Category Archives: Catholic

Oct 09 2026

Walking by Faith / Caminar por la fe

Click here for daily readings The Old Testament is one of my favorite parts of Scripture to reflect on, because it tells our entire story – from the beauty of creation, through the catastrophe of the Fall, all the way to the threshold of redemption in Christ. It can be easy to take what Jesus did on...

Oct 08 2026

Ask for Everything and Receive More / Pedirle todo y recibir más

Click here for daily readings We go about our lives thinking that we are in charge, but the world can change our plans in an instant. How often do we feel stress or fear, and work ourselves into a frantic state? So many of us ask God to help us only when we are at […]

Oct 07 2026

Abba of All / El Abba de todos

Click here for daily readings To help our young granddaughters learn their Catholic prayers, we often lead them in a Hail Mary after we say dinner grace. “We really should be doing the Our Father too,” my husband said one night as our forks were paused above the pasta and breaded chicken. It’s not t...

Oct 06 2026

The Better Part / La mejor parte

Click here for daily readings Today’s Gospel reading is a familiar one. Mary and Martha, the sisters of Bethany, have received Jesus into their home. While Mary places herself at His feet, Martha busily tends to the serving of the guests. However, her tasks soon consume her. Overwhelmed and harried,...

Oct 05 2026

Who Is My Neighbor? / ¿Quién es mi prójimo?

Click here for daily readings Most of us are very familiar with the story of the “Good Samaritan” and its rich lesson of loving our neighbor, even those we might see as our enemies. The Samaritans have nothing to do with Jews, they are viewed as outsiders; but the “insiders” in the story (the priest...

Oct 04 2026

Think About These Things / Reflexionar sobre estas cosas

Click here for daily reading St. Paul ends his letter today in this way: “Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things…” (Phil 4:8)...

Oct 03 2026

Mary Guides Us To Jesus / María nos guía hacia Jesús

Click here for daily readings With a childlike trust, I turn to the Blessed Mother, seeking her guidance as I work every day to grow closer toward Jesus. I know that many mysteries of faith will remain hidden from me on this side of heaven, but I also know God delights in revealing His heart […]

Oct 02 2026

We Are Never Alone / Nunca estamos solos

Click here for daily readings “Everytime a bell rings, an angel gets its wings!” It’s a Wonderful Life is one of my favorite movies. I faithfully watch it every Christmas while wrapping presents. Despite the flawed angel theology, the movie gets something delightfully right. Watching Clarence the an...

Oct 01 2026

Do You Trust Him? / ¿Confías en Dios?

Click here for daily reading It might help to briefly summarize the Book of Job, since the book is so condensed in the readings we hear this week. After Job is afflicted, losing everything and everyone he loves most, losing bodily health and physical comfort, he is visited by three of his friends. T...

Sep 30 2026

All My Ducks in a Row / Todos mis asuntos en orden

Click here for daily readings I am a person who likes to have all my ducks in a row. While I don’t actually own ducks, I do like to know the plan, who is going where and when, and the biggest thing of all, how we are keeping everyone fed. Everything goes neatly into its […]

Sep 29 2026

Looking for a Love that Lasts / En busca de un amor que perdure

Click here for daily readings Who are you for Jesus? Who is Jesus for you? When Jesus sees you coming toward him, as He saw Nathanael, what does He call? Or what does He quietly think in His heart? Stop for a moment and gently ponder these questions. They are some of the most foundational […]

Sep 28 2026

Choosing Littleness in a World of Greatness / Elegir la pequeñez en un mundo de grandeza

Click here for daily readings The idea of being the least in today’s Gospel is difficult for me. Our society appears to highly value the greatest in all things. How do we go against the grain and become like a child or the least for God? Thankfully, we are given the example of a great Saint who […]

Sep 27 2026

Today or Tomorrow? / ¿Hoy o mañana?

Click here for daily readings Sometimes when we get home from work we are so tired that we don’t feel like doing anything at all, yet there is so much to do around the house. We might find ourselves uttering the phrase, “I’ll do it tomorrow.” And as the days go by, we keep repeating, […]

Sep 26 2026

Open Mind and Open Heart / Mente abierta y corazón abierto

Click here for daily readings Today’s Gospel reading is the second prediction of the Lord’s passion. And as we may imagine, any time that Jesus referenced His impending suffering and death, His followers had a hard time accepting that reality. What Jesus was describing to them did not fit the confin...

Sep 25 2026

A Time for Every Purpose / Un momento para cada cosa

Click here for daily readings Because I am the age that I am, I originally wanted to title this reflection “Turn! Turn! Turn!” after the popular 1965 hit performed by The Byrds, whose lyrics use today’s passages from Ecclesiastes. Even while reviewing today’s First Reading, the melody of that song r...

Sep 24 2026

Seeking After Jesus / En busca de Jesús

Click here for daily readings Herod is such a curious character from the Gospels. He is intrigued by John the Baptist, even though John is actively preaching against him. However, Herod lacks the courage to defend John against the cruelty of Herodias and ultimately, has John beheaded. Now Jesus app...

Sep 23 2026

Trusting in Jesus / Confiar en Jesús

Click here for daily readings Today’s Gospel gives us an example of how to trust in Jesus. It seems odd that He would send the Twelve out with no supplies or provisions, not even a stick to walk with. He’s telling them that they need nothing other than Him. He will provide. And the Gospel […]

Sep 22 2026

The Family That Counts / La familia que realmente cuenta

Click here for daily readings I grew up with three brothers who liked to tease me constantly. They tried on more than one occasion to convince me that I was adopted and therefore didn’t really belong to my family. In my insecurity, I would run crying to my mom. She always reminded me that even […]

Sep 21 2026

Following the Leader / Seguir al Líder

Click here for daily readings As I sat down to have lunch with a close friend to discuss the ministry we were working on, I was certain this would be the day she would ask me to be in charge. I was very excited. Ever since deciding to follow Jesus, I joined everything in order […]

Sep 20 2026

Are You Envious Because I am Generous? / ¿Vas a tenerme rencor porque yo soy bueno?

Click here for daily readings As a convert, I was mostly on board with God’s generosity in today’s parable of the laborers. After all, those who labored in the vineyard since early morning made my afternoon conversion possible. Yet, I wondered about the last-minute arrivals, especially those who had...