Category Archives: Catholic

May 19 2024

The Power of Pentecost / El Poder de Pentecostés

Click here for daily readings Today’s first reading recounts the great event of Pentecost. Pentecost is often called the birthday of the Church. What does that mean? Before he ascended into heaven, Jesus...

May 18 2024

Mind your Own Journey / Fijarte en tu Propio Camino

Click here for daily readings Jesus told Peter to mind his own journey. This is good advice for all of us. Too many times we base our own sense of self-worth and spirituality by comparing ourselves to others. We either lo...

May 17 2024

Forgiveness and Restoration / Perdón y Restauración

Click here for daily readings Breakfast on the beach with Jesus would not have been enough to convince the deeply sorrowful Peter that he was still loved by Jesus, still trusted enough by Jesus to lead the Church. Peter, ...

May 16 2024

We are Gifts / Somos Regalos

Click here for daily readings There is great depth in today’s readings. I had to read and take to prayer both passages many times during my preparation for this reflection. It is a gift to spend time with the Bible....

May 15 2024

Unity and Support in Christ / Unidad y Apoyo en Cristo

Click here for daily readings This passage is part of a prayer Jesus offered to God prior to his passion and death. It expresses his desire that we, the Church, may be one with God just as Jesus is one with God. He wants ...

May 14 2024

Truth in Memes and Choices / La Verdad en los Memes y las Elecciones

Click here for daily readings Recently, I saw a meme that actually made me laugh out loud. The meme said that God factors in a person’s stupidity when putting a calling on one’s life. It went on to say t...

May 13 2024

Listen, Believe and Be Faithful / Escuchar, Creer y Ser Fiel

Click here for daily readings Mary’s message at Fatima, and wherever she appears, is foreshadowed in today’s Gospel. A woman calls out a blessing to Jesus’ mother after hearing him teach. In return...

May 12 2024

Jesus our Model / Jesús Nuestro Ejemplo

Click here for daily readings Here we are at the Solemnity of the Ascension, one of the highest feast days in the Church calendar. We hear the story of the Ascension in the Gospel today, but notice what comes right before...

May 11 2024

Consider the “God-wink” / Considerar el “Guiño de Dios”

Click here for daily readings I often have difficulty sleeping at night. I use this as an opportunity to ask God to speak to me. Insomnia can be a scary and unsettling occurrence. But what may appear to be a misstep is of...

May 10 2024

Joy is Coming / La Alegría Está por Venir

Click here for daily readings Today’s Gospel starts with the words, “Jesus said to his disciples…” It doesn’t say, “Jesus said to those who were close to him physically.” It does...

May 09 2024

Those Who Believe / Aquellos Que Creen

Click here for daily reading Today is the Solemnity of the Ascension in many dioceses. Others transfer it to this coming Sunday, but I will focus on the readings for the Solemnity in this reflection. Jesus’ Ascensio...

May 08 2024

The Spirit Speaks /El Espíritu Habla

Click here for daily readings “But when he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth. He will not speak on his own, but he will speak what he hears, and will declare to you the things that are...

May 07 2024

Lose to Gain / Perder para Ganar

Click here for daily readings Today’s Gospel offers a unique insight into the work of sanctity in a few short lines. Jesus is talking with His apostles about how an Advocate, the Holy Spirit, will come to them. Howe...

May 06 2024

Contradictions Turned into Blessings / Contradicciones Transformadas en Bendiciones

Click here for daily readings Have you ever heard the song “Blessings” by Laura Story? It talks about blessings coming amid the storms and healing being granted through pain. These types of contradictions sometimes h...

May 05 2024

The Power of Love / El Poder del Amor

Click here for daily readings Why is it that we are “commanded” to love? Wouldn’t it be better if we were invited to love others? Isn’t it true that no one can make us love another person? And if w...

May 04 2024

We are Not of This World / No somos de este mundo

Click here for daily readings I have always been a very sensitive person, afraid of what others might think if I say or do something that is incongruent with their perspectives. I get easily offended if someone says somet...

May 03 2024

Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life / Jesús es el Camino, la Verdad y la Vida

Click here for daily readings On this First Friday of the Month, as we contemplate the love of God found in the Sacred Heart, we are drawn into the depths of the Father’s boundless love. This Great God, worthy of ou...

May 02 2024

Love and Morality / Amor y Moralidad

Click here for daily reading In today’s first reading from Acts 15, Peter and James stress the importance of God extending His covenant to the Gentiles. Rather than placing undue burden on the Gentiles by imposing o...

May 01 2024

Hardworking St. Joseph / San José Obrero

Click here for daily readings ** This reflection was reposted from Diocesan Archives. ** This day has always been one of the most special dates on my calendar. As a young adult, I made an effort to foster a close relationship wi...

Apr 30 2024

Just as the Father has Commanded / Tal Como el Padre ha Mandado

Click here for daily readings “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you… Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.” Jesus gives us the peace that only He can give: a peace that can remain stea...