Draw nearer to Christ’s loving grace in the midst of growth.
Growing and evolving is part of everyday life. Generally, it’s easy for us to assent to this reality, especially when we examine our most basic physical changes and needs. Beyond …
Resting in the heart of Christ
Among the overabundance of signs and symbols that comprise our ordinary lives, there is one that takes center stage when dealing with what is most dear to us — the …
The cross of Christ brings redemptive meaning and grace to Lenten sacrifices
It is already the middle of Lent. For many, we may still be seeking to firm up our resolve to be people of prayer, fasting and almsgiving during these 40 …
Caring for one another in Christ
In today’s culture, it’s easy to access different sources of world news. In fact, ours is a life lived in digital proximity to one another. Through the use of technology, …
Giving ourselves away in Christ
Christmas and other holiday celebrations are times when the human spirit goes beyond itself into cheerful giving. It’s estimated that U.S. consumers will spend billions of dollars on retail shopping …
We belong together
In the current cultural and social climate saturated with contentious and polarizing rhetoric, the idea that we belong together in community may appear out of place. More and more, digital …
Learning to walk with and for others
For many of us, the idea of walking to and from places can appear quaint, charming, romantic and old-fashioned. And while walking in our favorite park or neighborhood may …
Our Resurrection Journey
One hopeful sign in the midst of our health crises has been the countless acts of kindness and self-sacrifice. While pain, loss and uncertainty remain, we see many gestures of …
Holding on to our sorrow, joy and hope in Christ
Not long ago, we were marked with ashes on our foreheads, symbolically acknowledging that our lives were dependent on something greater than our own efforts. The Ash Wednesday ritual reminded …
Profound Sorrow and Catholic Hispanic Mística (Spirituality)
COVID-19 Context and Horizon In our concern and care for one another, we are finding narratives helping us organize our thoughts and order our feelings, especially as we strive to …