Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Allow the light of Christ to touch your heart. Be open to God's call in your life. Support young people to hear God's call. This will give them the greatest hope of living a happy, fulfilling life.

Farewell message at Potluck Dinner

Farewell message at Potluck Dinner

The evangelists present Christ's baptism as a template for our own. The promise was made before the particulars were known. Facing the future in fidelity to a baptismal vow is the very figure and form of our salvation.

When contrasted to King Herod, the Magi teach us the importance of seeking God's truth and of seeking what we can give instead of what we can gain for ourselves.

The Feast of the Holy Family-when carols in stores fall silent and Christmas trees show up on curbs-is the moment to sneak away from the hype and allow the heart to hope.

Jesus is "God with us". Since his conception in the womb of Mary, Jesus has brought the presence of God in our midst by becoming one of us. He continues to be with us in many ways, especially through the Eucharist.

Sin should be defined as "what is forgiven," because before we encounter the truth and goodness, the beauty and unity of God, there is only falsehood, the lack of goodness, and the ugliness of disorder in our lives.

Confession of sins to a priest does more than allow the confessor to see in. It's also a way for the soul to see out, to acknowledge a God larger than its own creation.

The Solemnity of Christ the King reminds us that our world needs more than any politician or program of action can offer. If needs a savior, one who can redeem our history.