Newness of life in Christ
It is easy for us to connect to the new life that is blossoming all around us. The spring season unfolds with grace, determination and beauty. Backyards, walkways and parks …
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 …
Fullness of life in Christ
The fascination with the afterlife as a continuation of our personal existence is constant across cultures. Since the beginning of time, people have been imagining ways of prolonging life and …
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 …
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 …
Our Catholic Language of Hospitality: Lessons from my Mother
These past weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to be with priests, religious, parishioners, civic leaders and academics. I heard stories of how they value faith and love our Church. Many …