FATHER VIC HELPS STRAINED MIGRANT WORKERS
When the bad weather ruined watermelon fields in eastern North Carolina, migrant farmworkers lost their jobs and didn’t get a salary for over a month. With their families back in Mexico waiting for economic support and without any savings in the United States, these laborers struggled to get food. “The watermelons rotted and there was […]
Third Monday of Advent
From today’s Scripture: “Where was John’s baptism from? Was it of heavenly or of human origin?”—Mt 21:25a As a child I would sometimes ask my sister, “Who died and made you boss?” My childish question was not really to question her authority but rather was a response due to my lack of desire to listen […]
Third Sunday of Advent
From today’s Scripture: “The crowds asked John the Baptist, ‘What should we do?’”—Lk 3:10 “What should we do” is not a question about what is on my agenda for today but a question about my lifestyle. Three times John the Baptist is asked, “what should we do?” First by the crowds, then the tax collectors, […]
St. John of the Cross
From today’s Scripture: “But as it is written: ‘What eye has not seen, and ear has not heard, and what has not entered the human heart, what God has prepared for those who love him’, this God has revealed to us through the Spirit.”—1 Cor 2:9-10 “Whoever has ears ought to hear.” I know I miss […]
St. Lucy
From today’s Scripture: “Thus says the LORD, your redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: I, the LORD, your God, teach you what is for your good, and lead you on the way you should go.”—Is 48:17 It is nearing the end of the week and the beginning of a hectic season of holiday festivities. Yet […]
Our Lady of Guadalupe
From today’s Scripture: “Then the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.’”—Lk 1:30 It seems clear from the readings that Mary would have had some pause to take on such a weighty mantle as being the mother of God. Today is the feast of Our Lady […]
Second Wednesday of Advent
From today’s Scripture: “Jesus said to the crowds: ‘Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.’”—Mt 11:28 Rest. Doesn’t it sound heavenly? We have a God who knows us personally enough to understand that our souls are in desperate need of rest. I wonder if he knew […]
Second Tuesday of Advent
From today’s Scripture: “Jesus said to his disciples: ‘What is your opinion? If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them goes astray, will he not leave the ninety-nine in the hills and go in search of the stray?’”—Mt 18:12 Are you consistently drawn to big splashes and large visions? I imagine there […]
PEOPLE ARE NOTICING
On November 3, Brother David Henley received an Outstanding Recognition Award from the National Religious Vocation Conference (NRVC). The award is given to members who provide leadership, innovation, and example to vocation directors of all religious communities. He was nominated for his broad reach via social media and his practice of traveling widely to recruit […]
Immaculate Conception
From today’s Scripture: “And coming to her, he said, ‘Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you.’ But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be.”—Lk 1:28-29 “She was greatly troubled.” There is something about this sentiment of Mary that is so vulnerable and unsettling. Yet […]
