Blog posts from May, 2021
Bear Witness | Atestiguar
May 20, 2021
St. Bernardine of Siena
Acts 22:30, 23:6-11; John 17:20-26
Christianity, like some other religions (e.g., Islam) is by its nature a missionary endeavor. Its ...
When Guardians Fail | Cuando los Guardianes Fallan
May 19, 2021
Wednesday of the 7th Week in Ordinary Time
Acts 20:28-38; John 17:11b-19
Several years ago, I had a conversation with a victim/survivor of sexual abuse by a member of ...
Apologia | Apología
May 18, 2021
St. John I, Pope & Martyr
Acts 20:17-27; John 17:1-11a
Today’s readings include two apologies, one by St. Paul and another by Jesus. But they aren’t ...
Trouble | Problema
May 17, 2021
Saturday of the 7th Week of Easter
Acts 19:1-8; John 16:29-33
Talk about stating the obvious.
“In the world,” Jesus warns us, “you will have ...
Notes from a Journey - Capuchin Friar John Celichowski