Misfortune will not reach you nor will the plague come near your tent, for the angels have been ordered to escort you in all your ways. They will hold you in their hands so that you do not trip your foot on a stone. (Psalm 91:10-120) We have just started […]

And Blessed is the Fruit of your Womb, Jesus In the poverty of a stable, without any pomp or grandeur, God broke into the darkness of the world hidden in the vulnerability of a little baby.  The entire cosmos was filled with the splendor of divine light, and the destiny […]

I first heard the call to the priesthood shortly after graduating college. At that time, I taught sixth grade English and Social Studies at Clarke Middle School in Lexington, Massachusetts. In addition to teaching, I coached soccer, basketball, and baseball.  On a beautiful June day in 2016, I was on […]

I often contemplate what most people consider an obscure year. Just like me, many have been left with scars compelled by the surreal experiences lived during the pandemic in 2020. I am impressed by the trust and capability God offers us to ignite small flames in the hearts of others, […]

Amidst the hustle and bustle of Thanksgiving and all the preparations for Christmas, let us not forget to pause and remember to celebrate the season that is often skipped over or forgotten. The Season of Advent is a time of preparation so may I suggest we hit the pause button […]

A little over five months ago, our first and only daughter was born:  María Gabriela. Just thinking of the day that she came into our lives gives us a feeling of deep joy. We remember that day very well, as if it were yesterday. We were in the hospital waiting […]

Sometimes, in the spiritual life, one can run the risk of stagnation or getting comfortable thinking that there is no more to learn, grow or discover, thus falling into a kind of monotony or spiritual boredom.  Luckily, God is a God of surprises, and if one is open to grace, […]

When I was a young adult, about 24 years old, I went through a period where my faith was being deepened and I began to attend Mass more than just on Sundays. When possible, I went to daily morning Mass. In my suburban parish, there were not too many young […]

The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves. (Psalm 34:19) My life over the past five months feels like it has been a perpetual, emotional hurricane. There have been medical concerns with my daughter, medication adjustments, school emergency meetings, job insecurity worries, […]