Category Archives: lent2018

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 ...