Daily Reflections
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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Persecution as Distraction: Our faith ought to be lived actively. Actively pursuing God’s will for us is not always easy. Persecution and trials are the cost of discipleship or a test of our faith. Persecution can come also as a distraction, aiming to dissuade us from fulfilling God’s will for…
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Just two days ago we celebrated the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. This signifies that we are in the last week of Ordinary Time, and Advent will begin next Sunday. The readings over the last few days, and for the next few days henceforth, have…
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