Category Archives: Catholic

Mar 19 2026

The Quiet Strength of St. Joseph / La fortaleza silenciosa de San José

Click here for daily readings My son Joseph studies engineering at a university thirty minutes from our home. He lives on campus, but when he returns to our noisy home, his quiet calm is palpable. He slips in the side door, a slight smile on his face, arms laden with a backpack and a basket […]

Mar 18 2026

The Lord is gracious and merciful / El Señor es compasivo y misericordioso

Click here for daily readings Today’s readings had me reflecting on God’s infinite love for us, for He gave His life to save us from sin. During certain times of our life, we may enter into a dark stage when we see our own needs above all else. We distance ourselves from God and stop […]

Mar 17 2026

Do You Want to Be Well? / ¿Quieres curarte?

Click here for daily readings Thirty-eight years…The man in today’s Gospel had been ill for thirty-eight years. I inhale deeply when I hear that number. Thirty-eight was the age when I was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer, a diagnosis that found me running to the Divine Healer’s river of me...

Mar 16 2026

The Heart of Christ / El corazón de Cristo

Click here for daily readings “This was the second sign Jesus did when he came to Galilee.” First the water into wine; now the healing of the soldier’s son. There is more than one parallel between these two miracles, parallels that reveal to us something important about the Heart of Our Lord. The f...

Mar 15 2026

Expect the Unexpected! / ¡Esperar lo inesperado!

Click here for daily readings Both the first reading and the Gospel point to the same theme – God is full of surprises. And His Son is as well. We see the outward appearance of people and make decisions about them. Or are we judging? You may know certain people more intimately, so there are […]

Mar 14 2026

God Just Wants You / Dios solo te quiere a ti

Click here for daily readings “All who exalt themselves will be humbled, but all who humble themselves will be exalted.” (Luke 18:14) It’s a phrase that’s made its way into everyday wisdom—even outside of religious settings. We say things like: ...

Mar 13 2026

The Greatest Commandment / El Gran Mandamiento

Click here for daily readings Today’s Gospel appears in the early days of Holy Week when Jesus is preaching in Jerusalem and being questioned by the chief priests, scribes, and elders. The answer to today’s question, which is often referred to as the Greatest Commandment, is one any catechist might ...

Mar 12 2026

There is No Lukewarm / No hay un entremedio

Click here for daily readings Would we have believed it? If we had been among the crowd that witnessed the miracle in today’s Gospel, would we have stood amazed at the power of God, or would we have been looking for the trick? Do we try to ratio...

Mar 11 2026

Teach With Words / Enseñar con palabras

Click here for daily readings I think St. Francis Assisi would be a little upset with the often attributed (but not historically verified) quote: “Preach the Gospel always, when necessary, use words.” We are absolutely called to preach the Gospel with our lives. However, Jesus tells us very specific...

Mar 10 2026

Forgiving Doesn’t Mean Forgetting / Perdonar no significa olvidar

Click here for daily readings I love the scene in The Chosen that tells the story in today’s Gospel. Peter makes no bones about how resentful he is of Matthew and his tax-collecting ways. As he grapples with this unavoidable relationship, he confides in Jesus. Jesus, loving both Matthew and Peter,...

Mar 09 2026

Loving the Unknown / Amar a los desconocidos

Click here for daily readings “We’re super big in Europe” was my nascent band’s favorite way of coping with the fact that very few people had heard of us, let alone deigned to attend our shows. We were in fact not popular in Europe. We could better be described as Bob Dylan’s bio pic: “A […]

Mar 08 2026

The Ripple Effects of Encountering Christ / El efecto dominó del encuentro con Cristo

Allison Gingras (www.ReconciledToYou.com ) shares an everyday Catholic faith with humor and honesty. Her writing includes The Handy Little Guide to Novenas (OSV), Encountering Signs of Faith (Ave Maria Press), the Stay Connected Journals for Catholic Women (OSV), and her newest book, Jesus Heals (OS...

Mar 07 2026

The Comforts of Home / Las comodidades del hogar

Click here for daily readings After a long journey, it is always nice to have someone pick you up from the airport so you can feel like you are home before you arrive. No waiting for a taxi. You see your loved one and smile with joy, and are whisked away in the comfort of […]

Mar 06 2026

Life as a Vineyard / La vida como una viña

Click here for daily readings In today’s Gospel, Jesus preaches a parable about a landowner and his vineyard, more specifically, about the tenants he assigned to care for the vineyard. I’ve seen and heard many reflections about this parable but ...

Mar 05 2026

Blessed Are They Who Hope in the Lord / Dichoso el hombre que confía en el Señor

Click here for daily readings A while back, my siblings and I started a tradition of getting together for a meal and wholesome conversation every few months. It’s just us, those who grew up together under the same roof with the same two parents. I do not take for granted how fortunate I am that […]

Mar 04 2026

A Different Kind of Kingdom / Un Reino Diferente

Click here for daily readings As Jesus draws closer to Jerusalem—and everything He knows that will take place while He is there—He tries to prepare his Apostles for what is coming. Despite His efforts, it seems that they still aren’t getting it. Jesus uses plain language to tell them that they will ...

Mar 03 2026

Begin Again / Volver a empezar

Click here for daily readings My season of humility is now. With a family of six, my husband and I share responsibilities that many outsource, alternating the day to day tasks of caring for our four children ages ten to almost one. While he seems to effortlessly get through meal preparation, dishes ...

Mar 02 2026

A Good Measure Received / Una buena medida recibida

Click here for daily readings Today’s Gospel theme is a familiar one. Framed in mercy, Jesus tells us to stop judging. He uses a clear directive: Stop. It is a word that conveys an urgency, a need. Something must cease immediately. It is probably natural to take Jesus’ words and apply them as an ex...

Mar 01 2026

Listen to Him / Escúchenlo

Click here for daily reading Today’s readings are pretty straightforward. Abraham is called by God, and he goes as the Lord directs him. The psalmist waits on God to watch over him and deliver him. Paul instructs Timothy to bear his share of hardship for the sake of the Gospel. Jesus is transfigured...

Feb 28 2026

Imitating the Very Love of God / Imitando el amor de Dios

Click here for daily readings “You have heard that it was said, You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your heavenly Father, for he...