The power of justice and mercy
Much in our world is changing. The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened our awareness of how rapidly things can change. In a short time, we have had to recalibrate, adjust and …
Walking together in the Spirit
In the current climate of social distancing, the idea of walking together may seem counterintuitive. These past months, COVID-19 has profoundly disrupted our sense of order, certainty and direction. More …
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 …
Our ‘mea culpa’ Lenten journey
In a culture where people are accustomed to putting their best foot forward, it can be daunting to publicly admit mistakes, faults and sins. The world can seem pretty cruel …
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 …
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 …
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, …
Remembrance, gratitude and hope
Warm summer and fall weather has given way to the winter chill. Summer months have flown past and now the holidays appear imminent. This leaves some of us wondering where …
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 …