As the years go by, many older adults find themselves waking up earlier—sometimes even before the sun peeks over the horizon. Far from being a nuisance, this natural change in sleep patterns becomes a blessing: a silent, serene routine in which the world seems to pause for a few moments. […]

Jesus replied, “A man fell victim to robbers as he went down from Jerusalem to Jericho. They stripped and beat him and went off leaving him half-dead. A priest happened to be going down that road, but when he saw him, he passed by on the opposite side. Likewise, a […]

Our lives go by quickly as we ceaselessly seek something that brings us satisfaction in the short-, medium-, or long-term. We avoid pain and pursue what is gratifying and pleasurable. Yet often, we sabotage ourselves in our selfish eagerness to interpret the world only in our own way, through our […]

Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. There is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part, and it will not be taken from her. (Luke 10: 41-42) This passage was often part of our reflection during the annual working retreat at the Father […]

My life is hectic. I have too much on my plate. My son tells me I have the attention span of a goldfish, and he is right. There are simply not enough hours in the day to do everything that needs to get done. I listen to daily mass in […]

In a world shaken by turmoil—wars raging in Ukraine and the Middle East, political unrest in Colombia, and countless other struggles—we search tirelessly for human solutions. Diplomacy, humanitarian efforts, and activism dominate our efforts, yet the weight of these crises persists. As Catholics, we are called to a higher response: […]

This week is my birthday and, even though life goes on with its daily rhythm, meetings, to‑dos, family, and commitments, I felt the need to pause for a moment and look back on the road I’ve traveled. I found myself thanking God… for everything… the easy days and the ones […]

This past Trinity Sunday we were invited into the mystery of God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — one God in three persons – on Father’s Day! The Trinity is not a puzzle to be solved, but a relationship to be entered into. Over the past several weeks, the Church […]

This year, I had the incredible blessing of visiting the Vatican during Holy Week, something I had dreamed of for many years. Despite Pope Francis’ recent illness, I held onto a faint hope that we might catch a glimpse of him, even from afar. But more than anything, my heart […]

Today we celebrate Pentecost, the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples in the Upper Room.  Did you know that there were 120 followers gathered there that day, in addition to the Blessed Mother, the Apostles and the Holy Women? (Acts 1:15) I try to imagine what it was […]