Remembering and keeping the good
An enduring tradition of the New Year is the practice of resolutions. The idea of welcoming the new horizon with fresh perspectives and goals is desirable and seems achievable. And …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …