Heroes in many stories are usually the strongest, the smartest, or the most beautiful people who conquer evil by overpowering it in some way. Even if the heroes don’t start out that way, a crucial part of the story usually consists of the hero getting stronger and preparing for battle. They know that everything is up to them.

Today, let us take our dollar bills and read aloud, “In God we TRUST!” Then use the dollar bills in buying refreshments for our “stranger guests!” and say with love, “welcome home!” “Mi casa es su casa!”

We have all been in need of something at some time— whether we needed to ask for a favor from someone or had an urgent need that had to be met. When it comes to asking God for things, what do we ask of him? Do we seek comfort, health, wealth, job security, or some other goal? Or, do we seek virtues like patience, humility, compassion, meekness, and so on? Let us turn to God and ask him to grant us the spiritual gifts we need, as we cooperate with his grace and learn to turn to him in all our human struggles.

Healing is something we all seek at some point in our lives. Whether we have battled a life-threatening disease or suffered through a common cold, we have all sought physical healing.

Faith is the bridge of all miracles!

“What you are is God’s gift to you; what you can become is your gift to God”. So, be witnesses of Jesus and say to the world: “Repent and believe in the Good News!” Now, start witnessing, “walk the talk!”

The more we come to know God through study and prayer, the more we realize how truly his thoughts are not our thoughts, and our ways are not his ways (Isaiah 55). What we assume God would do is so often challenged by how the events of our life actually unfold. Today’s readings draw us into this mystery of God’s complete other-ness.

FATHERS’ DAY! We pray for all FATHERS to have loving hearts to responsibly become pillars of families rooted in God. FATHERS, you are called by name to fashion your homes as God’s kingdom. Make it happen. Christ is counting on you...

The most powerful feeling at Easter Vigil was right after being baptized. I felt both, extremely excited and very calm at the same time. It felt good having a clean slate and beginning a new part of my journey and relationship with God.

Knowing what is about to come, Jesus shares a meal with his disciples. Sharing a meal with family or friends is an intimate and joyous occasion. Gathering around the table and sharing food together are often some of people’s favorite memories they reflect on. Jesus wants to have this closeness with us, and thus invites us to share in a meal with him every Sunday. What an amazing gift he leaves us with. An invitation to break bread with him.

The feeling I had on Easter Vigil was like I had been waiting for something for so long and I finally made it to that point or destination. Being fully submerged for those few seconds, everything was grace and serene. Coming out of the water was how I would imagine being born. You are cold and there are people around you and noise that wasn’t there 2 seconds ago. From there, it was PEACE & TRANQUILITY.

Have you ever felt a tug to do something out of the ordinary? Maybe say something to someone you’ve never met before or call up an old friend to check in? This tug can make us feel uncomfortable; we aren’t sure why we have this feeling we need to act, but we feel almost disobedient if we don’t follow through. Oftentimes, these promptings are from the Holy Spirit, who puts things on our hearts in order for us to be Christ to others. Through Baptism and Confirmation, the Holy Spirit dwells in us. The next time you feel prompted to reach out, be bold in love and ask the Holy Spirit for the gift of courage.

TRINITY SUNDAY! The most simplest and visual way to express our faith and experience the Trinity’s reality and mystery, and reveal that God is constantly present in us, is the sign of the cross.

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The RCIA Process has been an amazing journey. I felt welcomed from the very first day I inquired about the process even though classes had started weeks ago. The process sounded like a long time but looking back, this year has gone by in a flash. I look forward to attending RCIA each week and learning new things. I have learned so much this past year. Knowing that it will be a lifelong journey to learn and to know about God gives me peace.

Fire. It’s intense, beautiful, dangerous, overwhelming, warm, and all consuming. Fire can be used to warm us on a cold night, or as a way to gather friends on a summer evening. It can also yield immense destruction. Fire is powerful. This is the image that we hear about today as we learn more about the Holy Spirit. The Apostles have tongues of fire descend upon them. At our Confirmation, our hearts are set ablaze with the Holy Spirit. Think of a blazing fire, it consumes everything nearby, without hesitation or prejudice. Are we really ablaze with the love of Christ? Do we radically and unabashedly share him with those around us, setting their hearts ablaze, too?

So, today, PENTECOST SUNDAY, as the Holy Spirit makes you busybodies in your involvement in spreading the “Good News” of the Risen Christ to every creature, believe also, that the Holy Spirit consecrates you as living saints despite of your sins. And then, act as holy people and live as saints.

My journey through RCIA and receiving the sacraments has changed my life little by little. The RCIA process has a steady rate and allowed me to take it in each week. In this way, I could more fully understand and implement some of the concepts taught.

This Sunday we are presented with a Gospel reading that should deeply challenge us. These are readings that remind us of who we really are—disciples of Jesus Christ. We are not only his friends, called to stay near to him, but we are also his missionaries, called to go out and to spread his Good News.

Today, we celebrate MOTHER’S DAY! We cannot ignore this day without expressing our undying love to our mothers. Beloved MOTHERS in our midst, please put your right hand over your heart as I impart to you my blessings of admiration and love: