By Fr. Erik Esparza
There is only one other person that epitomizes the meaning of Advent, Christmas and the New Year besides Jesus himself. Her name is Mary, the mother of Jesus! Mary was truly there from the beginning.
Advent approaches, what are you waiting for?
By Fr. Erik Esparza
In the world we live in today a short phrase like “be vigilant” can leave many to feel fear rather than hopeful anticipation at what is to come.
Pilgrimage to holy sites reveals all that Christ accomplished
By Fr. Erik Esparza
This past May I was blessed to celebrate my 10th Anniversary of priesthood. As part of the celebration I was fortunate to lead a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, Rome and Assisi. Forty-three pilgrims embarked on a journey of a lifetime. For many of the pilgrims it was the first journey to the two most important places for Catholic Christians: the Holy Land and Rome.
Transformation of the Church begins from within
The following is Fr. Erik Esparza’s homily from August 19, the Sunday following the release of the Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report.
Recently, I was blessed to have a week of vacation to spend time with family and friends in celebration of my 38th birthday.
Follow the Path
By Fr. Erik Esparza
I will instruct you and show you the way you should walk, give you counsel and watch over you - Psalm 32:8