have. Jesus referred to the generation he encountered on earth as evil for their unwillingness to accept the things of heave...

Sep 10 2022

The Eucharist Cultivates Good Trees / La Eucaristía Cultiva a los Árboles Buenos

Click here for daily readings What remarkable words spoken by St. Paul in today’s First Reading. “The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the Blood of Christ? The bread that we break, i...

Aug 25 2022

Stay Awake and Prepared / Mantente Despierto y Preparado

Click here for daily readings How ironic that I write about today’s Gospel, which includes the words “stay awake” while on a red-eye flight from Boise, Idaho, back to the east coast. Sadly, following Jes...

Jul 25 2022

Afflicted But Not Despaired / Afligido Pero No Desesperado

Click here for daily readings In 2015, our family experienced an extremely difficult time. We were afflicted, perplexed, struck down, and persecuted, yet, we held onto hope. These troubles came as my husband discerned the...

Jun 21 2022

Pearls of Faith

Click here for daily readings Discerning what the teaching, “do not give what is holy to dogs, or throw your pearls before swine,” means in your life can be a little perplexing. The language is strange, and th...

May 21 2022

Simple Ways to Share the Good News

Click here for daily readings St. Paul had a vision, “A Macedonian stood before him and implored him with these words, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” When he had seen the vision, we sought passage...