Renewed in Christ
The beginning of a new year brings a moment of reflection and an examination of conscience and plans, most notably New Year’s resolutions. We typically review the passing year with …
Learning in Christ
Late summer and early fall marks the beginning of a new academic year. Families have prepared and bought the essentials that make learning possible. Attaining knowledge demands that notebooks, backpacks …
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 …
In change, Christ remains
It is easy to contemplate change in our natural environment and culture. We can look out the window on an autumn day and see the transformation taking place in 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 …
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 …