Blog posts from July, 2021

Mary Magdalene | María Magdalena

2560px-paolo veronese, the conversion of mary magdalene St. Mary Magdalene 2 Corinthians 5:14-17; John 20:1-2, 11-18 Although we do not know if she received baptism, Mary Magdalene was certainly “a new creation.” ...

Looking Back | Mirando Hacia Atrás

Vladyslav-tobolenko-k6sr6pq4pcy-unsplash St. Lawrence of Brindisi Exodus 16:1-5, 9-15; Matthew 13:1-9 When the journey becomes difficult, it’s natural to look back and wonder whether it was worth it to ...

New Covenant | Nuevo Pacto

Sixteen-miles-out-uc6kikdw2 g-unsplash St. Apollinaris Exodus 14:21-15:1; Matthew 12:46-50 For those of us of a certain age, it’s hard to read today’s first reading without recalling the classic 1956 ...

Comfort and Confrontation | Confort y Confrontación

Jack-sharp-shcvvqbqbdk-unsplash Monday of the 16th Week in Ordinary Time Exodus 14:5-18; Matthew 12:38-42 There are times when we need to be comforted. There are times when we need to be ...