By Ray Almanza
When someone asks me, “how are you doing?” nine out of ten times I reply, somewhat unreflectively, “busy,” or, “very busy!” I’m sure this response is not unfamiliar to most people.
The Miracle of Love
By Maria Covarrubias
“The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone…”
We read this statement several times in the readings at the beginning of Easter. Peter, himself, filled with the Holy Spirit proclaims this to the elders and scribes as a response of their questioning of “by what power or by what name have you done this?”
Despite uncertain times, new year offers reasons for hope and joy
By Maria G. Covarrubias
We are at the beginning of a New Year. We have experienced a bitter presidential election and some are experiencing anxiety about the future under this new leadership, while others welcome it. But we are people of hope! Many signs of life and hope are around us.
Reclaiming our Baptismal Spirituality
By Ray Almanza
What is the meaning of Lent? It is very likely that the answer to this question, for most people, will have something to do with penance.
Look for signs of grace
By Maria Covarrubias
Have you ever been in a dark room? Were you able to move and walk around with the same confidence you do when there is light? What were your feelings?