Daily Reflections
During the holy season of Advent, the lectionary gives us many prophecies of the Messianic Era. Vibrant imagery is used of overflowing abundance, peace, healing, and an end to the sorrows of the past. Such is the prophecy spoken by the prophet Isaiah in the first reading, O people of…
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According to the book of Ecclesiastes: “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance” (Eccl. 3:1,4). This is the nature of our human life on…
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I am originally from Panama, and there is nothing more important for the economy of my country than the famous Panama Canal. To build the Canal, it was necessary to cut through the whole country, in order to create a waterway that would connect the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific…
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Today the first reading sets us up nicely for the Gospel as we ascend the mountain where “the Lord of hosts will provide for all peoples.” This line alone could be the source of my complete meditation as clearly there is abundant reference in the readings and gospel today to…
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“Lord, I am not worthy to have You under my roof, but only say the word and my servant shall be healed” (Matthew 8:8). These profound words, spoken by the centurion, are echoed in every Mass just before we receive the Lord Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist. At every…
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As we celebrate the Jubilee of Hope, I invite you to consider finding concrete ways to live as people of hope in our daily lives. Today, we start a new year in the Church, a new year of grace. This means every moment of this year—every second, minute, day, and month—is…
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Today we celebrate the Feast Day of Saint Andrew. A remarkable disciple, the first disciple, who put in loads of miles spreading Jesus’ word. He was originally a follower of John the Baptist, but made an excellent choice to follow Jesus, instead. As The Chosen depicted, it was a difficult…
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Christ the Judge and Mary, Sistine Chapel, (Michelangelo Buonarotti)[1] And now, bless the God of all, who has done wondrous things on earth;Who fosters people’s growth from their mother’s womb, and fashions them according to his will!May he grant you joy of heart and may peace abide among you;May his…
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While most people know that the USA celebrates Thanksgiving today, few people know the origins of this holiday. The first Thanksgiving was actually a Catholic Mass! The first Spanish settlers landed in St. Augustine, Florida on September 8th, 1565, to build a settlement. When they arrived, the first thing they…
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