Category Archives: Catholic

May 30 2024

Take Courage and Get Up / ¡Animo! Levántate

Click here for daily readings Bartimaeus, a blind man, sat by the roadside begging; as Jesus was passing by he yelled out, “Jesus, son of David, have pity on me.” This may sound familiar to anyone who kn...

May 29 2024

What Will You Leave Behind to Follow Christ / ¿Qué Dejarás Atrás Para Seguir a Cristo?

Click here for daily readings ** This reflection was reposted from Diocean Archives.** I had a lot of crazy things to bemoan during my teenage years. Most were embarrassing or even downright stupid, such as: smoking, swea...

May 28 2024

Is Jesus Foremost in Your Life? / ¿Jesús es lo Más Importante en tu Vida?

Click here for daily readings In today’s Gospel reading, we hear that Peter said to Jesus, “We have given up everything and followed you.” Jesus responded and said, “Amen, I say to you, there is no...

May 27 2024

Having Riches vs Being Rich / Tener Riquezas o Ser Rico

Click here for daily readings I’m sure that you recognize today’s Gospel reading. It’s a story about a rich man who came up to Jesus and asked about his salvation. First of all, this is not a parable. It&rsq...

May 26 2024

Trinitarian Love / El Amor Trinitario

Click here for daily readings There is nothing more terrifying to a teacher than giving a class on the Trinity. It is one of the easiest teachings to get wrong because it is hard for us as humans to wrap our minds around ...

May 25 2024

Solace Amid the Suffering / Consuelo en Medio del Sufrimiento

Click here for daily readings On this day, many years ago, my sister and I received the Sacrament of Confirmation. I always remember the date because it was very special to celebrate it with her as my closest sibling, both in ag...

May 24 2024

Strengths and Differences / Fortalezas y Diferencias

Click here for daily readings Several years ago, I participated in a staff enrichment program called “Living Your Strengths”. We all read through a book, learned more about ourselves and were reminded of some aspects...

May 23 2024

A Bold Prayer / Una Oración Audaz

Click here for daily readings How would you live differently if you knew the full glory that awaits you in heaven? I think we really need to stop and sit with that question, more so perhaps than our ancestors in the faith...

May 22 2024

A Puff of Smoke / Una Nube de Humo

Click here for daily readings As I read today’s First Reading, all I can think is “Ouch.” Because this one hits a little too close to home for me. I’m a planner, a “J” on the Myers-Brig...

May 21 2024

Grace to the Humble / Gracia a los Humildes

Click here for daily readings I tend not to get colds very often. Over the past few years, whenever I have gotten a cold, it usually has been quick and fairly mild. I am thankful that my immune system has been good to me ...

May 20 2024

Mary, Desolate / María, Desolada

Click here for daily readings Sometimes, things just don’t go the way we would like. Maybe we can even see it coming from a mile away, but that doesn’t make it any less disappointing, disheartening, or full of...

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...