May 21 – Saint Christopher Magallanes and his Companions St. Cristóbal Magallanes Jara was born in the state of Jalisco in Mexico, in 1869. He was ordained priest at the age of 30, and became parish priest of his home town of Totatiche. He took a special interest in the evangelization of the local indigenous Huichol... Continue Reading →
25 April, Friday — Do You Remember?
Easter FridayActs 4:1-12Jn 21:1-14 Jesus showed himself again to his disciples. Each year, Lent brings challenges but this year, I seemed to be more aware of them, and I called out to God a lot more. These were some of the longest days, and I often questioned if I had what it took to get... Continue Reading →
12 April, Saturday — The Gift and Sacrifice
Saturday of the 5th Week of Lent Eze 37:21-28Jn 11:45-56 …Jesus was to die for the nation -- and not for the nation only, but to gather together in unity the scattered children of God. My son has a children’s book that explains why Jesus came into the world, and in the story, the mother... Continue Reading →
11 April, Friday — Seeing God in Everything
Friday of the 5th Week of Lent Jer 20:10-13Jn 10:31-42 “…even if you refuse to believe me, at least believe the work I do; then you will know for sure that the Father is in me and I am in the Father.” One of the most tragic kinds of illness in our world today is... Continue Reading →
11 January, Saturday — Supporting Act
Saturday after Epiphany 1 Jn 5:14-21Jn 3:22-30 “This same joy I feel, and now is complete.” I used to join a performing arts choir when I was a younger adult. We endeavored to stage two shows a year. However, as a fledgling choir, we did not have the means nor funding, so we did everything... Continue Reading →
10 January, Friday — A touch of compassion
Friday after Epiphany 1 Jn 5:5-13Lk 5:12-16 Jesus stretched out his hand, touched him and said, “Of course I want to! Be cured!” As we leave the old year behind and embark on a new year, I reflect on the trials and tribulations from the past year. Given all that has happened in the past... Continue Reading →
2 December, Monday — The Beautiful Faith
Monday of the 1st Week of Advent Isa 2:1-5Mt 8:5-11 “Sir, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof; just give the word and my servant will be cured.” Just before we partake in the Holy Communion at mass, we would say, “Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under... Continue Reading →
1 December, Sunday — Second Coming
1st Sunday of Advent Jer 33:14-161 Ths 3:12-4:2Lk 21:25-28,34-36 “There will be signs in the sun and the moon and the stars; on earth nations in agony, bewildered by the clamour of the ocean and its waves…” As I started the day today, the morning dawned bright and sunny. I could see several people headed out... Continue Reading →
24 October, Thursday — On Fire
Oct 24 – Memorial for St. Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop St. Anthony Mary Claret (1807–1870) was a weaver and a seminary student with Blessed Francis Coll. He was ordained on 13 June 1835, and became a missionary in Catalonia and the Canary Islands. He directed retreats and founded the Congregation of Missionary Sons of the... Continue Reading →
10 October, Thursday — Ask, Seek, Knock
Thursday of Week 27 in Ordinary Time Gal 3:1-5Lk 11:5-13 “So I say to you: Ask, and it will be given to you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.” I struggle a lot with today’s verse: “Ask, and it will be given to you; search, and you... Continue Reading →
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