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 …
Renewal in the Spirit
The new year is upon us. The recent fiestas, meals and religious observances are now behind us. And, as happens each year, New Year’s resolutions now beckon our attention. Like …
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 …
The unfolding Epiphany and Presentation of Christ
One of the characteristics of our cultural sense of time is the ability to move from one event to the next with ease. Our calendars mark any number of personal …
Remembrance of Jesus keeps us going.
The act of remembrance takes on many different forms and features. Whether remembering events, people or things, the process is never simple, since it often goes deep into our emotional …
Enfolding
The Tepeyac Mountain beckons. There in the Valley of Guadalupe, my mother comes, kneeling, crawling; her manda a lamentation, a cry. Her son has gone to El Norte. Her daughter lost in …
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, model of spiritual concordance
In today’s cultural and political climate, it’s common to find ourselves in difficult conversations with colleagues, friends or family. The social and political landscape appears fiercely polarized. Whether we’re talking …
Remaining in Christ
The new year is only a few weeks old. As with every beginning, it’s easy to think about the immediate past and look forward to the promise of the future. …