Category Archives: Catholic

Feb 20 2018

Una voz en el silencio

Me he vuelto cada vez más consciente de la presencia de Dios en mi vida durante los últimos dos años. Esta es una de las lecciones más valiosas que aprendí durante mi época en el seminario; ser conscie...

Feb 20 2018

A Voice in the Silence

Click here for Spanish version I have become more and more aware of the presence of God in my life over the past couple years. This is one of the most valuable lessons I learned during my time in seminary; to be aware of the Lor...

Feb 19 2018

The Ten Commandments are Only the Beginning

Click here for Spanish version Well, Y’all, it’s another Monday. Another beginning to another week, although my dad would point out that “every day is the beginning of the rest of your life.” This is one ...

Feb 19 2018

Los 10 Mandamientos son solo el comienzo

Hola todos, es lunes de nuevo. Otro comienzo de una nueva semana, aunque mi papá diría que “cada día es el comienzo del resto de tu vida”. Esta es una de esas citas que uno oye tan a menudo que comienza a desca...

Feb 18 2018

Sacrifice in The Ordinary Moments

For Spanish version click here I love my job! I probably have one of the coolest jobs in the world… and most people would agree. I am a direct support professional. I serve individuals who have developmental and intellect...

Feb 18 2018

Sacrificio en los momentos ordinarios

¡Me encanta mi trabajo! Probablemente tengo uno de los trabajos más geniales del mundo… y la mayoría de la gente estaría de acuerdo. Soy profesional de apoyo directo. Sirvo a individuos que tienen discapacidad...

Feb 17 2018

The Lord Looks on the Heart

Click here for Spanish version What did Jesus see in Levi that made Him call to the tax collector? There were other publicans there, sitting alongside Levi. Why did the Christ only invite Levi to follow Him? Jesus saw something...

Feb 17 2018

El Señor mira el corazón

¿Qué vio Jesús en Leví (el recaudador de impuestos) que lo hizo llamarlo? Había otros publicanos allí, sentados junto a Leví. ¿Por qué Cristo sólo invitó a Lev&iacute...

Feb 15 2018

Fasting and Sacrifice

Click here for Spanish version The first Friday of Lent. I immediately think of fasting and recall the numerous tuna casseroles, fish sticks, and creamed peas on toast served for the Friday dinners of my youth. I really hate can...

Feb 15 2018

El Ayuno y el Sacrificio

Es el primer viernes de la Cuaresma. De inmediato pienso en el ayuno y me acuerdo de las innumerables cacerolas de atún, los palitos de pescado empanados, y chícharos cremados sobre pan tostado que me sirvieron para las cenas los viernes de mi juventud. Realmente no me gusta el at&uacu...

Feb 15 2018

Mercy, Evangelization, and Pope Francis

Click here for Spanish version During the Jubilee Year of Mercy in 2016, I read a wonderful book by Pope Francis titled, “The Name of God is Mercy.” Actually, I read it three times over the course of a year. The book...

Feb 14 2018

We Rise Again From Ashes

Click here for Spanish version I have always wondered why Ash Wednesday services draw huge crowds. Churches are bursting at the seams! A friend once explained that every time the Church gives something away for free, peop...

Feb 13 2018

2018 Lent Reflections

Click Here for Spanish Version Welcome and thank you for joining us on this journey through Lent. Our first reflection will appear on Ash Wednesday (2/14/2018). We pray that your lenten journey draws you closer to the person of ...

Dec 24 2017

Christmas is the Fulfillment of God’s Promise

When I was little, I really wanted piano lessons. My parents said I could have them when they could find a piano and a teacher we could afford. They kept their promise, but it took a lot longer than I would have liked. First, we found a used p...

Dec 23 2017

You will be Called to Your Unexpected Bethlehem

We’re nearing the end of the Advent days of waiting. Soon it will be Christmas Eve. A busy night. Christmas trees and gifts and Christmas Eve dinners. Christmas family traditions, decorating, preparation for Christmas Day cooking. Christ...

Dec 22 2017

The Joy of Gift

One Thanksgiving when I was a child, our family prepared food at the local homeless shelter. I’ll never forget the smiles on the faces of the workers as well as the recipients. In spite of the hard work put into preparing the meal, the g...

Dec 21 2017

Allow the Incarnate Love Into Your Heart

In recent years Advent has started to mean something more to me. In the past, Advent was just a time for lighting candles and singing “Oh Come Oh Come Emmanuel”. However, that changed one year when I was in spiritual direction and ...

Dec 20 2017

That We May Become God

Last week my oldest son turned five. I remember five years ago it hit me just how totally helpless babies are. I was terrified when we were being discharged from the hospital because somehow those crazy nurses trusted me to take care of this i...

Dec 19 2017

Fear and Joy

A few things have kept coming to me during my prayer with today’s readings. “Do not be afraid; do not fear” and Joy; praise and glory, rejoice, Emmanuel. In both readings an angel of the Lord appears announcing the birth of a...

Dec 18 2017

Joseph, a Just Man

This Gospel is the Annunciation to Joseph. We are dealing with the greatest mystery to ever happen on earth: the Incarnation of the Lord, that God became a man. Before this mystery, we have to put aside our human way of thinking and ponder the...