An experience of God’s Mercy

An experience of God’s Mercy

In the busyness of everyday life, we do not always set aside time for an examination of conscience in order to order our lives in harmony with God. We should do this to give thanks to God, but also to let him heal the wounds, left by sin, that we accumulate in us and...
How to live in a eucharistic way

How to live in a eucharistic way

Many ask me what it means to live in a eucharistic way. One book that marked my experience of the Eucharist was, “With Burning Hearts,” by Henri Nouwen. If you haven’t read it, don’t miss it. I am going to share with you some ideas that I remember...
Prayer of the Month – April 2020

Prayer of the Month – April 2020

Lord our God, who came to set your people free, hear us! You who led your people out of bondage in Egypt and set Israel free from exile, you whose prophets preached freedom from idols, you who did not spare sending your only Son to free us from every disorder that...
April Intention – Freedom from Addiction

April Intention – Freedom from Addiction

In our world and our Church, many of our brothers and sisters struggle with addictions.  Indeed, almost half of Americans report having a family member or close friend who has struggled with drug addiction, and one in seven report suffering from substance addictions...
Prayer in your daily life

Prayer in your daily life

In a certain sense it is possible to say, “Every place is a temple to find God and pray to the Father.” Furthermore, if we believe that every person is a temple where God dwells, we can honor God by the respect we show to each individual person. However,...
How Lent challenges us to be stewards of creation

How Lent challenges us to be stewards of creation

In Pope Francis’ Message for Lent in 2019, he focused on God’s creation and how it is connected to our celebration of Lent. It is important to recall our mistreatment of creation and how we can help renew it. Easter reminds us that Jesus enters into our lives and...