Mary, our mother and teacher
In a world saturated with information, it’s often difficult to discern what is most advantageous for our lives and what should be removed. This is made even more challenging by …
Soy de Maíz
Con la tortilla en mano he probado de todo y con todas. Ahí con mis abuelos y tías hemos forjado surcos de sueños. Despiertos y con arado de palo la …
Mary’s “yes” and life becomes for us the model of Christian living for all ages
For Catholics around the world, devotion to Mary takes on a variety of spiritual and cultural forms. There is no shortage of Marian feasts, devotions and practices. For example, …
Advent Orientations
Today, we are used to traveling with confidence, trusting technological gadgets to get us where we want to go. More to the point, we’re quite comfortable getting into our vehicles …
The word of life in Christ
Our world is saturated with information, data and messages. Whether through radio, TV, internet or social media platforms, we are constantly bombarded by information in a constant competition for our …
A faith beyond divisions
In our culture, we have grown conditioned to judge encounters on first impressions. While there’s validity to the saying “Don’t judge a book by its cover,” we too often do …
Remembering, renewing and rejoicing in the fire of the Spirit
In our contemporary life, transitioning from one event to another often occurs with ease and little reflection. We enjoy the thrill of the moment without paying attention to every detail. …
Who is knocking at my door?
One of the advantages of living in an urban setting is being surrounded by people whose practices and habits often collide with our need for privacy and way of life. …
In good company: Heritage, faith help reveal life after death
Growing up as child in my Mexican village, some of my favorite memories are tied to hearing stories about all kinds of ghosts and spirits. Gathered in our family …
Nuestra Hospitalidad Católica: Enseñanzas de mi Madre
Estas últimas semanas, he tenido la oportunidad de estar con sacerdotes, religiosos(as), feligreses, líderes cívicos y académicos. He oído historias de cómo ellos valoran la fe y aman a nuestra …