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 …
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The word of life in Christ
Our world is saturated with information, data and messages. Whether through radio, TV, internet or social media platforms, we are constantly bombarded by information in a constant competition for our …
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 …
Remembering, renewing and rejoicing in the fire of the Spirit
In our contemporary life, transitioning from one event to another often occurs with ease and little reflection. We enjoy the thrill of the moment without paying attention to every detail. …
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 …