Category Archives: Catholic

Jan 06 2023

The Son of Adam, the Son of God / El Hijo de Adán, el Hijo de Dios

Click here for daily readings There are multiple Gospel options for today. The first is that of John the Baptist proclaiming the coming of Jesus, of someone “mightier than I.” The second is the lineage of Jesus, whic...

Jan 05 2023

Seen, Known, Loved / Visto, Conocido, y Amado

Click here for daily readings I just wrote about this Gospel passage a few months ago, and I focused on Jesus’ words, “Come and see,” as an invitation to pursue the Christian life. While I would repeat those wo...

Jan 04 2023

Come and See / Ven y Verás

Click here for daily readings In his Gospel, John shares that there are many details about Jesus’ life and ministry that he could share but did not incorporate. Because of this, we can infer that John was careful wi...

Jan 03 2023

Am I a Student or a Disciple? / ¿Soy Estudiante o Discípulo?

Click here for daily readings What does it mean to be devoted to the Most Holy Name of Jesus? Or one could ask, what does it mean to be a disciple? There is an important distinction to be made between a disciple and...

Jan 02 2023

Remain in Him / Permanecer en Él

Click here for daily reading In this new year, we are reading through the First Letter of St. John and the Gospel according to St. John. The evangelist was known for being particularly close to Jesus, for being a mystic. ...

Jan 01 2023

Mother of God, and Our Mother / Madre de Dios y Madre Nuestra

Click here for daily readings During the Octave of Christmas, we also celebrate Mary, the Mother of God, because her openness, her YES, her humility and self-giving made Christmas possible. She opens herself fully to the ...

Dec 31 2022

Jesus: God’s Free and Generous Gift / Jesús: El Don Gratuito Y Generoso De Dios

Click here for daily readings “But to those who did accept him he gave power to become children of God.” We are on the threshold of a new year yet still in the midst of the celebration of the birth of Our Lord...

Dec 30 2022

Guardian of the Redeemer / Guardián del Redentor

Click here for daily readings Today we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus , Mary, and Joseph. In the Gospel we hear of Joseph’s obedience. Although Joseph never says anything in the Gospels and it is be...

Dec 29 2022

A Life Well Lived / Vivir de la Mejor Forma

Click here for daily readings I wonder about Simeon’s life and the promise God made to him. I wonder if he ever felt this promise was more of a curse than a blessing. Or, as someone who God had directly spoken to, p...

Dec 28 2022

Darkness and Light / Luz y Tinieblas

Click here for daily readings Lully, lullay, thou little tiny child, Bye bye, lully, lullay. Thou little tiny child, Bye bye, lully, lullay. Herod the king in his raging Set forth upon this day By his decree, no life spar...

Dec 27 2022

Mary Magdalene and Divine Mercy / María Magdalena y la Divina Misericordia

Click here for daily readings Today’s Mass is focused on Saint John the Apostle. However, the opening line of today’s Gospel brings us to Mary Magdalene. I would like to spend a moment or two talking about her. Ac...

Dec 26 2022

The Faith of the Martyrs / La Fe de los Mártires

Click here for daily reading Entering the Christmas season proper, we are given time to celebrate the feasts of some great saints and to reflect on the joy of God in the flesh. Today’s saint, Stephen, is an excellen...

Dec 25 2022

Merry Christmas! / ¡Feliz Navidad!

Click here for daily readings Merry Christmas! Today, the Gospel reading recounts the birth of Christ, and we rejoice at God’s amazing gift of His Son. Just recently I was listening to the radio in the car, and a Ge...

Dec 24 2022

Final Christmas Preparations / Preparativos Finales para la Navidad

Click here for daily readings Merry Christmas Eve! Let’s admit it, all of us are probably hustling and bustling all day today to get ready for the next two days of parties and dinners and gift giving. So thank you. Thank y...

Dec 23 2022

Not What You’d Expect / Fuera de lo Esperado

Click here for daily readings In a recent homily our Pastor reminded us that, while people like actors or athletes may be referred to as the greatest of all time, Jesus tells us that John the Baptist is the original G.O....

Dec 22 2022

Let Your Spirit Rejoice / Que tu Espíritu se Regocije

Click here for daily readings Mary said: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior. Mary’s soul magnifies, augments, elevates, and brings into sharper focus the grandeur...

Dec 21 2022

A Little Advent, A Little Christmas Everyday / Un Pequeño Adviento y un Pequeño Navidad Todos los Días

Click here for daily readings I am principal of a lovely little Catholic School. Father taught a new Advent song to our students this year. One of the lines is “Advent is a time to wait, not quite time to celebrate....

Dec 20 2022

The Gift of God / El Don de Dios

Click here for daily readings The Gospel scene of the Annunciation can be seen as a summary of the entire Gospel. It shows the mystery of God becoming man, but also the mystery of man freely cooperating in the saving act...

Dec 19 2022

An Answer to Prayer / Respuestas a las Oraciones

Click here for daily readings Both readings today present us with dramatic answers to prayers. I think this is why we get our hopes up so high when we pray. We want a big answer, sign, and response so we can be sure. We w...

Dec 18 2022

God’s Holy Names / Los Santos Nombres de Dios

Click here for daily readings I am so excited for Christ’s coming! To meet Him face to face. In today’s Gospel, we learn His name shall be Emmanuel, Jesus. God is with us. Perhaps this is evident in the many v...