Daily Reflections
The feast of the baptism of Jesus (Baptism of the Lord) is notable because it marks the beginning of Jesus’ ministry. Jesus begins his ministry by receiving baptism in the river Jordan from John the Baptist. Today’s feast connects the Christmas season with the ordinary time of the year. During…
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[…] behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, “Where is thenewborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come todo him homage.” The magi that arrived in Jerusalem after a long and arduous journey symbolize manseeking God without the aid of divine…
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Jesus told his followers, “Seek and you will find…for the one who seeks finds.” The story of the Magi gives us some important information on how to “seek” and “find” The Magi were the first people who searched for Jesus. They wished to encounter Him as they saw His star…
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Love Is Everywhere. It is fair to say that one of the most used words is the word “love.” Love has been the theme of countless songs, love is the reason for which many people claim to have done the craziest things in their lives, and love is considered, by…
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God loves to surprise us when answering our prayers. This morning I realized a January reflection was needed—today! John and I have written several times about the call to Andrew and Peter which was today’s Gospel message. I said a prayer to the Holy Spirit to help me either discover…
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Today marks the day my dad turns 59 years old as of 5:55 a.m. CST. It is always a special day for me because it becomes a time to celebrate his presence and his love. Yet, today’s readings make me rejoice in another father who all of us may call…
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One of the easiest habits to pick up is talking about other people. Often, we find ourselves just doing it without premeditation. While discussing other people might be an escape, and an easy way to feel better about oneself, it yields no result. If we spend as much time reflecting…
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As we begin the new year 2024, I pray and wish you God’s blessing. We experience blessings in different forms. They range from the daily small things to the grandeur of God’s presence in our midst. However, have you ever thought about what the concept of blessing means? How can…
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On the last day of this year, our focus is fixed on the family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. The liturgy continues to invite us to savor the mystery of the Incarnation, the Word becoming flesh. But more than that, our feast invites us to a wonder and awe over…
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The waiting is over. Emmanuel is now with us. God, incarnate in Jesus, has begun His great rescue mission to humanity. Jesus has ransomed captive Israel and all the nations of the earth. The readings today echo the waiting of the Advent season but also recapitulate the exile and glory…
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