Have you ever realized the significance of the shadow you cast as you educate, guide, and set an example for your kids? In the past, I have written to you about marriage: its beauty, the importance of building a strong foundation, the challenges, and the need to sustain and grow […]

If we take a look at the four Gospels, we will find many instances where God invites us to not be afraid: “Do not be afraid, Zechariah;” “Do not be afraid, Mary;” “Do not be afraid, shepherds;” “Do not be afraid, Peter;”; “Do not be afraid, little flock;” “Do not […]

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my Savior for He has looked with favor on His lowly servant. (Luke 1:46-48) Today’s first reading from the Book of Revelation, far from being a mysterious puzzle of apocalyptic symbols difficult to decipher, is a thrilling […]

Many years ago, I had the opportunity to participate in one of the most beautiful programs of formation and leadership. It was called “Living the Unexpected.” I remember that one of the central moments of this program was a walk to the top of a mountain. Abruptly, at about 2:00 […]

After this the LORD appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go. (Luke 10: 1)  When I think about the great privilege experienced by Jesus’ disciples, to have been chosen and sent by God himself […]

This past week, on July 23rd, we celebrated the feast day of St. Bridget of Sweden.  Though St. Bridget may not be as well-known as other saints, her wisdom has truly resonated with me.The first time I heard of St. Bridget was a few years ago when I was surfing the […]

Last week I was invited to participate in a meeting entitled, “The way to Holiness.”Several people intervened and many different documents were read. During the different interventions I heard many words being mentioned such as “faithfulness,” “purity,” “prayer,” and “perseverance.” Nevertheless, I felt somehow “cheated” because the most important word […]

“The greatest love story of all time is contained in a tiny white Host.” ~Venerable Fulton J. Sheen In the Archdiocese of Boston, we are in the midst of the Year of the Eucharist. This year was promulgated by Cardinal Séan O’Malley after a recent Pew Report revealed that only one […]

When the sabbath came he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astonished. They said, “Where did this man get all this? What kind of wisdom has been given him? What mighty deeds are wrought by his hands!” (Mark 6:2) These words from today’s Gospel […]

It’s an unfortunate reality that the time of the week when ethnic or racial groups are most separated from each other is Sunday morning.  One hundred years ago, in 1921, a Congregational Church in Washington, D.C. challenged these divisions. This effort brought to bear the First Race Amity celebration when […]