Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.’ (Luke 23: 34)Yesterday was the birthday of my precious daughter Christy, who left to be with the Lord 3 years ago.  Every time I think about her, an ocean of nostalgia washes over me and a mysterious happiness envelops my soul. My heart is filled with […]

Acedia is a Greek word that means sadness, sloth, or lack of interest in spiritual things.  In the Bible translated from the Greek, we can find passages about this in both the Old and New Testaments. The fathers of the desert referred to acedia as the “Midday Devil” since it was the most tedious time […]

This seems to be a great year to grow in our devotions and faith! Even in the midst of a year dedicated to the Eucharist, for our surprise Pope Francis also announced a year dedicated to Saint Joseph! Isn’t it a banquet for our souls? Last May on the Feast of Corpus Christi, the Pope promulgated […]

Saint Joseph is an especially big deal this year. Pope Francis announced almost two months ago that from December 8, 2020 until December 8, 2021 would be a year dedicated to Saint Joseph, husband of Mary and foster father of Jesus Christ. The announcement coincides with the 150th anniversary of the proclamation of St. Joseph […]

Prostrate on the floor, facing the High Altar of the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston, while listening to the choir sing the litanies typical of an ordination, “Santa Maria, Pray for us…” in that atmosphere full of spiritual mystery, with tears in my eyes I asked myself, How did I get here? Yes, […]

Every woman, from the moment she finds out that she is going to be a mother, begins to dream of the day when she will be able to see her baby’s face, hug him, guide him and watch him grow into an adult who can take care of himself.  As mothers, we never think of […]